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Dallas Green will be releasing his 3rd solo album as a singer-songwriter under the moniker City and Colour on Vagrant Records. The album titled Little Hell is scheduled for release on June 7th, 2011 and is the highly-anticipated follow-up to the 2008's Bring Me Your Love, which was certified platinum in Green's native Canada. Alternately sparse and inviting, intense and delicate, Little Hell shows music fans another side of Green's incredible songwriting skills, and features some of his finest songs to date. Little Hell was recorded earlier this winter at Catherine North Studios in Hamilton, ON with producer/engineer/mixer Alex Newport (At The Drive-In, Mars Volta, Death Cab For Cutie). Fans got a sneak preview of a brand new track from the upcoming album when an alternate version of the song titled 'Northern Wind' recently made its debut on a special Valentine's Day episode of the hit series One Tree Hill. Green performed on the episode as part of the show's story line. Little Hell - named after the album's title track, a song that explores the little heavens and little hells that comprise a relationship - is the first of Green's albums to be recorded and mixed to tape. This sonic move ultimately resulted in the album's warm immediacy, allowing the songs to take on a spaciousness previously unheard in City and Colour albums. The record allows Green to highlight all of the facets of his songwriting, from Blues-tinged rockers to pedal steel-soaked acoustic gems.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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It is generally difficult to determine the inspiration behind a band's choice of name. However, when the lead singer's given name is shared with that of a metropolitan city, and his surname is visually represented in the refracted rays of a prism, City and Colour may have seemed like an uninspired choice. Consequently, it may initially seem that there is little mystery to Canadian-born singer, Dallas Green. However, although Dallas was not at ease with the concept of seeing his true name on album covers, he did not shy away from drawing attention to the personal details of his intriguing life story. As the album title implies, Little Hell weaves a tale of a difficult upbringing, as well as the continued trials of adulthood. He relives the harrowing experiences of his formative years--a time frought with constant struggles to comprehend his sister's mental illness, as well as coexisting family discord.
Throughout the deeply layered tracks, Green gently croons about heavy topics in a soulful and gorgeous tone, sounding very much like counterparts Elliot Smith and Bon Iver. Like them, he has used lyricism and breathtaking melody as a means of distancing himself from the contrasting ugliness of the inner demons that compete for his attention. It's gloomy and pensive, while also flooded with powerful undercurrents of strength and endurance, which prevent the album from crossing over the line into the realm of self-pity. Green exposes flaws and imperfections, while carefully maintaining the equilibrium between reverence and honesty. The resulting product is somewhat shy of a complete purge, while still refusing to tip-toe around topics that are widely considered to be aversive.
Little Hell is a complex and intimate look at life's everyday tragedies--those often silent wars that, depite being undeniably damaging and crippling, fail to grab attention because they are all too easy for outsiders to discredit. The beauty of this album is its ability to accurately capture the heartache that stems from feeling alone in a struggle, while at the same time serving as a catalyst for recovery. Green has created a work that can be appreciated by listeners who have shared similar experiences, individuals who seek greater understanding and empathy for those whose histories are convoluted, and audiences who simply enjoy sincere and consequential music.
Throughout the deeply layered tracks, Green gently croons about heavy topics in a soulful and gorgeous tone, sounding very much like counterparts Elliot Smith and Bon Iver. Like them, he has used lyricism and breathtaking melody as a means of distancing himself from the contrasting ugliness of the inner demons that compete for his attention. It's gloomy and pensive, while also flooded with powerful undercurrents of strength and endurance, which prevent the album from crossing over the line into the realm of self-pity. Green exposes flaws and imperfections, while carefully maintaining the equilibrium between reverence and honesty. The resulting product is somewhat shy of a complete purge, while still refusing to tip-toe around topics that are widely considered to be aversive.
Little Hell is a complex and intimate look at life's everyday tragedies--those often silent wars that, depite being undeniably damaging and crippling, fail to grab attention because they are all too easy for outsiders to discredit. The beauty of this album is its ability to accurately capture the heartache that stems from feeling alone in a struggle, while at the same time serving as a catalyst for recovery. Green has created a work that can be appreciated by listeners who have shared similar experiences, individuals who seek greater understanding and empathy for those whose histories are convoluted, and audiences who simply enjoy sincere and consequential music.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Dallas Green pours out his heart on this album. His talent is shown through his heart-felt lyrics, outstanding vocals, and the overall composition of the songs. You will see a different side to his life. He sings about his wife's night terrors, his sister's mental health complications, his own assessment of his strengths and weaknesses in relation to his parents. My favourites include Fragile Bird, Little Hell, Hope for Now, O Sister, Grand Optimist, Silver and Gold... okay pretty much every song blows my mind.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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If Little Hell chronicles the joy, confusion, and hopelessness that follows us, the album's first track, "We Found Each Other in the Dark," is the hope and promises which begin new love. The song, romantic and waltzy, is a great opener. "The Grand Optimist" blends thoughtful lyrics with a staccato strum. "Little Hell" continues the folk confessional and leads into lead single "Fragile Bird," which is pure blues-rock. "Northern Wind," with it's sparse strings and light production is reminiscent of the sound for which Dallas Green is known and loved. With similar themes and narrative, "O' Sister" may be a sister song to "Fragile Bird." "Hope For Now" is a stunning closer. " Dallas Green sings, "How can I instill such hope, but be left with none of my own? What if could sing just one song and if might save somebody's life."
Little Hell is complex, heartfelt, and heavy. It is full of vivid imagery and interesting arrangements. While possibly too heavy for an everyday listen, this album is the perfect companion for those dark times.
Little Hell is complex, heartfelt, and heavy. It is full of vivid imagery and interesting arrangements. While possibly too heavy for an everyday listen, this album is the perfect companion for those dark times.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Love Dallas Green!
Love Dallas Green and his music. This CD is amazing from beginning to end! Great price and fast shipping! Would def recommend this CD to anyone who is a fan of acoustic guitar!
Published 1 month ago by TSablan
Horrible CD
All I know is I purchased this for one song and that is about the only one that was worth anything on it... I guess the title fits...
Published 3 months ago by Tom
My new favorite record
I happened to catch their set at last year's Austin City Limits festival on their webcast and I was blown away. Really, really good record.
Published 4 months ago by A. Scanby
A great discovery
I have recently discovered City and Colour after only hearing Dallas Green on the Neverending White Lights Cd. What an amazing release Little Hell is. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Tremere_guy
transitional success
Dallas steps it up and reaches out in his latest effort. The man has a a lot, lot going for him; his fantastic voice emanates pure emotion. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Steinbeck23
City and Colour - The devil does have the best tunes
Dallas Green continues on his new album "Little Hell" to emphasise the "Yin and Yang" between his solo work with its huge debt to fellow Canadian Neil Young quieter moments and... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Red on Black
lovely surprise
I've downloaded this album by chance - I had never heard of City and Colours before. I liked the cover and the bits I listened to.
Now I'm so glad I got it. Read more
Now I'm so glad I got it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by deeps
best album ever
a really really really awesome album
every song is a story that leads you deeper and deeper into dallas past present and future
all songs are knots & ties that he has had... Read more
every song is a story that leads you deeper and deeper into dallas past present and future
all songs are knots & ties that he has had... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Dark Lord Satan
Just amazing.
I admit, I am a bit biased; I loved the first two City & Colour albums, and love everything about Dallas Green's music.. Except for alexisonfire. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jordan
Great listen
Different than Dallas Green's older albums. But the wait was well worth it, it's always best to change it up a bit. He did it in a great way. Read more
Published 10 months ago by PeTowne
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