Rabbit Songs. What does that really mean? It's the title of the debut album from Hem. This may spark a question mark to most of you. Who's Hem? Well, they are a folk band that writes soundtracks to dreams. It literally sounds like that. Take the third song for example.
"Half Acre", Rabbits Songs' third track, is very breezy. This song sounds like it could be in Alice in Wonderland. This idea ignited when I thought about the album title and looked at the cover illustration. The key reason I think this is because this song is about memories and reflecting what have you been through. In Alice in Wonderland, she sees everyone from the tea party in her dream in a new light and reminds her of what her relationships with each guest have been like. It's a stretch, I know, but the whole reminicing thing is apparent. Listen to it live:
"Stupid Mouth Shut" oozes confessions of not saying what you feel. The best lines of this song go, "The shadows capture me in webs, Just tangled up in what I've seen, And every word I have not said". Everyone can relate to these words. Who hasn't said something they wish they would have because maybe things would be different. A simpler, less superb synonym song for this track would be "Say" by John Mayer (who is a favorite of mine). I've had this song on repeat for about 15 minutes. It's that good. It's a fabulous song to sing to. Girls, try it on for size; it'll make you sound pretty.
Rabbit Songs is the only album I own by these remarkable musicians., but it definitely isn't my last. This incredible band is expected to release their fifth studio album by the end of the year.
"Half Acre", Rabbits Songs' third track, is very breezy. This song sounds like it could be in Alice in Wonderland. This idea ignited when I thought about the album title and looked at the cover illustration. The key reason I think this is because this song is about memories and reflecting what have you been through. In Alice in Wonderland, she sees everyone from the tea party in her dream in a new light and reminds her of what her relationships with each guest have been like. It's a stretch, I know, but the whole reminicing thing is apparent. Listen to it live:
"Stupid Mouth Shut" oozes confessions of not saying what you feel. The best lines of this song go, "The shadows capture me in webs, Just tangled up in what I've seen, And every word I have not said". Everyone can relate to these words. Who hasn't said something they wish they would have because maybe things would be different. A simpler, less superb synonym song for this track would be "Say" by John Mayer (who is a favorite of mine). I've had this song on repeat for about 15 minutes. It's that good. It's a fabulous song to sing to. Girls, try it on for size; it'll make you sound pretty.
Rabbit Songs is the only album I own by these remarkable musicians., but it definitely isn't my last. This incredible band is expected to release their fifth studio album by the end of the year.
Title: "Hem" in German
In my head: "Will You Won't You Join The Dance" from Alice In Wonderland
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Have you ever dreamt a song, something that's totally new?
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