Hope was recently described as Atlanta?s "Best Organic Experience" by the Creative Loafing Newspaper: " Kudos to Athens outfit HOPE FOR AGOLDENSUMMER? Fronted by the sisters Campbell, this troupe plays everything from tra... more »ditional guitars to less frequent tools like cheese graters and Coke bottles. On their debut, I Bought A Heart Made Of Art In The Deep, Deep South, Hope For Agoldensummer balances the beautiful harmonies of the Campbells with a multi-layered symphony of eclectic instrumentation. It?s transcendent, it?s DIY, it?s divine and it?s totally enviro-friendly." Their first album, "Heart Of Art", was recorded on tape over a span of 1.5 years in Commerce and Cabbagetown, GA. The band has taken every effort to ensure that their merchandise meets the highest ethical standards. The album is packaged entirely in 100% PCW recycled paper and printed with soy-based ink by a worker-owned press in Oregon, USA. "Heart Of Art" was named the #1 local album of 2004 by Flagpole Magazine (Athens, GA) putting them in the company of heavyweights like Drive-By Truckers, Now It?s Overhead, Vic Chestnutt and Of Montreal.« less
Hope was recently described as Atlanta?s "Best Organic Experience" by the Creative Loafing Newspaper: " Kudos to Athens outfit HOPE FOR AGOLDENSUMMER? Fronted by the sisters Campbell, this troupe plays everything from traditional guitars to less frequent tools like cheese graters and Coke bottles. On their debut, I Bought A Heart Made Of Art In The Deep, Deep South, Hope For Agoldensummer balances the beautiful harmonies of the Campbells with a multi-layered symphony of eclectic instrumentation. It?s transcendent, it?s DIY, it?s divine and it?s totally enviro-friendly." Their first album, "Heart Of Art", was recorded on tape over a span of 1.5 years in Commerce and Cabbagetown, GA. The band has taken every effort to ensure that their merchandise meets the highest ethical standards. The album is packaged entirely in 100% PCW recycled paper and printed with soy-based ink by a worker-owned press in Oregon, USA. "Heart Of Art" was named the #1 local album of 2004 by Flagpole Magazine (Athens, GA) putting them in the company of heavyweights like Drive-By Truckers, Now It?s Overhead, Vic Chestnutt and Of Montreal.
CD Reviews
Hope rewarded
E. Wood | 12/16/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is truly an experience. The songs individually are beautiful and moving, and taken as a whole it sets a heartbreaking but uplifting mood. It is good enough to listen to alone with headphones and nothing else, or to put on in the background. The lyrics are unique and paint a rich landscape of the south, but avoid being pretentious or overly wrought. I would list standout tracks, but over many listenings, each one has separated itself in its own way.
There is such beauty to this CD, you can't help but be transported by listening to it. I can't even describe it well enough. You will NOT regret buying this CD. If you have the chance to see them live, go!"
Love this golden summer
Ashley Simmons | 10/18/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This music is straight from the clear, cold water of HFag's deep-running souls. It's been the soundtrack of my life for two years now. Utterly gorgeous."
Music to move your soul
Erin Foley | Augusta, Ga | 09/11/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"music to move your soul. Hope for agoldensummer came out of no were and moved my soul, this music is so strong so powerfull it sometimes makes me cry. ITs rare to see a band live who is just as good live as they are on there cd and this is one of those bands If you want an album that will move and awaken your soul then this is the cd for you!"
THE BEST BAND IN ATHENS?
Pedro Perichart Perera | Mexico City | 08/26/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Yes, "Hope for a Goldensummer" (H-FAG) is definitely the best band in Athens, GA, and that it quite an accomplishment if one takes into account the excellent bands coming from that town (REM, Love Tractor, Pylon). I lived in Athens for one year, and I was lucky to see them 4 times live... Believe me: the music of this band is magical. It's honest, deep, intelligent and made with the heart. They have done what few achieve: play their songs in a way that people like it, and express their feeling in a way that people understand. They communicate what they want to say in a perfect manner. This band deserves to be BIG, to be on the Billboard, and become a well-known band. If you decide to buy the album, listen to the last song "Laying down the gun"... polyphonic perfection!!
If this wonderful quintet decides to honor your town by playing there, be sure to not miss it."
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1