Search - Hurrah :: Tell God I'm Here (Exp) (Dig)

A fantastic work

N. Price | Arizona | 04/24/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Finally on CD and available on import in the US, Hurrah's "Tell God I'm Here" was originally released by Arista Records. The band was particularly unusual in that the two guitarists and the bass player all were singer/songwriters in their own right: Paul Handyside and David Hughes shared the majority of the songs, while Dave Porthouse picked up one of his own. With two drummers playing on this album, with the notable addition of the very talented Steve Price in 1987, the result was a varied, yet cohesive blend of smart indie pop -- some of the finest to come out of Britain. The extra tracks are added gems, particularly "Three Wishes." If you like this, look around for the 1988 UK follow-up, "The Beautiful." The band split up in 1990."

Could have, should have, would have

Aaron Blight | Westminster, Maryland United States | 12/22/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Hurrah is a band that really could have hit the big time. Their album, Tell God I'm Here, is so good that they should have hit the big time. I wish they would have. Even today this music sounds fresh and invigorating; it's an excellent album with memorable hooks and great musicianship."