Ben Hughes

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Ben Hughes"...channels musicians like Elliott Smith, Bright Eyes, and Sufjan Stevens, as on Hughes’ previous releases. But this record immediately calls to mind Pedro the Lion’s Control, with its deep-voiced chords and melodies, lyrical themes of corporate hell, and Hughes’ slurring voice. It could stand as a complimentary album to Control just as well as it stands on its own."-Nick Tate, WXPNIf We Could Only Let Go, released 04 December 20151. The Weight, The Wait, The Way2. If We Could Only Let Go3. Stutter4. Troubled Mind5. Fairly Quiet6. Home (Where She Wanted to Be)7. If I Keep These Feet Moving Throughout the Week8. Jump Start9. I Used to Take Time for Granted (Dishes/Laundry/Etc...)10. My Feet11. Everyone Needs a Friend12. I Am NotListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/65QuNJHg3RWNwBouRXuOFt_______________________I wanted to finish the 12 Albums project in the strongest way I could, while remaining true to the DIY lo-fi spirit present throughout the whole project. Here's the recipe I used for "If We Could Only Let Go"-Narrow song list down to 12-Use one mic for everything (Audio Technica AT3035)-Use a very specific instrumental palette: Voice, MiniKorg Synth, Taylor Acoustic, 1965 Silvertone (Danelectro) Bass, Drums & Percussion.-Go off the deep end with vocal harmonies and the MiniKorg.Limitations are a wonderful thing, especially when you give yourself two weeks to make a 12 song record in the time you find between work & sleep._______________________I was going to go into detail about what all of these songs we're written about, but I'll leave that up to your interpretation. One thing I'll say is that this has been the best, worst, coolest, craziest, most stressful, most rewarding, most painful, most fun, roller coaster ride of a year that I can remember. While I'm glad I got to ride, I would not recommend it. Thank you all so much for the love and support throughout this crazy, crazy year. I hope these songs meet you where you are._______________________Press on this album from WXPN's The Key:http://thekey.xpn.org/2015/12/08/ben-hughes-final-album/#more-181630_______________________For mixing & mastering all 12 albums: Ryan (couldn't have done this without you, my friend).For guidance, support, encouragement, patience, love & tolerance throughout this year: Jess, Ryan, Steph, my family.For constant enthusiasm/support & help with getting the word out on 12 Albums: John & the rest of the good people at The Key & XPN, Tabby, Dan Drago, Haley & The Philly Folksong Society, Milkboy, Vince, Tad, James Suit, Christian, Jesse, Nick Cislak, Adam, Davis, Carolyn & Sofar Sounds, Nick Hughes, Chris. Thanks

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