Product Description

Six years, two albums, the highs of critical accolades and the lows of doubt and exhaustion have all led Dublin, Ireland native Gemma Hayes to her third album, ''Hollow of Morning.'' And with another roll of the dice, Hayes shows herself to have grown into an incredible songwriter and also a woman who has surveyed her career to date and decided to go her own way, independent in every sense.Co-produced by long-time cohort and collaborator David Odlum, who worked with Gemma on her Mercury-nominated debut, ''Night on My Side,'' ''Hollow of Morning'' is a ten-track filigree of melody and subtle harmonic rhythms. It's a sparkling album awash with melody and poignant turns of phrase. An independent flare shot into the night sky that is both searching and illuminating. Guests include: Kevin Shields (My Bloody Valentine) and Paul Noonan (Bell XI).

Track Listing

1. This Is What You Do
2. Out of Our Hands
3. January 14th
4. Home
5. In Over My Head
6. Chasing Dragons
7. Don't Forget
8. Sad Ol Song
9. At Constant Speed
10. Under a Canopy [Instrumental]

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #26369 in Music
• Brand: Hayes
• Released on: 2008-09-30
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .16 pounds

Customer Reviews

Gemma Hayes Steps Out of Obscurity.
Promoting her new album, The Hollow of Morning, Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes opened for Joe Jackson at his show here in Boulder last week. (When she took the stage she introduced herself by saying, "Hi. I'm Joe Jackson." Unfortunately, as the opening act, Gemma's gifted singing was wasted on many in the audience.) For those unfamiliar with her music, in 2005 Hayes received the Best Irish Female Artist award at the 2006 Meteor Ireland Music Awards, and her song "Two Step" (from The Roads Don't Love You) was featured in Season 2 of Grey's Anatomy. The Hollow of Morning is her third album. It features the hit singles, "Out of Our Hands" and "Home," and backing vocals from Irish singer-songwriter, Joe Chester. There is much to like about Hayes' heartfelt singing, soaring melodies, and unique voice on The Hollow of Morning. The album's ten tracks include:

1. This Is What You Do 5:00
2. Out of Our Hands 3:41
3. January 14th 1:32
4. Home 3:11
5. In Over My Head 3:41
6. Chasing Dragons 3:56
7. Don't Forget 3:47
8. Sad Ol Song 3:17
9. At Constant Speed 6:10
10. Under a Canopy 2:10

Check out Gemma's website: http://www.gemmahayes.com/.

G. Merritt

Another great record from Gemma!
Here's another great record from Gemma Hayes. I've enjoyed all of her previous outings. It's criminal that neither this new one nor the stunning The Roads Don't Love You are available through a domestic label. The masses should be feeding on these spare, tender songs. Excellent organic pop with feeling. Highly recommended to fans of Stina Nordenstam, Nina Persson, and Sam Phillips.

Gemma is awesome!
If you know gemma and like her music, buy this CD!! You will not be disappointed.