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Shannon Wright is a powerhouse singer-songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia.
She fronted the rocktrio Crowsdell in the 90’s, recording two albums. “Dreamette” and “In the curve of an arm”. Both featuring her intense writing, playing and singing.
From her earlier and more gentle work Flight Safety (1999), to the vocally aggressive Dyed in the Wool (2001), Shannon has done an amazing amount of growth as a singer, songwriter, pianist and guitar player, and her work on Over the Sun stands as a document of those fully realized capabilities. Recorded with Steve Albini in Chicago at the end of 2003, these songs sound enormous, and the immediacy of’ the recording puts the listener closer to her than ever before. Over the Sun pours out of the speakers like Shannon is playing right there in your living room, belting out these songs from 10 feet away. This time, Shannon truly captures the feeling of her electric live performances. She’s a frequent road warrior, playing shows everywhere from South Dakota to Brazil. Her live shows are emotionally charged, unbridled pieces of rock and roll, featuring Shannon’s trademark vocal howl and multi-instrumental palette. Most recently, Shannon was handpicked by Sleater-Kinney and Nick Cave to open some of their US tour dates.
Although they’ve been playing together for nearly two years now, Over The Sun is the first time Christina Files (Swirlies, Victory At Sea, Mary Timony) appears on a Shannon Wright recording. Christina lends her graceful drumming skills to the mix, creating an airy backdrop for Shannon to stretch out and play.
She fronted the rocktrio Crowsdell in the 90’s, recording two albums. “Dreamette” and “In the curve of an arm”. Both featuring her intense writing, playing and singing.
From her earlier and more gentle work Flight Safety (1999), to the vocally aggressive Dyed in the Wool (2001), Shannon has done an amazing amount of growth as a singer, songwriter, pianist and guitar player, and her work on Over the Sun stands as a document of those fully realized capabilities. Recorded with Steve Albini in Chicago at the end of 2003, these songs sound enormous, and the immediacy of’ the recording puts the listener closer to her than ever before. Over the Sun pours out of the speakers like Shannon is playing right there in your living room, belting out these songs from 10 feet away. This time, Shannon truly captures the feeling of her electric live performances. She’s a frequent road warrior, playing shows everywhere from South Dakota to Brazil. Her live shows are emotionally charged, unbridled pieces of rock and roll, featuring Shannon’s trademark vocal howl and multi-instrumental palette. Most recently, Shannon was handpicked by Sleater-Kinney and Nick Cave to open some of their US tour dates.
Although they’ve been playing together for nearly two years now, Over The Sun is the first time Christina Files (Swirlies, Victory At Sea, Mary Timony) appears on a Shannon Wright recording. Christina lends her graceful drumming skills to the mix, creating an airy backdrop for Shannon to stretch out and play.
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lucasnascimento wrote:
http://www.myspace.com/bertolaeosnoctivagos
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trashypanda wrote:
I've never heard of her but i listened to Hinterland and i really like it :] its got an Imogen Heap meets Chan Marshall kind of feel.
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pianistman1337 wrote:
how is honeybee girls? i assume it's great, but i just want to know what people think!
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RosesOfTomorrow wrote:
:) ♫
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NanetteManoir wrote:
I saw her live a little while ago and i got out of the venue completely depressed. I like her first album and the last one, but all the stuff in between gets me so down. Bad feeling.
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idiosigil wrote:
When oh when will she come back to Toronto? I got into Shannon only because Julie Doiron opened for her once and I wanted to see Julie and it was only a $10 show. Shannon blew me away... but she's not come back to Toronto since! And that must have been in 2003 or 2004.
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Otherness wrote:
Ooh, the record is quite wonderful. I really should have listened to it earlier.
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Otherness wrote:
Wow, I really suck -- I've only just realised "Honeybee Girls" is out. Can't wait to listen to it.
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_KevMusic_ wrote:
I really do want to try this lady out :) Will keep you informed!
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Richay13 wrote:
Amazing.
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violenzae wrote:
OH MA GAWD NEW ALBUM omgomgomg
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exprof wrote:
In Brussels http://concerts-review.over-blog.com/article-37015128.html
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Rabenbaer wrote:
the show in Berlin was amazing, I don`t even have words. just that I never felt so physically blown away (my heart raced the whole evening) by a music performance ever before. no, this is not music, this is bigger than music....
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deadcomedian wrote:
one and only germany show in berlin on oct. 4th and the first one in years as well! do not miss: http://www.lastfm.de/event/1135368+Shannon+Wright+at+Magnet+Club+on+4+October+2009
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casadivetro wrote:
love her
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Beppi-Size wrote:
vote! http://www.last.fm/music/Shannon+Wright/+images/35593247
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fooeleven wrote:
http://www.queenofnoise.com/interview/queen-of-noise-interview-shannon-wright.html
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vinciane wrote:
New videos, photos, review + interview (in French) on Le Cargo ! http://➡.ws/shannonwright
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nesscoffee wrote:
Seeing her in a month... I can't wait!!
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kiptinui wrote:
Evol - sorry, looks like the songs were taken down. It seemed official, but perhaps it wasn't?
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20 Aug 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/shannonwrightdefythislove
i'm really excited about the upcoming tour in October and looking forward to seeing you all. kyle and todd whom i have the deepest respect for won't be joining me this time around. …
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