The Innocence Mission

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Lancaster PA, United States

The Innocence Mission are a folk band featuring the beautiful, mesmerizing vocals of Karen Peris, and the guitar backing of her husband, Don Peris.

Their signature style is dreamy slow songs, with beautiful melodies.

The original band, including Mike Bitts (bass), and Steve Brown (drums), was formed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the early 80s when the members met during a Catholic school production of Godspell. Although all members of the band have contributed musically, Karen Peris does most of the group’s writing.

Their eponymous debut album, released in 1989 (A&M Records), was produced by Larry Klein, then-husband of Joni Mitchell, and recorded in the couple’s basement recording studio. The album peaked on the Billboard charts at #167 in 1990, and the album’s second track, “Black Sheep Wall”, released as a single in 1989, peaked at #22 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks. The album’s fifth track, “Clear to You”, was used on the soundtrack of the pilot episode of Beverly Hills 90210. Klein also produced their 1991 follow up, Umbrella.

Their third and final A&M album, Glow, released in 1995 (A&M Records), Was produced by Dennis Herring, who had previously produced two records for Camper Van Beethoven. This album is a departure from Klein’s heavier production style. Whereas the first two releases may have brought to mind The Sundays and The Cocteau Twins with their moody keyboards, Herring’s lighter touch gave more emphasis to the group’s guitar work and to Karen’s vocals and lyrics.
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  • schelyekhov

    Where do i should begin?

    Monday morning
  • sincero1964

    I love that they haven't shied from including the spiritual element that obviously plays such a dominant role in their lives. [4]

    last week
  • scapino

    The voice of an angel.

    30 days ago
  • alongwaltz

    It's too bad they're religious because they're actually really good.

    last month
  • astrosapien

    The voice of Karen Peris reminds me a lot of Harriet Wheeler of The Sundays. Good connection.

    last month
  • DJ_Pathfinder

    vote for second pic. more colours.

    December 2011
  • top20fanatico

    I love that they haven't shied from including the spiritual element that obviously plays such a dominant role in their lives. It's a beautiful witness. [3] ☺ <seven christmas songs ♥ [2]

    December 2011
  • jonathHEADPhone

    ☺ <seven christmas songs ♥

    December 2011
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