Name: Take Us To The Start by Matt Hires
Brand: Matt Hires
SKU: 075679983848
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 2.5 (77 reviews)

ALBUM

All four songs from Matt Hires' first EP, Live from the Hotel Café, make additional appearances on his full-length debut, which expands the songwriter's acoustic sound into something slick and polished. As before, the quaver in Hires' voice is nearly omnipresent, although the sheer energy of "Listen to Me Now" effectively masks that vocal tic. Although ballads make frequent appearances, Take Us to the Start sounds best at its most brisk, when Hires trades the coffeehouse aspirations of his slower songs for something more akin to driving, mainstream pop/rock. ~ Andrew Leahey

1. Honey, Let Me Sing You a Song

by Matt Hires

Background Vocals: Matt Hires; Performer
Banjo: Bruce Watson; Performer
Bass: Chris Chaney; Performer
Drums: Aaron Sterling; Performer
Electric Guitar: Stuart Mathis
Bruce Watson; Performer
Arranger: Eric Ivan Rose; Composer
Digital Editing: Chris Reynolds; Production
Mastering: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Percussion: Chris Reynolds; Performer
Producer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Acoustic Guitar: Bruce Watson
Matt Hires; Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Piano: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Programmer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Composer: Matt Hires
Eric Ivan Rose
Gregg Wattenberg; Composer
Additional Engineer: Chris Reynolds; Other
Primary Artist: Matt Hires; Main Performer
Organ: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Synthesizer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Recording: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Programming & Keyboards: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other
Recording & Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other

2. State Lines

by Matt Hires

Background Vocals: Matt Hires; Performer
Banjo: Bruce Watson; Performer
Bass: Chris Chaney; Performer
Drums: Aaron Sterling; Performer
Arranger: Eric Ivan Rose; Composer
Digital Editing: Chris Reynolds; Production
Electric Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Mastering: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Percussion: Chris Reynolds; Performer
Producer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Acoustic Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Organ: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Piano: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Synthesizer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Recording: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Additional Engineer: Chris Reynolds; Other
Composer: Eric Ivan Rose
Matt Hires; Composer
Additional Guitar: Stuart Mathis; Other
Primary Artist: Matt Hires; Main Performer
Programming & Keyboards: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other
Recording & Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other

3. A Perfect Day

by Matt Hires

Background Vocals: Matt Hires; Performer
Banjo: Bruce Watson; Performer
Bass: Chris Chaney; Performer
Drums: Aaron Sterling; Performer
Electric Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Arranger: Eric Ivan Rosse; Composer
Digital Editing: Chris Reynolds; Production
Mastering: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Percussion: Chris Reynolds; Performer
Producer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Acoustic Guitar: Bruce Watson
Matt Hires; Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Piano: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Composer: Eric Ivan Rosse
Matt Hires
Gus Black; Composer
Additional Engineer: Chris Reynolds; Other
Primary Artist: Matt Hires; Main Performer
Organ: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Synthesizer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Recording: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Programming & Keyboards: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other
Recording & Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other

4. Listen to Me Now

by Matt Hires

Background Vocals: Matt Hires; Performer
Banjo: Bruce Watson; Performer
Bass: Chris Chaney; Performer
Drums: Matt Chamberlin; Performer
Arranger: Eric Ivan Rosse; Composer
Digital Editing: Chris Reynolds; Production
Electric Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Mastering: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Percussion: Chris Reynolds; Performer
Producer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Acoustic Guitar: Bruce Watson
Matt Hires; Performer
Organ: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Piano: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Synthesizer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Recording: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Additional Engineer: Chris Reynolds; Other
Composer: Eric Ivan Rosse
Matt Hires; Composer
Additional Guitar: Stuart Mathis; Other
Primary Artist: Matt Hires; Main Performer
Programming & Keyboards: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other
Recording & Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other

5. You in the End

by Matt Hires

Background Vocals: Sara Bareilles; Performer
Banjo: Bruce Watson; Performer
Bass: Chris Chaney; Performer
Drums: Matt Chamberlain; Performer
Arranger: Eric Ivan Rosse; Composer
Digital Editing: Chris Reynolds; Production
Electric Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Mastering: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Percussion: Chris Reynolds; Performer
Producer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Acoustic Guitar: Bruce Watson
Matt Hires; Performer
Additional Engineer: Chris Reynolds; Other
Organ: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Piano: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Synthesizer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Vocals: Matt Hires; Performer
Recording: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Composer: Matt Hires
Sara Bareilles
Eric Ivan Rosse; Composer
Additional Guitar: Stuart Mathis; Other
Primary Artist: Matt Hires; Main Performer
Programming & Keyboards: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other
Recording & Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other

6. Turn the Page

by Matt Hires

Background Vocals: Matt Hires; Performer
Banjo: Bruce Watson; Performer
Bass: Chris Chaney; Performer
Drums: Aaron Sterling; Performer
Digital Editing: Chris Reynolds; Production
Electric Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Mastering: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Percussion: Chris Reynolds; Performer
Producer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Acoustic Guitar: Bruce Watson
Matt Hires; Performer
Organ: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Piano: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Synthesizer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Recording: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Additional Engineer: Chris Reynolds; Other
Composer: Matt Hires; Composer
Additional Guitar: Stuart Mathis; Other
Primary Artist: Matt Hires; Main Performer
Programming & Keyboards: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other
Recording & Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other

7. O Sunrise

by Matt Hires

Background Vocals: Jason Averill
Eric Ivan Rosse
Tony Defranco Iii
Matt Hires
Eric Taylor; Performer
Banjo: Bruce Watson; Performer
Bass: Chris Chaney; Performer
Drums: Aaron Sterling; Performer
Digital Editing: Chris Reynolds; Production
Electric Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Mastering: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Percussion: Chris Reynolds; Performer
Producer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Acoustic Guitar: Matt Hires
Bruce Watson; Performer
Organ: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Piano: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Synthesizer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Recording: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Additional Engineer: Chris Reynolds; Other
Composer: Matt Hires; Composer
Additional Guitar: Stuart Mathis; Other
Primary Artist: Matt Hires; Main Performer
Programming & Keyboards: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other
Recording & Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other

8. Pick Me Up

by Matt Hires

Background Vocals: Matt Hires; Performer
Banjo: Bruce Watson; Performer
Bass: Chris Chaney; Performer
Drums: Aaron Sterling; Performer
Electric Guitar: Stuart Mathis
Bruce Watson; Performer
Arranger: Eric Ivan Rosse; Composer
Digital Editing: Chris Reynolds; Production
Mastering: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Percussion: Chris Reynolds; Performer
Producer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Acoustic Guitar: Bruce Watson
Matt Hires; Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Piano: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Programmer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Composer: Matt Hires
Harry Shannon
Eric Ivan Rosse; Composer
Additional Engineer: Chris Reynolds; Other
Primary Artist: Matt Hires; Main Performer
Organ: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Synthesizer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Recording: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Programming & Keyboards: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other
Recording & Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other

9. You Are the One

by Matt Hires

Background Vocals: Matt Hires; Performer
Banjo: Bruce Watson; Performer
Bass: Chris Chaney; Performer
Drums: Aaron Sterling; Performer
Digital Editing: Chris Reynolds; Production
Electric Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Mastering: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Percussion: Chris Reynolds; Performer
Producer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Acoustic Guitar: Bruce Watson
Matt Hires; Performer
Organ: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Piano: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Synthesizer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Recording: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Additional Engineer: Chris Reynolds; Other
Composer: Matt Hires; Composer
Additional Guitar: Stuart Mathis; Other
Primary Artist: Matt Hires; Main Performer
Programming & Keyboards: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other
Recording & Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other

10. Out of the Dark

by Matt Hires

Background Vocals: Matt Hires; Performer
Banjo: Bruce Watson; Performer
Bass: Chris Chaney; Performer
Drums: Matt Chamberlain; Performer
Arranger: Eric Ivan Rosse; Composer
Digital Editing: Chris Reynolds; Production
Electric Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Mastering: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Percussion: Chris Reynolds; Performer
Producer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Acoustic Guitar: Bruce Watson
Matt Hires; Performer
Organ: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Piano: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Synthesizer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Whistle: Matt Hires; Performer
Recording: Eric Ivan Rosse; Production
Additional Engineer: Chris Reynolds; Other
Composer: Matt Hires
Gus Black
Eric Ivan Rosse; Composer
Additional Guitar: Stuart Mathis; Other
Primary Artist: Matt Hires; Main Performer
Programming & Keyboards: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other
Recording & Mixing: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other

11. Tangled Web

by Matt Hires

Background Vocals: Matt Hires; Performer
Banjo: Bruce Watson; Performer
Bass: Chris Chaney; Performer
Drums: Aaron Sterling; Performer
Arranger: Eric Ivan Rosse; Composer
Digital Editing: Chris Reynolds; Production
Electric Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Mastering: Stephen Marcussen; Production
Mixing: Eric Ivan Ross; Production
Percussion: Chris Reynolds; Performer
Producer: Eric Ivan Ross; Production
Acoustic Guitar: Matt Hires
Bruce Watson; Performer
Organ: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Pedal Steel Guitar: Bruce Watson; Performer
Piano: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Synthesizer: Eric Ivan Rosse; Performer
Recording: Eric Ivan Ross; Production
Additional Engineer: Chris Reynolds; Other
Composer: Matt Hires; Composer
Additional Guitar: Stuart Mathis; Other
Primary Artist: Matt Hires; Main Performer
Programming & Keyboards: Eric Ivan Rosse; Other
Recording & Mixing: Eric Ivan Ross; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 2 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Available in PDF format

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Adult Alternative, Contemporary Singer, Songwriter, Singer-Songwriter

Label

F-Stop Records - Atlantic

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 24, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

75679983848

Shopping cart

Notification

Take Us To The Start

1. Honey, Let Me Sing You a Song

2. State Lines

3. A Perfect Day

4. Listen to Me Now

5. You in the End

6. Turn the Page

7. O Sunrise

8. Pick Me Up

9. You Are the One

10. Out of the Dark

11. Tangled Web

Technical Specifications

Take Us To The Start

Product information

Release options

1. Honey, Let Me Sing You a Song

2. State Lines

3. A Perfect Day

4. Listen to Me Now

5. You in the End

6. Turn the Page

7. O Sunrise

8. Pick Me Up

9. You Are the One

10. Out of the Dark

11. Tangled Web

Technical Specifications