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Having virtually abandoned their musical ambitions following the failure of 2007's Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge to break through to the mainstream (despite exposure on U.S. teen dramas Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars), Alabama sisters Catherine and Allison, aka the Pierces, earned a last-minute reprieve when Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman not only offered them a support slot on his band's South American tour, but also later volunteered his services as producer for their unexpected fourth studio album, You & I. Like bandmate Chris Martin's extracurricular efforts with Jamelia, Natalie Imbruglia, and Beverley Knight, Berryman's talents lend themselves well to female-fronted pop as the layers of '70s-inspired acoustics, subtle orchestral arrangements, and soft rock rhythms provide the perfect foil for the duo's polished harmonies, which owe more than a nod to the free-spirited dream pop of the Mamas & the Papas ("Kissing You Goodbye"), the Rumours-era AOR of Fleetwood Mac ("It Will Not Be Forgotten"), and the impassioned alt-country of former touring partner Lissie ("You'll Be Mine"). But while the likes of the highly spiritual "Glorious," a rollicking fusion of hippie-ish jangly guitars and foot-stomping beats, the string-soaked vintage soul-pop of "Close My Eyes," and the gorgeously autumnal closer "I Put Your Records On" seem destined to fill the Radio 2 airwaves for months on end, the siblings' bid for stardom appears to have eradicated their previous sense of mischief, which set them apart from their contemporaries. Indeed, only the gothic folk of "Love You More" (which features Strokes guitarist and Catherine's ex Albert Hammond Jr.), the potential Tarantino soundtrack number "The Good Samaritan," and the hazy Americana of "Space & Time" show any indication that this is the same band whose previous videos have seen them satirize the fashionista scene and pose as murderous Blair Witch-esque villains. But after a decade of struggling to make an impression with their quirky brand of alt-folk, no one can blame the pair for aiming straight for the jugular, and with its authentic Woodstock vibes, You & I should see the girls deservedly leave the last chance saloon for good.
© Jon O'Brien /TiVo
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The Pierces, MainArtist - Allison Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Catherine Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Guy Berryman, Glockenspiel, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Rik Simpson, Keyboards, Percussion, Drum Programmer, AssociatedPerformer - Michael H. Brauer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - James Levy, Acoustic Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Marsh, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Matt Romano, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - The Darktones, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2010 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
The Pierces, MainArtist - Allison Pierce, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Catherine Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Guy Berryman, Glockenspiel, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Rik Simpson, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, AssociatedPerformer - Michael H. Brauer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Matt McGinn, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Matt Romano, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - The Darktones, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2010 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
The Pierces, MainArtist - Allison Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Catherine Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Guy Berryman, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Rik Simpson, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, Drum Programmer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Hopkins, Keyboards, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Michael H. Brauer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - BJ Cole, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Marsh, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - The Darktones, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2010 Polydor Ltd. (UK), Fontana International
The Pierces, MainArtist - Allison Pierce, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Catherine Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Guy Berryman, Glockenspiel, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Rik Simpson, Keyboards, Percussion, Drum Programmer, AssociatedPerformer - Jon Hopkins, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Michael H. Brauer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - BJ Cole, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Marsh, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - The Darktones, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2010 Polydor Ltd. (UK), Fontana International
The Pierces, MainArtist - Allison Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Catherine Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Guy Berryman, Bass Guitar, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Davide Rossi, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Rik Simpson, Mixer, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, Drum Programmer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - James Levy, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Russell Simins, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Marsh, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - The Darktones, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2010 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
The Pierces, MainArtist - Allison Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Catherine Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Rik Simpson, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, AssociatedPerformer - Michael H. Brauer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Alex Levy, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - The Darktones, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2010 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
The Pierces, MainArtist - Allison Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Catherine Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Guy Berryman, Glockenspiel, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Rik Simpson, Organ, Piano, Drum Programmer, Dulcimer, AssociatedPerformer - Michael H. Brauer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Matt McGinn, Acoustic Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Marsh, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - The Darktones, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Glenn Moule, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2010 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
The Pierces, MainArtist - Allison Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Catherine Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Guy Berryman, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Davide Rossi, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Rik Simpson, Mixer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Alex Levy, Guitar, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Roger Greenawalt, ComposerLyricist - Matt Romano, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - The Darktones, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2010 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
The Pierces, MainArtist - Allison Pierce, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Catherine Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Guy Berryman, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Rik Simpson, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, AssociatedPerformer - Michael H. Brauer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Matt McGinn, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - BJ Cole, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Marsh, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - The Darktones, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2010 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
The Pierces, MainArtist - Allison Pierce, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Catherine Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Guy Berryman, Bass Guitar, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - Davide Rossi, Strings, AssociatedPerformer - Rik Simpson, Mixer, Keyboards, Drum Programmer, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Michael H. Brauer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Matt McGinn, Electric Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Russell Simins, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Tom Marsh, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - The Darktones, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2010 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
The Pierces, MainArtist - Allison Pierce, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Catherine Pierce, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Bob Ludwig, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Guy Berryman, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Rik Simpson, Keyboards, AssociatedPerformer - Michael H. Brauer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - The Darktones, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2010 Polydor Ltd. (UK)
Album review
Having virtually abandoned their musical ambitions following the failure of 2007's Thirteen Tales of Love and Revenge to break through to the mainstream (despite exposure on U.S. teen dramas Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars), Alabama sisters Catherine and Allison, aka the Pierces, earned a last-minute reprieve when Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman not only offered them a support slot on his band's South American tour, but also later volunteered his services as producer for their unexpected fourth studio album, You & I. Like bandmate Chris Martin's extracurricular efforts with Jamelia, Natalie Imbruglia, and Beverley Knight, Berryman's talents lend themselves well to female-fronted pop as the layers of '70s-inspired acoustics, subtle orchestral arrangements, and soft rock rhythms provide the perfect foil for the duo's polished harmonies, which owe more than a nod to the free-spirited dream pop of the Mamas & the Papas ("Kissing You Goodbye"), the Rumours-era AOR of Fleetwood Mac ("It Will Not Be Forgotten"), and the impassioned alt-country of former touring partner Lissie ("You'll Be Mine"). But while the likes of the highly spiritual "Glorious," a rollicking fusion of hippie-ish jangly guitars and foot-stomping beats, the string-soaked vintage soul-pop of "Close My Eyes," and the gorgeously autumnal closer "I Put Your Records On" seem destined to fill the Radio 2 airwaves for months on end, the siblings' bid for stardom appears to have eradicated their previous sense of mischief, which set them apart from their contemporaries. Indeed, only the gothic folk of "Love You More" (which features Strokes guitarist and Catherine's ex Albert Hammond Jr.), the potential Tarantino soundtrack number "The Good Samaritan," and the hazy Americana of "Space & Time" show any indication that this is the same band whose previous videos have seen them satirize the fashionista scene and pose as murderous Blair Witch-esque villains. But after a decade of struggling to make an impression with their quirky brand of alt-folk, no one can blame the pair for aiming straight for the jugular, and with its authentic Woodstock vibes, You & I should see the girls deservedly leave the last chance saloon for good.
© Jon O'Brien /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:39:35
- Main artists: The Pierces
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Polydor Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2012 Polydor Ltd. (UK), under exclusive license in the United States to The Island Def Jam Music Group ℗ 2012 Polydor Ltd. (UK), under exclusive license in the United States to The Island Def Jam Music Group
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