Hello

by Poe

Overview

Blending technology with organic rock, Hello, the 1995 debut by the well-traveled singer/songwriter Poe is a striking record that manages to groove and feed the head with well-written observations. Working with a myriad of co-writers, producers (including Dave Jerden of Alice in Chains fame), and musicians (including ex-Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum), Hello could have been an unfocused mess. However, that is not the case; the album has a definite cohesiveness. The title track leads things off with a hypnotic, ambient pop vibe as Poe attempts to communicate with someone who will not be reached. At the other end of the spectrum is the following cut, "Trigger Happy Jack." Over grinding guitars, Poe again expresses an inability to communicate with someone and the chorus is immediately memorable. Maybe a little schizophrenic musically, Hello is an enjoyable romp where practically each track is a surprise waiting to be found. ~ Tom Demalon

Product Details

Release Date:	10/17/1995
Label:	Modern / Atlantic
UPC:	0075679260529

Tracks

1. Hello
2. Trigger Happy Jack (Drive by a Go-Go)
3. Choking the Cherry
4. That Day
5. Angry Johnny
6. Dolphin
7. Another World
8. Fingertips
9. Beautiful Girl
10. Junkie
11. Fly Away

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Poe   Primary Artist,Vocals
Jon Brooks   Drums
Amp Fiddler   Keyboards
Richard Barrow   Flute
Alex Blanc   Guitar
Jeffrey Connor   Bass,Guitar,Guitar (Bass)
Tony Wilson   Guitar
Eric Garcia   Guitar,Keyboards
Matt Sorum   Drums
Rice   Keyboards
Cameron Stone   Cello
Dean Pleasants   Guitar
Joseph "Amp" Fiddler   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Dave Jerden   Engineer,Producer,Executive Producer,Mixing
Ronnie Estelle   Composer
Richard Barrow   Engineer
Bryan Carlstrom   Engineer
Alex Blanc   Editing,Composer,Engineer
Lionel Cole   Programming
Lanny Cordola   Producer
Eric Garcia   Mixing,Editing,Composer,Engineer
Jeffrey Connor   Composer,Composer,Producer,Bass Programming
Sean Uberoi Kelly   Composer
RJ Rice   Mixing,Composer
Poe   Mixing,Editing,Composer,Producer,Programming
Rice   Programming
Eddy Schreyer   Mastering
Steve Klein   Mixing,Engineer
Scott Ross   Management
Thomas Bricker   Design,Photography,Art Direction
Paul E. Fishkin   A&R
Eddie Miller   Assistant Engineer
Beans Barton   Cover Photo,Art Direction
Ronald "Ron E." Estill   Composer
Amanda Cruz   Photography,Assistant Engineer,Production Coordination
Cameron Stone   Composer