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Say Hello To The Party

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1.
Always Moving, Always Shining 01:18
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Avoid The Algorithm 03:03
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3.
Windfall 02:49
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4.
The Day Before 02:31
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5.
Self-Inflicted 03:23
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6.
The Day Of 01:34
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7.
Say Goodbye To The Party 04:06
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8.
Shorter Days 01:39
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9.
Always Moving, Never Shining 04:02
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10.
Echo 05:37
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"Michael Hearst's new album, among his very best, includes all that has made his work so strong in the past--great melody writing, unusual rhythms and timbres, singular lyrical obsessions, but adds some new flavors. Hints of electronica, for example, drift through this lament about predations of digital culture. As always with Hearst's work, Say Hello To The Party is refreshing, unpredictable, and new."
— Rick Moody, author of On Celestial Music and The Ice Storm

Say Hello To The Party is an exploration of the dichotomy between human emotions and the relentlessly-encroaching dominance of machines and technology in our lives. The album weaves a compelling narrative through its thought-provoking lyrics and catchy melodies, all while introducing an eclectic array of unusual instruments and sounds.

"The album encapsulates the notion that technology will continue to take over our world, and it's time to confront the consequences . . . or at least create an album about it," explains frontman Michael Hearst.

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released September 14, 2023

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Michael Hearst New York, New York

Michael Hearst is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and writer. His most recent project is a 4-part book/album series: Unusual Creatures, Extraordinary People, Curious Constructions, and Unconventional Vehicles. Unusual Creatures was also made into a PBS series, hosted by Hearst.
Hearst has also composed soundtracks for the movies To Be Takei, Magic Camp, and Chicken People, among others. ... more

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