THE BELLA FAYES: So Much More Than 'Hello'

The Bella Fayes

So Much More Than 'Hello'

© 2001 The Bella Fayes (614511708623)

Pop/rock with lyrics that are as engaging as the music. This CD goes to show that a band with a wide range of influences can be the best kind: they're melodic, but they pack quite a wallop.

tracks

1 Hello
2 White Noise
3 Weedtown Hero
4 Fairweather Friend
5 The Road Song
6 Sorry

notes

The Bella Fayes formed in the summer of 2000 when Geffen Recording artist and acclaimed singer/songwriter Lael Alderman joined forces with former members of Drive (Adam Wayne on Guitar, and Shane Fisher on Drums), Architecture (Jason Henry on keyboards and guitar) and Thrillbilly (Daven Hall on bass).

Despite coming from an eclectic set of musical backgrounds, the remarkable chemistry between the five members has carried them a long way in a short amount of time.

The Bella Fayes are striking not only by their energy and song-craftmanship, but also by their openmindedness and committment to a wide range of dynamics.

Equally comfortable delving into sonic layers of heavy psychedelic rock as they are breezing around a lap-steel guitar in a country-twinged tune, the Bella Fayes combine ambitious instrumental landscapes with songs that are melodic and accessible.

Their sparkling debut EP has garnered a great deal of buzz and laud from publications in the Northwest and beyond.

They are currently headed into the studio to record their first full-length record.

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  • author: CD Baby

    A melodic pop/rock journey along the lines of Jellyfish and Wilco. Debut EP from a Portland, Oregon band that features lots of locally well known talent. Lots of textures, layers and flavors make this one a must listen for the summer months.

  • this rocks!
    author: Jarred

    Mr. Fisher you and the band rock!

  • Somewhat more than hello
    author: April Shunn

    Of all the bands who are compared to Radiohead, The Bella Fayes come the closest to imitating the popular UK superstars. From Lael Alderman's inflectious falsetto/tenor to vocal counterpart, Adam Wayne's crashing guitars, "So Much More Than Hello" is straight out of "The Bends," without all of the paparazzi. But who's to say this is a bad thing? While their lyrics are nowhere near profound, they have an easily digestible quality that integrates well with the music. Fortunately for them, their vocals and lyrics are also less muddled and disparaging than Radiohead's. Give this album a shot. It's a shorty (only six songs) but well worth it as a summer fling.

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