Soul Poison
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Record Label: MellowTraumatic Recordings
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Hannah Fury's "Soul Poison" EP was released by MellowTraumatic Recordings in 1998. In 1999, Ms. Fury composed the score to the Robert Christopher Ohlson film "824".
Hannah's first full-length release, "The Thing That Feels," was released in October 2000.
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Excerpt from Pop Culture Press review:
My my, this young woman's album title and record company name are spot on. ... As pretty as much of this music is, it's far too dark and gloomy to use as a coffee shop soundtrack. "The Necklace of Marie Antoinette" quietly plots murder. "Scars" is a radically soul-shredded revision of "Scarborough Fair," "Eat the Dirt" forsakes piano for funereal pipe organ and "The Last Piece of Cake" pleads "Please don't leave me here in the dirt." Fury avoids the sounds of self-pity and melodrama by being downright spooky, and her melancholy melodies engage almost immediately despite the gloom. (Michael Toland)
From YeahYeahYeah:
Out of 500 CDs or so, this is completely its own creature... An ambitious 5-song EP by a woman who deserves a major deal, really. Each song is magnificently produced and sung with passion. Wow. Unbelievable. (Pat Pierson)
Audiogalaxy.com:
Fury's spooky songs and ethereal vocals recall Tori Amos more than a little, but her arrangements and production are original, her delivery passionate, and her songwriting chillingly unique. Creepy and impressive.
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author: Pier Paolo Conconi
Overwhelmingly melancholic...
author: kasia
Hannah Fury has got one of the most haunting voice and style in music ever.I recommend this ep especially for those who tend to have dark thoughts and sad looks(and this can be reversed)."Soul Poison" is truly wonderful and astonishing record with some heartbreaking moments referring to some excellent films(like in "The Last Piece of Cake").This ep is a really strong debut that introduces perhaps one of the best contemporary female singer-songwriter, with her own distinctive style in music,subtle and delicate piano works,profound and stirring lyrics..Please, don't miss it!!!
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Belle et triste.
author: Theo deRoth
Beautiful and sad are apt ways to describe this album. Although short, it has coherence and the listener doesn't feel shafted by the length. With songs this rich and layered, it would be difficult to feel that you've been shortchanged. It's obvious that a lot of blood, sweat and tears -- but especially tears -- went into this EP.
The songs, though different from each other have a uniform feel, telling stories of loss more than love and sadness more than anything else. Ms. Fury's devotion to her instrument is extraordinary and wonderful, and her voice floats over the music like a fairy in an old painting. While "Scars" and "The Last Piece of Cake" are stand-outs for me, the entire EP is wonderful and well worth the money. Fans of Rasputina and the Cocteau Twins are sure to enjoy Hannah Fury.
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Two words:
author: Liz