Album Notes

'William Hut exquisitely follows a heartsick sonic trajectory, infinitely sad and nocturnal, yet uplifting rather than depressing.' (Q Magazine UK)

William Hut, with his angelic voice and quirky song writing, from Bergen, Norway continues his fascinating career with the release of the stunning “Days To Remember” on CoraZong Records. Produced by Michael Dinallo and backed by some of the region’s best roots musicians, “Days To Remember” was recorded in Boston, Massachusetts. With this fantastic Bergen-Boston collaboration, William expands his music beyond the pop of his previous solo records by exploring his love for traditional country music.

“The cultural exchange reaps dividends, for this is some of the prettiest music to come along in a while,” wrote Steve Morse in The Boston Globe after hearing the album. “'Days To Remember' is a quietly spare, self-revelatory record that has a soulful, subtle grace in the music allowing William the opportunity to show the truly remarkable beauty of his voice."

Joining William to create this stunning record is long time collaborator, Norwegian keyboardist Bjorn Bunes. Producer Michael Dinallo and recording engineer Ducky Carlisle set the striking yet soothing mood for the elegant music made by Hut, Bunes, Dinallo (guitars), Steve Sadler (lap steel guitar), Paul Kochanski (acoustic bass), and Andy Plaisted (drums.) The latter four musicians, from Boston, are otherwise known as the Mercy Brothers. Fellow Mercy Brother, the legendary Barrence Whitfield sings with William on the beautifully soulful By The Seaside. Also from Boston, bluegrass band The Resophonics are featured on The Log Train and I’m Dying To See You Again.

All the songs on “Days To Remember” were written by William Hut and Bjorn Bunes, with the exception of Hank Williams’ The Log Train and Faded Highway which is by Michael Dinallo.

William has already made international waves as vocalist for the Norwegian Grammy Award winning Poor Rich Ones (so often compared to REM or described as a “Scandinavian Coldplay”) and with his previous solo work. In the United States, William’s first solo album, “Road Star Doolittle” received fantastic reviews. Rolling Stone critic Rob O’Connor put it in his list of top 10 albums released in the U.S. in 2003. William’s second album “Versus the End of Fashion Park” was also met with critical acclaim and produced two radio hits in Norway. Uncut Magazine said this about it: “Hut’s second solo album is warmly sad, high on heartbreak … (a) wintry classic.”

Bergen, Norway is not the first place that springs to mind when discussing contemporary pop music but the thriving music scene in Bergen has turned out many diverse artists in recent years such as Sondre Lerche, Röyksopp, and Kings Of Convenience. With “Days To Remember”, William Hut stands tall among them and the rest of the world.