The Hollow of Morning
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| Studio album by Gemma Hayes | |||||
| Released | May 2, 2008 | ||||
| Recorded | 2006—2007 | ||||
| Genre | Alternative rock | ||||
| Length | 36:18 | ||||
| Label | ATC | ||||
| Producer | Gary Oldham | ||||
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The Hollow of Morning is the third album by Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes, which was released on May 2, 2008. "Out of Our Hands" was released as the album's first single.
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[edit] Album Information
Some tracks of the album feature backing vocals from Irish singer-songwriter Joe Chester who Gemma has previously worked with on his debut album. Others who have assisted in producing the album include Paul Noonan from Bell X1 and Kevin Shields.The album was released in North America on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 on iTunes.
The album was originally meant to receive a full release in November 2007 on www.gemmahayes.com, but the album was delayed as Gemma Hayes was sourcing a label to distribute the album . The album was mixed by Steve Fitzmaurice and mastered by Greg Calbi.
[edit] Singles
The first single "Out of Our Hands" received its first airplay on Irish radio station Today FM on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. The single was released digitally on May 2, 2008.
[edit] Promotion
Promotion for the album began in October, 2007 in Los Angelese, California at the Hotel Cafe.
On March 5, 2008 Gemma announced her Irish tour dates which take place in April in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
A UK promotional tour starts in May with Gemma also appearing at this years Electric Picnic festival.
On a radio interview on April 21 on Today FM's Breakfast Show, Gemma confirmed that she will present another live tour in Ireland in late May this time it will be an acoustic tour. [1]
[edit] Tracklisting
All songs were written by Gemma Hayes.
- "This Is What You Do" – 5:00
- "Out of Our Hands" – 3:41
- "January 14th" – 1:32
- "Home" – 3:11
- "In Over My Head" – 3:41
- "Chasing Dragons" – 3:56
- "Don't Forget" – 3:47
- "Sad Ol Song" – 3:17
- "At Constant Speed" – 6:10
- "Under a Canopy" – 2:10
[edit] Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak Position |
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| Irish Album Chart | 12 |
[edit] Release history
| Region | Date |
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| Ireland | May 2, 2008 |
| United Kingdom | May 12, 2008 |
| Europe | May 13, 2008 |
| Australia | May 19, 2008 |
| United States | May 20, 2008 |
