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Track Listings
1 | Fool Him |
2 | Evidence |
3 | Follow You Down |
4 | Never Coming Back |
5 | Sea of Love |
6 | Drink One for You |
7 | I Can See for Miles |
8 | To the Grave |
9 | It is Well with My Soul |
10 | A Kiss Before You Go |
11 | Bed of Nails |
12 | Peace Like a River |
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Allison Pierce is launching the second chapter of her distinguished career with her new album Year of the Rabbit, an eloquent straight-from-the-heart solo debut. The new album finds Pierce transformed following two decades of recording and performing with her sister Catherine as The Pierces. The duo's five albums and constant tours brought them critical acclaim and a loyal fan base. But as the years passed, each longed to express herself unfettered by the other and in 2015, The Pierces called it quits, whereupon the sisters launched solo careers.
For Year of the Rabbit, Pierce enlisted producer and multi-instrumentalist Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Ray LaMontagne, Kings of Leon). The two of them made the album essentially by themselves at Hollywood recording mecca Sunset Sound, in much the same way Johns acted as producer and one-man studio band on LaMontagne's 2004 debut LP, Trouble. As always, Johns recorded in computer-free analogue mode and the luminous results of this methodology serves to underscore the timelessness of the songs and performances.
The first single "Evidence" is presented in classic folk-rock style with a jangling 12-string electric guitar, cantering groove and sultry overdubbed harmonies that frame Pierce's contemporary retelling of the myth of the Original Sin. The lilting, piquant "Fool Him" explores the travails of would-be lovers who can't seem to get in sync, while "I Can See for Miles" ponders losing someone, longing for them and looking for them everywhere. Year of the Rabbit unfurls in distinct, insinuating increments, a product not just of the songs themselves but also Pierce's ability to fully inhabit them, subtly adapting her vocal inflections from song to song to accommodate the musical atmospheres.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5.57 x 4.93 x 0.38 inches; 3.2 ounces
- Manufacturer : Masterworks
- Item model number : 0889853967629
- Original Release Date : 2017
- Run time : 40 minutes
- Date First Available : March 17, 2017
- Label : Masterworks
- ASIN : B06XQ1D7G1
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #334,777 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #8,683 in Pop Singer-Songwriters
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2018I minimally buy 75 CDs per year, and, I must say that Year Of The Rabbit was my favorite from 2017; and, I continue to regularly listen to it. I had heard “Fool Him” and “Evidence”, which initially caused me to buy the CD. Every song on the CD is good, IMHO, with my favorites being “Sea Of Love” and “To The Grave”. I can’t say enough about Ethan Johns’s work on this album; it’s excellent.
I was aware of The Pierces, but, honestly haven’t checked them out, but, I will. From what I’ve read, though, this CD is a very different direction for Allison compared to her prior work with her sister.
Allison’s songwriting is strong, and, if you look online for her live, acoustic renditions of these songs, you’ll see and hear that the stripped-down versions work just as well.
I’m really looking forward to future releases from Allison! In the meantime, I bought 6 extra copies of Year Of The Rabbit to give to friends and family.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2017Over the fifteen years from 2000 to 2014, sisters Allison and Catherine Pierce graced us with five increasingly rich albums featuring their uniquely seamless vocal blend in folk-rock settings that Fleetwood Mac would have died for. The Pierces’ decision to disband following the release of their masterful Creation CD, in order to pursue solo interests, left fans wondering how the sisters’ respective post-Creation creativity could possibly measure up. Cat Pierce has since released only four singles, all throaty alto and electronics, as if Stevie Nicks had just discovered Pro Tools. However, it sounds like most of The Pierces’ trademark layered harmonies hopped over to Year of the Rabbit, Allison’s full-length, cohesive solo debut. The title references the fourth year in the twelve-cycle Chinese zodiacal calendar; one of the “rabbit” years is 1975, Allison’s birth year. The rabbit is viewed as a tame creature symbolizing hope for a long time, and Allison’s lyrics evoke a similar sentimentality, albeit tinged with a bit of melancholy. And the music? It’s The Pierces Unplugged, with a Nashville grounding, led off by the ruminations and regrets of “Fool Him.” Allison’s woodsmoke vocals curl comfortably around producer / multi-instrumentalist Ethan John’s acoustic arrangements, as Allison sings of a relationship troubled by broken trust. The entire album is an understated, genteel set of folky aires that both complement well and differentiate from Allison’s former, edgier material with her sister. Until The Pierces go off hiatus, this is probably the closest you’ll get to their tight harmonies. Fans of First Aid Kit and/or Emmylou Harris will feel right at home here.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2017I've been a longtime Pierces fan, so I had to give Allison Pierce's solo album a listen, and I wasn't disappointed. She leans towards a country/folk/Americana kind of sound, and she uses that songwriting approach to great effect here, like on "Follow You Down" which sort of sounds like an old traditional song, and the beautiful country-folk sound of Sea of Love. Other highlights are the catchy "Evidence", the unique "To the Grave" (which belongs in that rare category, Happy Songs about Death) and finishing with the gorgeous "Peace like a River". An amazing album!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2018I would have given this 5 stars based on the first 8 or nine songs. The last few,,,not so much. She is clearly very talented. While I thought they were great together, there isn't much of a dropoff when Allison solos.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2018This is one of the most amazing albums put out in years. No filler here, every song is strong! I particularly like "Sea of Love" and "Evidence". Listening to this album is both effortless (like a comfy old pair of shoes) and inspiring.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2018I like this album very much. Pleasently suprised. It's in my car and I have listened to it every day since it came. Thank you Allison for this peaceful and wonderful collection 😊
- Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2017Bought it for "Evidence" but several songs are just as strong. Will investigate her catalogue further!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2017If you love folky singer songwriters, look no further than Allison Pierce! She is an incredible musician and, while I love the duo with her sister as The Pierces, I absolutely adore her solo efforts.
Top reviews from other countries
- soulmoxieReviewed in Canada on May 12, 2017
4.0 out of 5 stars Back to the country
This album has pretty strong roots in country, as opposed to the purer pop of the Pierces. Not so much the paraphernalia of country - steel guitars etc. - but simply the sentiment and the song structure. One thing that Rabbit makes perfectly clear is that Allison is an excellent songwriter who knows her stuff. Thank god we've finally got some new material from her, after the paltry six songs she penned for the Pierces' Creation. But as I say, in terms of style this is not much like latter-day Pierces material. Actually in its country flavorings it really reminds me of the first two Pierces albums, especially something like "A Way to Us". But it makes me a little sad to hear her harmonizing with herself after all that glorious work with her sister. I guess they will need to get this solo business out of their system, but they definitely also need to get back together some time in the future. The world cannot be denied any further expression of those gorgeous harmonies -- it simply would not be fair!
- Steve TReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning album, wonderful music
This is a truly great album, surpassing her work as one of The Pierces. All the tracks are of a very high standard in terms of lyrics and production. A highly recommended album and artist at the top of her game.
- Mr. Matthew StringerReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2017
4.0 out of 5 stars sounds nothing like the Pierces
A lot more country than I was expecting, sounds nothing like the Pierces, but it's a nice pleasant but somewhat forgettable album.
- KarenReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Really great cd
Amazing lovely songs throughout album
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2017
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
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