Heavy Years: 2000-2010 by Chris Mills - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Compiling twelve previously released tracks from his last four solo album with two new unreleased tunes, Heavy Years is meant as an introduction for people who previously missed out on this heartland Americana turned orchestral-pop rocker. Albums such as Kiss It Goodbye, The Silver Line, Wall to Wall Sessions and Living In the Aftermath show Chris Mills finding new ways to express himself. The new tunes “All Our Days and Nights” and “Heavy Years” attack things with his usual touch of Jonathan Richman. Mills’ voice aches with pleas for hope among the hopeless. “What do you do now?” and “When hope is gone all is lost” are the heartbreaking refrains. Elsewhere “Suicide Note,” with its spirited horns, teams up with Kelly Hogan. “Escape from New York,” recorded live to two-track, swells around the horn section as well. They turn up the heat while Mills sounds like he’s holding on for dear life. “Nightmare At 20,000 Feet” has an understated polish. “Signal/Noise” builds its orchestration over seven-plus minutes. Let Mills be overlooked no more.

1. All Our Days And Nights

Primary Artist: Chris Mills; Main Performer

2. Atom Smashers

Primary Artist: Chris Mills; Main Performer

3. A Farewell To Arms

Primary Artist: Chris Mills; Main Performer

4. Such A Beautiful Thing

Primary Artist: Chris Mills; Main Performer

5. Sleeptalking

Primary Artist: Chris Mills; Main Performer

6. You Are My Favorite Song

Primary Artist: Chris Mills; Main Performer

7. Diamond

Primary Artist: Chris Mills; Main Performer

8. All You Ever Do

Primary Artist: Chris Mills; Main Performer

9. Suicide Note

Primary Artist: Chris Mills; Main Performer

10. Nightmare at 20,000 Feet

Primary Artist: Chris Mills; Main Performer

11. Heavy Years

Primary Artist: Chris Mills; Main Performer

12. Watch Chain

Primary Artist: Chris Mills; Main Performer

13. Escape From New York

Primary Artist: Chris Mills; Main Performer

14. Signal/Noise

Primary Artist: Chris Mills; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

56 minutes and 34 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

12/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/14 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alt Country

Label

Ernest Jenning Record Co.

Music Distribution Service

Orchard Enterprises Inc

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 6, 2011

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

885686393949