My Room in the Trees
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"My Room in the Trees" is the eighth studio album from The Innocence Mission
, released July 13 via Badman Recording Company.
The iTunes edition of the album contained an exclusive bonus track, "Greys and Blues." The song was a pre-order bonus track, meaning that it was only available to those who pre-ordered the entire album before July 13.
in December 2008. The EP – released independently by The Innocence Mission via their own LAMP label – was intended to preview several tracks that would later appear on their then-upcoming studio album. However, an update to their website in September 2009 revealed that after further recording, the next LP had "turned out to be a mostly new group of songs, with maybe one song from Street Map." Later, in March 2010, it was announced that no songs found on Street Map will appear on My Room In The Trees.
The track "I'd Follow If I Could" was originally released as a bonus track on international editions of their previous studio album We Walked In Song
under the title "Shooting Star (Sketch)," while "Rhode Island" is a new version of a song that dates back to early 1996. "Rhode Island" was performed a handful of times on the band's Glow
tour, and for a February 1996 appearance on the Acoustic Cafe
radio show. A 1997 demo recording of "Rhode Island" was briefly offered through the band's official site as a free download in February 2003. The new recording of "Rhode Island" has distinctive double-tracked harmonies.
"Rain (Setting Out in the Leaf Boat)" features the return of founding member Steve Brown on drums, who left the group in 1997 to pursue a career as a chef. Two tracks ("Mile-Marker" and "The Melendys Go Abroad") are instrumentals -- a staple of songwriter/guitarist Don Peris' solo work, but a relatively new hallmark of Innocence Mission releases (there were three such instrumentals on the Street Map EP).
The full version of new song "The Happy Mondays" is available to stream on the radio player located at Badman Recording Co.'s website, while the site will also be "taking pre-orders for the CD around May 25th and shipping in mid-June to those that can't wait to have this beautiful, uplifting thirteen song album."
The Innocence Mission
The Innocence Mission is an American alternative rock band centered on husband-and-wife singer-songwriters Karen and Don Peris. The original group, including Mike Bitts and Steve Brown , was formed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the early 1980s when the members met during a Catholic school...
, released July 13 via Badman Recording Company.
The iTunes edition of the album contained an exclusive bonus track, "Greys and Blues." The song was a pre-order bonus track, meaning that it was only available to those who pre-ordered the entire album before July 13.
Background and production
Originally slated for release in spring 2009, the album was preceded by the teaser EP release Street MapStreet Map
Street Map is an EP of new studio recordings from The Innocence Mission. Limited to 5,000 copies, the release is their first since 2000's Christ Is My Hope to be sold directly though their website without the involvement of a record label....
in December 2008. The EP – released independently by The Innocence Mission via their own LAMP label – was intended to preview several tracks that would later appear on their then-upcoming studio album. However, an update to their website in September 2009 revealed that after further recording, the next LP had "turned out to be a mostly new group of songs, with maybe one song from Street Map." Later, in March 2010, it was announced that no songs found on Street Map will appear on My Room In The Trees.
The track "I'd Follow If I Could" was originally released as a bonus track on international editions of their previous studio album We Walked In Song
We Walked in Song
-Release history:-Chart performance:Album - Charting positionsNote: The sales listed above only include physical copies bought at Nielsen SoundScan-enabled physical retailers for the weeks running March 14 until March 28, 2007...
under the title "Shooting Star (Sketch)," while "Rhode Island" is a new version of a song that dates back to early 1996. "Rhode Island" was performed a handful of times on the band's Glow
Glow (The Innocence Mission album)
Glow, The Innocence Mission's third album, was released in 1995 on A&M Records. Musically, it marks a radical departure for the group, as The Sundays/10,000 Maniacs-inspired dream pop aesthetic found on their first two albums was replaced by a more straightforward, cleaner rock sound...
tour, and for a February 1996 appearance on the Acoustic Cafe
Acoustic cafe
Acoustic Café is an independent, syndicated radio program, produced in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A. Started in 1995, Acoustic Café presents singer-songwriters in various genres, playing songs in the Acoustic Café studio and chatting with host Rob Reinhart...
radio show. A 1997 demo recording of "Rhode Island" was briefly offered through the band's official site as a free download in February 2003. The new recording of "Rhode Island" has distinctive double-tracked harmonies.
"Rain (Setting Out in the Leaf Boat)" features the return of founding member Steve Brown on drums, who left the group in 1997 to pursue a career as a chef. Two tracks ("Mile-Marker" and "The Melendys Go Abroad") are instrumentals -- a staple of songwriter/guitarist Don Peris' solo work, but a relatively new hallmark of Innocence Mission releases (there were three such instrumentals on the Street Map EP).
The full version of new song "The Happy Mondays" is available to stream on the radio player located at Badman Recording Co.'s website, while the site will also be "taking pre-orders for the CD around May 25th and shipping in mid-June to those that can't wait to have this beautiful, uplifting thirteen song album."
Tracklisting
All songs written and composed by Karen Peris, except where noted.Personnel
- Karen Peris: Vocals, Guitars, Piano, Pump Organ, MelodicaMelodicaThe melodica, also known as the "blow-organ" or "key-flute", is a free-reed instrument similar to the melodeon and harmonica. It has a musical keyboard on top, and is played by blowing air through a mouthpiece that fits into a hole in the side of the instrument. Pressing a key opens a hole,...
, Artwork - Don Peris: Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Drums, Cello, Background Vocals
- Mike Bitts: Upright and Electric Bass
- Steve Brown: Drums on "Rain (Setting Out in the Leaf Boat)"
- Gina Di Carlo: Violin on "Rain (Setting Out in the Leaf Boat)"