Sometymes Why

Sometymes Why is an American Folk Noir group, formed in 2005 by Kristin Andreassen, Aoife O'Donovan, and Ruth Ungar.[1] Its members all live in New York City, though the band tours frequently, at festivals such as Bonnaroo.[1] The band has released two records. Their last CD, Your Heart is a Glorious Machine, was released in 2009 on Signature Sounds.[2] Allmusic called their sound a "heady blend of Americana, old-timey/alternative country and alternative folk."[3]

Sometymes Why
Background information
OriginUnited States
GenresAmericana, Folk Noir
Years active2005–Present
LabelsSignature Sounds
Associated actsCrooked Still, Uncle Earl, The Mammals
Websitesometymeswhy.com
MembersKristin Andreassen, Aoife O'Donovan, Ruth Ungar

History

2005: Founding and debut

Contemporary/neo-traditional folk noir trio Sometymes Why was formed in 2005 by O’Donovan, Kristin Andreassen and Ruth Ungar. They came together from other bands, including Uncle Earl the Jolly Bankers (Andreassen), Crooked Still, the Wild Band of Snee, the Wayfaring Strangers (O’Donovan), The Mammals and Jay Ungar & Molly Mason’s Family Band (Merenda). Sometymes Why released their debut CD in 2005 titled Sometimes Why.[4] Allmusic called their sound a "heady blend of Americana, old-timey/alternative country and alternative folk."[3]

2009: Your Heart is a Glorious Machine
"Your Heart Is a Glorious Machine is a very earthy, organic-sounding album - organic when it comes to production...organic when it comes to the often clever lyrics, organic when it comes to the sheer rootsiness of it all...Sometymes Why incorporate everything from bluegrass to jazz to rural blues..."
— Alex Henderson of Allmusic (Mar 2009)

Sometymes Why's last CD, Your Heart is a Glorious Machine, was released in March 2009 on Signature Sounds and was produced by José Ayerve. Allmusic gave Your Heart Is a Glorious Machine 3.5/5 stars and a positive review, praising the diverse combinations of genres.[2] Wrote No Depression about the release, the songwriting was "whimsical and honest," while their musicianship was of the "highest quality. Their voices, separately and together, are extraordinary, and lovely."[5] Among various gigs in support of the album, Sometymes Why opened two tours for the Brooklyn progressive bluegrass group Punch Brothers.

2010-14: Recent projects

Since touring in support of their sophomore album in 2009, the members have pursued their individual solo careers while also periodically touring as Sometymes Why. Since moving to New York in 2009 Andreassen continues to be active with both Uncle Earl and Sometymes Why, as well as with other local groups as a guest artist.[6] As of June 2014 Andreassen was touring with O'Donovan, with both singers performing material from their respective solo albums.

Members
Current as of 2014
Producers

Discography
Albums by Sometymes Why
Year Album title Release details
2005 Sometimes Why
  • Released: Aug 12, 2005
  • Label: Self-released
2007 Sometimes Why
Silver Edition
  • Released: 2007
  • Label: Self-released
2008 Your Heart is a
Glorious Machine

Further reading
  • "Sometymes Why Biography". Allmusic.
  • "Your Heart Is A Glorious Machine (Signature Sounds): Review". No Depression. March 19, 2009.

See also

References
  1. "Sometymes Why - Bonnaroo - Artists". Bonnaroo. April 2008. Archived from the original on 2009-02-20. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
  2. Hendersom, Alex (March 10, 2009). "Your Heart Is a Glorious Machine". Allmusic. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
  3. Christopher Monger, James. "Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
  4. Kim Ruehl. "Aoife O'Donovan (of Crooked Still)". Aoife O'Donovan - Biography and Profile. About.com. Retrieved June 28, 2013.
  5. Alden, Grant (March 19, 2009). "Your Heart Is A Glorious Machine (Signature Sounds): Review". No Depression. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
  6. "Kristin Andreassen". Allmusic. Retrieved 2014-10-15.
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