Hannah in the Wars pubblica Only Wanna Be (99X/10). Release: 14 settembre 2015

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La Songwriter Hannah Curwood proviene dallo Stark, remota regione dell’Otago Central in Nuova Zelanda. Ora con sede a Londra, Hannah in the Wars è il risultato del lavoro svolto al fianco di Roger O’Donnell dei The Cure e di un gruppo di musicisti selezionati con cura.

Hannah con il suo album di debutto omonimo , uscito all’inizio di quest’anno, è una raccolta di melodie ben scritte e di racconti emotivamente coinvolgenti, che prendono ispirazione dalle prove e dai trionfi della vita e mette in perfetta mostra le doti vocali distintive e potenti di Curwood.

Entrambe i singoli ‘Only Wanna Be‘ e la B-side ‘Sweet Release’, che ha suscitato in positivo il clamore della critica, sono stati scritti in seguito alla rottura di un legame e la conseguente decisione di Curwood di passare dall’altra parte del mondo per ripartire. Delle sue canzoni, lei stessa afferma che la loro creazione è venuta con facilità e, nonostante il soggetto di cui trattano, hanno occupato uno spazio positivo nella sua mente, soprattutto dopo aver vregistrato la buona accoglienza del pubblico durante il suo recente tour durato ben due mesi e ha attraverso il Regno Unito, l’Irlanda, la Nuova Zelanda e Berlino.

Songwriter Hannah Curwood originates from the stark, remote region of Central Otago in New Zealand. Now based in London, Hannah in the Wars is the result of working alongside Roger O’Donnell of The Cure and a handpicked group of musicians.

Hannah in the Wars’ eponymous debut album, released earlier this year, is a collection of beautifully written melodies and emotionally engaging narratives, taking inspiration from life’s trials and triumphs and perfectly showcasing Curwood’s distinctive and powerful vocals.

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Both ‘Only Wanna Be’ and B-side ‘Sweet Release’, lifted from the critically acclaimed album, were written following the breakdown of a relationship and Curwood’s decision to move half way around the world to start afresh. Of the songs, she says their creation came easily and, despite the subject matter, they have come to occupy a positive space in her mind, particularly after seeing them so well received by audiences on her recent two month tour across the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Berlin.

“‘Sweet Release’ is a thoughtful tune, beguiling in its simplicity. The smooth violins at the heart of the piece, gives a bizarre sense of unease, despite the lulling tempo. The song, lyrically and musically, gives a feeling of agelessness to Curwoods vocal quality. However, the halting, breathy nature of the chorus brings it right into the modern era. The violin solo has echoes of the style of Warren Ellis (of the Bad Seeds).”

Pure M Magazine

“Every song on the album could be considered a hit song and they all have their own personality and uniqueness with different and creative songwriting twists. Hannah In The Wars new album injects Hannah’s heart and soul into each lyric of each song and surrounds her beautiful voice with perfectly organized arrangements that carry her emotional songs to heavenly heights.”
Essentially Pop

“I could easily lay in bed listening to Hannah in the Wars on repeat for the whole of the holidays. Lush.”
Subba-Cultcha

“The ten songs resulting from this work called Hannah In The Wars is a collection of stories and complex emotional stories told by the author with a powerful and delicate voice that accompanies a wide band including synths, piano and strings.”
Poplacara

“The gorgeous “Sweet Release”echoes of the beauty of Laura Marling and Marissa Nadler”
The Revue, Canada

“Evocative melodies for that perfect come-down, chill-out experience after a long night of hearty partying.”
Soundblab.com