The Innocence Mission will released their new album My Room In Trees on July 13th. Led by Karen Peris, The Innocence Mission is one of those bands that have been tragically under appreciated by the rest of the world. As I said in my review of their beautiful 2007 We Walked In Song: “I’ve been a fan of the band since 1995’s Glow
the happy Mondays, we blow down alleyways
in our raincoats, in afternoons
the imaginary dogs beside us
are old friends
My Room In Trees is said to be a “celebration of an everyday walk home from school.”
The entire album is pristinely pretty – from the atmospheric opener “Rain” to the fragile beauty of “The Happy Mondays,” which expresses an adolescent’s innocent longing for connection
Sparse arrangements are coupled with poetic lyrics full of scenic imagery and bittersweet emotion – all carried by the lovely soprano of Karen Peris.
Much like their previous release, these new melodies possess a warm, almost childlike charm. But while We Walked In Song shone with the bright, hopeful light of a clear summer day spent with a beloved friend, My Room In Trees has the recurring theme of an introspective, lonely – albeit resilient – walk in a gentle rain.
The Innocence Mission – God is Love (mp3)*
The Innocence Mission – Happy Mondays (mp3)*
*mp3s hosted by & posted w/ permission of band’s PR rep
The Innocence Mission Official Site
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12 Responses to “The Innocence Mission: My Room In Trees”
i love your music!!
Thanks!
Love the band. Always have. So glad they’ve released another album. Perhaps one day a bootlegs and B-Sides album?
The Innocence Mission are an incredible band – they are true crafters of songs in an age of disposable everything.
Thanks so much for posting the MP3 previews. I am truly, truly thankful!
i love your music ,too.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Thanks for the review! I have a long listening relationship with them as well. Still need to see them live!
Hey, thanks for the review. Our love of the Innocence Mission began a very long time ago. Through the very darkest days of our lives together, their music has served as both buoy and buffer. I am excited for the new album. It will among the best news I bring my husband today.
Wonderful couple of songs! Looking forward to the rest (and maybe a couple of live shows *hint*)
Once again, we are blessed with another classic from the most amazing musicians on earth (in my humble opinion!)
My love affair with the group and their music began when I was ‘convinced’ to spend a night with friend listening to live music at the Chameleon in Lancaster, PA about 20 years ago! I’ve carried on my love affair throughout the years, and it’s deeper and stronger than ever today!
THANK YOU for sharing your musical talents and perspectives for all these years! Many more to come!!
Thank You. Waited a long time for this.
Gorgeous, as usual. xo
the world is a better place with you making music in it – thanks so much for the new album! can’t wait to hear it!