the ups, by Ali Wesley

the ups

by Ali Wesley

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2.	the ups 03:52		buy track
3.	da da da da da 04:33		buy track
4.	be here 04:40		buy track
5.	nothing you could do 03:02		buy track
6.	walking underground 03:14		buy track
7.	fever 03:18		buy track
8.	you know 02:42		buy track
9.	alison 03:16		buy track
10.	you for me 03:21		buy track
11.	pull away 04:27		buy track
12.	momentary loss of optimism 05:56		buy track
13.	Scruffy 03:52	info	buy track

about

Blending free arrangements, fun vocal layering and lyrical reflection, “the ups” is an expression of moments: moments of complete love and happiness, moments of utter confusion and self-observation, but maybe most importantly, moments that can not be changed or taken away.

Ali Wesley’s follow-up album “the ups” was created through a spontaneous, playful recording process (which included bedrooms/closets/front seat of an old Honda Accord). During recording, Ali would record one song in one day, and what was done was done – she never allowed herself to go back and add to the tracks once that day was over. In this way, the process is just as important as the album content itself.

Each song hopes to be enjoyed by you.

The several songs not included in “the ups” will be released as an EP “Swallow".

credits

released July 30, 2011

songs written, performed and recorded in closets, rooms and a '93 honda accord by ali wesley.

upright bass by william joersz.

mixed and mastered by rob bartleson at haywire recording.

photography and design by taya harden.

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Ali Wesley Portland, Oregon

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