Say Hi to new Say Hi!

by Brandon on March 12, 2009

sayhi

it’s the way that she curses

Say Hi – Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh

Say Hi is Eric Ellbogen whose lo-fi indie act was based in Brooklyn when I discovered him a few years back. He relocated to Seattle for his last 2 albums and oddly enough the change has amped up his sound. Just compare the propulsive head-bobber of “Oh Oh….” (above) to his sophomore album’s “I think I’ll Be a Good Ghost” which is much more mellow, contemplative and dare I say “haunting?” No, no, I’ll spare you. Anyway, this dude has put out 6 albums in 6 and a half years and while the early ones aren’t fully formed I really think he hit his stride with last year’s The Wishes And The Glitch. “Northwestern Girls” (below) is the album’s fantastic opener and is followed by a stable of very solid tracks. Maybe more of those unlistenable art-rock hipster collectives from Brooklyn should head out to Seattle?

Say Hi – Northwestern Girls

Say Hi (To Your Mom) – I Think I’ll Be A Good Ghost

Yeah, Say Hi To Your Mom was the full band name for the first 4 albums. I guess we all grow up someday…

Say Hi on eMusic (check out the album art) / MySpace

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  • Long Winter

    I’m movin to the Nortwest if the air is that sweet!

  • Long Winter

    I’m movin to the Nortwest if the air is that sweet!

  • http://www.TheBurningEar.com/ Brandon @ TBE

    I’ve thought the same, I miss my N. American ladies!

  • T.B.E.

    I’ve thought the same, I miss my N. American ladies!

  • Chris

    Been diggin say hi for years, amazed he hasn't picked up more buzz yet from the indie elite. Love shows are great too.
    “blah blah blah” and “Death of Girl #2″ are a couple of fantastic pop songs.

    C

  • Chris

    Been diggin say hi for years, amazed he hasn't picked up more buzz yet from the indie elite. Love shows are great too.
    “blah blah blah” and “Death of Girl #2″ are a couple of fantastic pop songs.

    C

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