Taylor Hicks – Early Works – Available at Target Stores
Early Works, a merging of the two independent albums Taylor Hicks released before he won the 5th season of American Idol is available today exclusively through Target stores.
The album is being released through Taylor’s independent label, Modern Whomp records and distributed through the Welk Music Group.
Tracks included on the album: à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Soul Thing,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Fall,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Hold On to Your Love,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Deal,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Heart and Soul,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“In Your Time,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“West Texas Sky,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Somehow,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Tighten Up,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Son of a Carpenter,à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“My Friendà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Georgia.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ Except for the cover of “Georgia”, the all songs were written by Taylor.
About the album, he says, “These two [original] albums represent who I am and who I am trying to represent as a songwriter…à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹Nostalgicà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ and à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã‹endearingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ are the terms that best describe them.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬
Taylor showed real promise as a songwriter on these early songs, the CD is definitely worth checking out.
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35 Responses to “Taylor Hicks – Early Works – Available at Target Stores”
Cannot wait to get my copy. I have been waiting a long time for this one.
This cd is much better than I ever imagined it could be. Taylor is a great songwriter and opens his heart to us in every song. This has been a wonderful year for him.
Keep up the good work, Taylor !!
I got mine yesterday – first person in the store at Target. Didn’t plan on that, just had a really full day and the only chance to go to Target was on the way to work. I also struggled for 5 minutes with opening the dang thing – despite the “peel here” thing. It is remastered, which I find most helpful for the song “Somehow.” I already had both other CDs, but that song is so pretty, but he vocals were so soft – I always had to put the balance all the way to one speaker to have any chance of hearing the lyrics instead of just the instruments. So I’m pleased it’s remastered so I can enjoy the song properly now, and have all these songs on one CD. I do wish Hell of a Day was on it, but I imagine since that the “WalMart Bonus Song” on his last CD, that couldn’t be worked out.
I’m looking forward to buying Taylor’s EW CD and to enjoying the remastered music. I’m familiar with some of the original songs and think they’re proof of Taylor’s songwriting and performing talent. As an example, even though he didn’t write “Georgia,” his take on it is great.
I’m looking forward to his soph CD too!
I’m listening to it as I type, and I have to say, it would be worth ten bucks just to have the re-mastered “Somehow.”
What a gorgeous song!
“There’s too many things
left to be unsaid,
So I’m in a dark hole,
Sometimes in my head,
But I”m all right, I’ll get by
Somehow!
You wanna feel their emotions, Sometimes even hold their hand,
But they’re giving nothin’ in return
To suit their own demands.
And I’m tired, but I’ll get by
Somehow.
Look at the people all around you, Stabbin’ at your heart,
But you still smile in kindness,
For not knowing who they are.
And their stories have ended,
And they’ve lit up the town,
And it’s time to go home,
As they’re going, they’re layin’ their bodies back down.
There’s too many things left to be unsaid,
Somewhere a dark hole
Sometimes in my head,
I’m tired, but I’m all right
And I’ll get by
Somehow!”
I bought 3 yesterday – 2 for me and one extra. It will be interesting to see how the cd sells once the hardcore fans do their multiple buying. I hope some new fans will give Taylor a listen. He is a very unique talent, IMO.
Aaack! “Hell Of A Day” is not included…why?! That’s one of his best songs!
I heard a friends copy today, and ‘Soul Thing’ sounded funny in it’s original version, since I got so used to hearing the jazzier live version when he was on tour.
Definitely has better sound quality than the original recordings. More treble and bass.
Not a bad investment at 10 bucks for those who want to invest in this music again.
Because it was on his last CD as a bonus on the CDs sold thru Walmart.
Paula – Thanks for the reminder about it being on sale this week as I haven’t made it to Target yet!! Will make it a high priority now.