Apr

24

Hayden: Skyscraper National Park

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Hayden is a remarkable musician. I stumbled across the gorgeous “Dynamite Walls” on my new Dell computer. It has to be one of the most enveloping songs I’ve heard and I Loved it! Then I went and got the CD and was again stunned by the simplicity and beauty of the music. It was nice to hear the country tinges, as I am a country fan, among every other genre. I am surprised and happy that I found Hayden’s talent and I can’t wait to discover more! Read more

Apr

3

Hayden: In Field & Town

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2008 release, the Canadian’s first album in four years. Hayden rose from the lakes of Ontario in the late ’90s and was immediately hailed as ‘the new Beck’. While Hayden’s music is much more akin to Ontario’s other favorite son, Neil Young, he has been known to cut and paste like Mr. Hansen. In Field & Town features 11 top quality songs that perfectly match his deep infectious voice and toe-tapping Folk tunes. Hardwood. –This text refers to the Audio CD edition. Read more

Mar

8

Hayden: Elk-Lake Serenade

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Is it any accident that all of Hayden Desser’s album covers are earth tones? Chocolate browns, grassy greens, warm hues in the shades of faded-out polaroids decorate all of them. That same visual consistency applies to his music; pick up a Hayden disc and you’re guaranteed to get an earful of acoustic guitar twang, harmonica swoop and softness. Acoustic Neil Young comparisons have followed him since the beginning, but ultimately, Young’s song “Helpless” can best explain Hayden’s appeal; fragile yet warm vocals accompanied by steel string resonance, combined with moments of space and quiet, these qualities are all parts of what makes Hayden great. Read more