Hanna–McEuen (album) explained

Hanna–McEuen
Type:	studio
Artist:	Hanna–McEuen
Cover:	Hannamceuen.jpg
Genre:	Neotraditional country, country rock
Label:	DreamWorks Nashville
Producer:	James Stroud and Hanna–McEuen

Hanna–McEuen is the only studio album by American country music duo Hanna–McEuen. It was released on August 16, 2005 by DreamWorks Records Nashville. The album charted at number 42 on Top Country Albums and included the single "Something Like a Broken Heart", which peaked at number 38 on Hot Country Songs.However the duo also recorded a DVD-Audio/Video project titled "Tried and True" in 2007 for AIX Records, which featured a guest appearance by country guitarist Albert Lee.

Critical reception

It received positive reviews. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic called it "one of the best debuts of 2005" and cited the duo's country rock and alternative country influences, rating it four-and-a-half stars out of five.^[1] Entertainment Weekly reviewer Chris Willman gave a B+, comparing its sound to The Mavericks and calling it "an euphonic, often euphoric alternative."^[2] Jack Lowe of About.com gave it five stars, saying that it was "very smooth and fun to listen to."^[3]

Personnel

As listed in liner notes.^[4]

Hanna–McEuen

• Jaime Hanna – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, baritone guitar, mandolin, harmonica, vocals
• Jonathan McEuen – acoustic guitar, electric guitar, resonator guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals

Additional musicians

• Dan Dugmore – pedal steel guitar
• Kenny Greenberg – electric guitar
• Greg Morrow – drums
• Gordon Mote – piano, keyboards, Hammond B-3 organ
• Phil Salazar – fiddle (track 12)
• Gabe Witcher – fiddle (tracks 3, 6, 7, 12)
• Glenn Worf – bass guitar]

Notes and References

1. Web site: [{{AllMusic|class=album|id=r778448|pure_url=yes}} ''Hanna-McEuen'' review]. Erlewine. Stephen Thomas. Allmusic. 28 February 2010.
2. Hanna-McEuen review. https://web.archive.org/web/20090421034540/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,1095889,00.html. dead. April 21, 2009. Willman. Chris. 19 August 2005. Entertainment Weekly. 28 February 2010.
3. Web site: Hanna-McEuen review. Lowe. Jack. About.com. 28 February 2010. 20 September 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20050920145725/http://countrymusic.about.com/od/cdreviewsal/gr/blhannamceuen.htm. dead.
4. Hanna-McEuen . Hanna-McEuen . 2005 . DreamWorks Records Nashville . B0001399-02 . Nashville, Tennessee.