Closer to Home

Closer to Home ℗ © 2010 Irene & Reed Release Date: March 14, 2010 Buy Album: https://ireneandreed.bandcamp.com Closer to Home ℗ © 2010 Irene & Reed. ℗ © 2010 Leslie Irene Benson Publishing. ℗ © 2010 Jason Reed Milner Publishing. All Rights Reserved. All songs written, arranged, and produced by Irene & Reed. Mixed/Mastered by Brad Milner, LEF TON Studios, Indianapolis, IN. Cover art by Kris Arnold. Label: Independent. Artist Management: Self-Managed. ABOUT THE ALBUM: Interweaving a raw American folk vibe with sultry blues/jazz vocals, a hint of pop sensibility and a playful blend of melodic rock, ragtime and classical piano, Irene & Reed take listeners on an emotional ride of aural storytelling on their debut album, "Closer to Home." PRESS REVIEWS: “The sultry, haunting lounge sound comes naturally.” – Metromix “A sonic playhouse for strong-willed love songs and dreams of better days.” – IndyStar.com “Close-mic’ed, with a torch song flavor.” – NUVO Newsweekly “Sultry with a classic edge … a mix between Sara Bareilles and Greta Garbo …Modern meets the Golden Age of Hollywood.” — Krista Detor, singer-songwriter “With an antique ambiance, there’s an ‘old-time’ theme. By releasing their inner superheroes, these musicians have constructed a creative outlet through their songs. This is true art.” – Stereo Subversion “For fans of dark-tinged Americana.” – IndianapolisMusic.net