Andy Oliveri - Sing Mercy

Andy Oliveri releases his debut EP ‘Sing Mercy’ on 16th April 2012. Taking the form of a beautifully crafted digi-pack (limited to 200 copies) and digital download the five track debut boasts songs of intense sentiment, maturity and captivating character.

Growing up reading the lyrics and liner notes of dusty old records have left Andy Oliveri nothing but a storyteller. Echoing the spirit of Neil Young and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, he writes simple folk songs with his heart on his sleeve and words from a bared soul. Evident in the stripped back arrangements of tracks such as ‘My Fathers Son’ and ‘What I’m Told’, the fragility in his voice and guitar allow the songs to breathe, with no overblown arrangements to mask the sentiment. The 5 track debut also includes fan favourites ‘Marching Bands’ ‘The Fear I’ve Known’ and ‘Yellow Balloon’ these songs assuming fuller arrangements, complete with Oliveri’s endearing charm he’s joined by band-mate Romy Quinnen, and fellow istartedthefire family members Boat to Row. Delightfully captured live in one midwinter evening ‘Sing Mercy’ stands a testament to great musicianship and feeling, evident in the urgency of the players the E.P is a moment in time to be relived again and again