Import-only limited edition pressing of the third album from Canadian trio Be Good Tanya's features two bonus tracks: 'Back Back Train' and 'Birds'. Hello Love successfully blends the upbeat sounds of their debut, Blue Horse, with the somber darkness of their second, Chinatown, and stands as their most accomplished and emotionally involving album to date. Like their previous two releases, Hello Love has its fairs hare of covers and traditional songs. This time around the band tackles tunes by (among others ) Mississippi John Hurt, Sean Hayes, the Carter Family, Neil Young, and Prince. Network. 2006.When the Be Good Tanyas released their heralded debut disc, Blue Horse, in 2000, much of the magic came from the discovery of a talented new group whose whole was stronger than the sum of its parts--especially in the unique harmonies and mature songwriting skills. When it comes to their third disc, Hello Love, the subtle delights are all there, from the goose-bump creating vocals of co-frontwoman Frazey Ford on the title track, to the trio's bluegrass-laden instrumentation ("Little Blues" "Crow Waltz"), which provides listeners with an invitation to a Be Goods back porch jam. As is the band's way, there is an abundance of compelling cover tunes, from a Tanya-esque take on Neil Young's "For the Turnstiles" to a revisit of the underappreciated Sean Hayes's "Thousand Tiny Pieces." The originals, however, stand up equally well; highlights include "Ootischenia" and "Song for R." While the trio hasn't managed to outshine their spectacular debut, Hello Love is a CD filled with cross-generational charm and musical riches. --Denise Sheppard
