Micah P. Hinson & the Gospel of Progress

Personnel: Micah P. Hinson (vocals, guitar, piano, snare drum); Sara Lowes (vocals, background vocals); Semay Wu (cello); Nicky Madden (flute, recorder, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, background vocals); H. Da Massa (harmonica); Christian Madden (accordion, melodica, piano, Fender Rhodes piano, Mellotron); Gareth Maybury (trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba); Tom Knott (trumpet, background vocals); Alex Berry (upright bass); Richard Young (drums, percussion); Sue Garnett (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Tom Knott.
Audio Remasterers: Tom Bridwell; Micah P. Hinson.
Audio Remixers: Tom Bridwell; Micah P. Hinson.
Recording information: Airtight Studios, Manchester, UK.
Photographer: Micah P. Hinson.
Arrangers: Micah P. Hinson; Christian Madden.
Micah P. Hinson and the Gospel of Progress is the debut album from the Texan singer/songwriter, who has often been favourably compared with fellow lo-fi troubadours Bright Eyes and Mark Lanegan. Its emotionally charged 13 tracks were penned during a battle with drug addiction, a stint in the county jail and a period of homelessness, which explains his world-weary, older-than-his-years vocals. Produced by alt rock three-piece the Earlies, the 2004 release includes the single "Beneath the Rose." ~ Jon O'Brien