"[The album] is home to layers of swirling colors and subtle sonic revelations. Hourglass, named for the feeling cultivated by its title track, is an album marked by exceptional attention to detail that rewards repeat listens and suggests the young group's potential." - Dan Mazanec, Freelance music critic and Director of Operations at www.spindividual.com "Rating: 8 out of 10 This very much an album of the time. A very contemporary sound, but with an underlying maturity that is just a pleasure to listen to." - Indie Launchpad (www.indielaunchpad.com) Released on October 14th, 2006 Recorded on 2" analog tape in 17 days at Longview Farm Studios, North Brookfield, MA Mixed on 1/2" analog tape at The Magic Shop, New York, NY Produced by Jimi Zhivago Engineered by Pete DeBoer Mastered by Joe Gastwirt at Joe Gastwirt Mastering Mercer is: Michael McKegney - Vocals, Piano, Keys Kevin Dowdell - Guitar, Bass, Keys Rich Barone - Drums, Percussion Influences include: Keane, Radiohead, Coldplay, Secret Machines, Dashboard Confessional, The Mars Volta, Sigur Ros, The Killers, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, Death Cab For Cutie, Postal Service, The Strokes, Doves, Interpol, U2, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Travis, Ryan Adams, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock