{"title":"Ivan and Alyosha","description":"\u003cp\u003eIvan and Alyosha are a Seattle-based indie folk duo known for their warm harmonies, jangly guitars, and heartfelt songwriting rooted in the Pacific Northwest tradition. Their album \u003cem\u003eAll The Times We Had\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the pair's knack for crafting emotionally resonant, hook-driven folk-pop that draws comparisons to early Fleet Foxes and The Head and the Heart. Fans of earnest, melody-forward acoustic music will find plenty to love across their catalog, including \u003cem\u003eFathers Be Kind\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ivan-and-alyosha-fathers-be-kind","title":"Fathers Be Kind CD","description":"CD edition of Fathers Be Kind, the 2011 EP from Ivan \u0026amp; Alyosha.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: February 01, 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord Label: Missing Piece Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC: 616892119265\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Discs: 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ivan and Alyosha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23772358977,"sku":"Ivan and Alyosha (1)","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1398\/5745\/files\/Ivan_Alyosha_Fathers_Be_Kind_CD.jpg?v=1775947882"},{"product_id":"ivan-and-alyosha-all-times-had","title":"All The Times We Had CD","description":"Although the name Ivan \u0026amp; Alyosha may make it seem like these guys are some sort of Russian folk duo, Ivan \u0026amp; Alyosha is actually a four-piece band out of Seattle (the name honors a pair of characters from Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov) specializing in a kind of Beatlesque folk-pop that mixes wonderful melodies with thoughtful, intelligent lyrics and gorgeous four-part vocal harmonies. All the Times We Had is the group's debut album, although they released a series of EPs prior to it, and it signals the arrival of a delightful band that, one hopes, will only get better, although it's hard to ask for more than what this album already delivers. The songs here are simply stunning, with melodies to die for, and aside from a couple of songs that try a bit too hard to take on the troubles of the universe, there isn't a serious misstep anywhere in this set. The opener, \"Be Your Man,\" is a timeless, easygoing masterpiece, while \"Easy to Love\" sounds like it could be a hit in any language. \"The Fold\" is beautiful and uplifting, while the set closer, \"Who Are You,\" is jaw-dropping perfect, with a chorus that soars like the angels singing. 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Includes free album download. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough the name Ivan \u0026amp; Alyosha may make it seem like these guys are some sort of Russian folk duo, Ivan \u0026amp; Alyosha is actually a four-piece band out of Seattle (the name honors a pair of characters from Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov) specializing in a kind of Beatlesque folk-pop that mixes wonderful melodies with thoughtful, intelligent lyrics and gorgeous four-part vocal harmonies. All the Times We Had is the group's debut album, although they released a series of EPs prior to it, and it signals the arrival of a delightful band that, one hopes, will only get better, although it's hard to ask for more than what this album already delivers. The songs here are simply stunning, with melodies to die for, and aside from a couple of songs that try a bit too hard to take on the troubles of the universe, there isn't a serious misstep anywhere in this set. The opener, \"Be Your Man,\" is a timeless, easygoing masterpiece, while \"Easy to Love\" sounds like it could be a hit in any language. \"The Fold\" is beautiful and uplifting, while the set closer, \"Who Are You,\" is jaw-dropping perfect, with a chorus that soars like the angels singing. 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While reverb and light-handed droning tones are apparent on the majority of the album instead of on select tracks, the entire set still overflows with the band's sunshiny melodies and chord progressions that evoke the mid-'60s of McCartney Beatles and sunshine pop. Typical of the album, the energized \"Bury Me Deep\" (\"If I was to die, would you bury me deep?\") kicks off with distorted guitar, then layers guitars, keyboards, and backing vocal harmonies over driving drums, topped with Tim Wilson's affable voice and even some feedback. The also catchy \"All This Wandering Around\" has jangly guitars and a dynamic melody that demands in-car singalongs, and they channel rockabilly on \"Let Me Go East.\" With all the fun to be had, there are standout stiller moments, like the high-reverb \"Drifting Away\" with twangy slide guitar, and the guy-and-acoustic-guitar ballad \"Don't Lose Your Love\" with its high romance (\"Don't you lose your attitude\/Don't ever lose that smile\/Don't you lose your tenderness\/Oh, but most of all\/Don't lose your love\"). 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