Funnel Cloud (album)
2006 studio album by Hem
Funnel Cloud is the fourth album by folk rock band Hem. It was released on Nettwerk on September 5, 2006. Considered the band's most ambitious work to date, they recorded the album accompanied by a 21-piece orchestra, as well as James Iha of the Smashing Pumpkins.
The concept was conceived on the day of lead singer Sally Ellyson's Virginia wedding, during which the party had to evacuate to storm cellars due to a number of tornadoes that touched down in the area.
Track listing
All songs written by Dan Messé, except where noted.
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