http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7127&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rssAlthough many of their loyal early fans associate them with Chico State University, the Mother Hips are a California band who play soulful West Coast inspired rock 'n' roll. They bear the sun-flared torch that was once held by artists such as Buffalo Springfield, the Byrds, Poco, the Beach Boys, and Gram Parsons. The band's first three albums were released on American Records, though the label gave the Mother Hips barely enough tour support to gain a large following in college towns before it made a questionable decision to drop the band from its roster. With their fourth album <i>Later Days</i>, the Hips revealed that they can make a better record on their own label, and for less money. Throughout the band's career, they have experimented with Blues Rock, Jam Rock, pop arrangements, and soaring vocal harmonies that could melt the coldest shoulder. The band seem to have found a home in the California Country Rock sound of yesteryear, while managing to infuse a relevant and innovative depth of their own. Tim Bluhm's cathartic and multi-dimensional lyrics are cradled in his gritty elastic voice and strengthened with Greg Loiacono's dynamic vocal range and ear for perfect, gold plated harmony. - Eric SheaRootsen720Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:20:05 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.7127&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss Although many of their loyal early fans associate them with Chico State University, the Mother Hips are a California band who play soulful West Coast inspired rock 'n' roll. They bear the sun-flared torch that was once held by artists such as Buffalo Springfield, the Byrds, Poco, the Beach Boys, and Gram Parsons. The band's first three albums were released on American Records, though the label gave the Mother Hips barely enough tour support to gain a large following in college towns before it made a questionable decision to drop the band from its roster. With their fourth album <i>Later Days</i>, the Hips revealed that they can make a better record on their own label, and for less money. Throughout the band's career, they have experimented with Blues Rock, Jam Rock, pop arrangements, and soaring vocal harmonies that could melt the coldest shoulder. The band seem to have found a home in the California Country Rock sound of yesteryear, while managing to infuse a relevant and innovative depth of their own. Tim Bluhm's cathartic and multi-dimensional lyrics are cradled in his gritty elastic voice and strengthened with Greg Loiacono's dynamic vocal range and ear for perfect, gold plated harmony. - Eric Shea http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.30311652&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss Roots Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:31:21 -0700 Top Tracks by The Mother Hips on Rhapsody Online 30311652 tra.30311652 The Mother Hips art.7127 0.99 Pacific Dust alb.30309077 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/3/1/5/1/1811513_170x170.jpg 2009-10-27 00:00:00.0 null true White Falcon Fuzz tra.30311652 258000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.30311652&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.30311652&variant=data&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.30311653&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss Roots Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:31:21 -0700 Top Tracks by The Mother Hips on Rhapsody Online 30311653 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http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.30311661&variant=data&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.30311660&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss Roots Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:31:21 -0700 Top Tracks by The Mother Hips on Rhapsody Online 30311660 tra.30311660 The Mother Hips art.7127 0.99 Pacific Dust alb.30309077 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/3/1/5/1/1811513_170x170.jpg 2009-10-27 00:00:00.0 null true Are You Free tra.30311660 207000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.30311660&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.30311660&variant=data&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.9158161&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss Roots Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by The Mother Hips on Rhapsody Online 9158161 tra.9158161 The Mother Hips art.7127 0.99 Later Days alb.9157611 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/8/0/0/790089_170x170.jpg 1998-01-01 00:00:00.0 1998-01-01 00:00:00.0 true Gold Plated tra.9158161 211000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.9158161&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.9158161&variant=data&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.13757876&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss Roots Tue, 3 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by The Mother Hips on Rhapsody Online 13757876 tra.13757876 The Mother Hips art.7127 0.99 Kiss The Crystal Flake alb.13756280 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/2/6/0/990621_170x170.jpg 2007-04-03 00:00:00.0 2007-04-03 00:00:00.0 true Time-Sick Son of a Grizzly Bear tra.13757876 181000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.13757876&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.13757876&variant=data&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.29480444&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss Roots Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:05:16 -0800 Top Tracks by The Mother Hips on Rhapsody Online 29480444 tra.29480444 The Mother Hips art.7127 0.99 Part-Timer Goes Full alb.29479019 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/8/9/0/1760985_170x170.jpg 2009-08-11 00:00:00.0 null true Shut The Door tra.29480444 220000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.29480444&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.29480444&variant=data&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.9158172&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss Roots Thu, 1 Jan 1998 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by The Mother Hips on Rhapsody Online 9158172 tra.9158172 The Mother Hips art.7127 0.99 Later Days alb.9157611 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/9/8/0/0/790089_170x170.jpg 1998-01-01 00:00:00.0 1998-01-01 00:00:00.0 true October Teen tra.9158172 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http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.9158162&variant=data&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.9158127&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss Roots Tue, 1 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by The Mother Hips on Rhapsody Online 9158127 tra.9158127 The Mother Hips art.7127 0.99 Red Tandy alb.9157607 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/8/0/0/790087_170x170.jpg 2005-11-01 00:00:00.0 2005-11-01 00:00:00.0 true Red Tandy tra.9158127 140000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.9158127&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.9158127&variant=data&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.20437532&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss Roots Fri, 30 May 2008 04:22:00 -0700 Top Tracks by The Mother Hips on Rhapsody Online 20437532 tra.20437532 The Mother Hips art.7127 0.0 A Farewell To The Sweetwater alb.20431779 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Hey Emilie tra.1001301 284000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1001301&variant=play&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.1001301&variant=data&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.20437541&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss Roots Fri, 30 May 2008 04:22:01 -0700 Top Tracks by The Mother Hips on Rhapsody Online 20437541 tra.20437541 The Mother Hips art.7127 0.0 A Farewell To The Sweetwater alb.20431779 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/5/2/4/1224257_170x170.jpg 2008-04-15 00:00:00.0 null false Cinnamon Girl tra.20437541 260000 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.20437541&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.20437541&variant=data&rws=%2Fthe-mother-hips%2Ftop-tracks.rss