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Dryve
Hum

Album US 1994 on not on label label
Rock, Pop, Folk, World and

Product Description "Hum" was Dryve's first CD which was released in November 1994. They recorded the disc between Feb. and July of the same year. The disc was well received in their hometown of San Diego as it received excellent press reviews and strong radio play on the local rock and AAA stations. The first track "Happy song" won the grand prize in the San Diego songwriters guild contest of 1994. "Hum" was also nominated for the best rock album of the 1995 San Diego music awards. The feel of the cd lends itself to Tom Petty, Cowboy Junkies and Counting Crows. It has that mid 90's coffee house vibe with a smart pop edge and diverse musical range. Review I've always considered Dryve's national debut CD, Thrifty Mr. Kickstar, their second album because I was fortunate to pick up one of the last copies of their independent release, Hum, in October 1996, months before Thrifty was released. Dryve lasted barely a year on the national scene, but that first release is still available through some of the original members of the band. Dryve continued to write new material as their sound changed, so Hum features an almost completely different set of original songs. Only one, "Rain" made it to their major distribution release. The eclectic instruments, smart, sun-drenched lyrics, and subtle hints of profound faith made Hum stand out from the muddy despair of grunge rumbling across the musical scene when it was originally released, and five years later, this is still a stand out. Dryve is fondly remembered by their fans who may well appreciate the opportunity to pick up Hum, but anyone interested in commercially viable music that does not compromise the artists's Christian beliefs will find this an enjoyable case study. -- Linda T. Stonehocker

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