Los Angeles Loved... Leather Hyman (and Still Loves Listing Ship)
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Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Los Angeles Loved... Leather Hyman (and Still Loves Listing Ship)


That title seems strange to read now but loving Leather Hyman was a common feeling ten years ago in Los Angeles. We saw this band for the first time at Al's Bar just because of their name. We thought we were in for a night of diabolic S&M punk but instead were treated to some delightful chamber rock.

Years go by and we hear that Leather Hyman (which is just the clever combination of names between Lyman Chaffee and Heather Lockie), changed their name to Listing Ship which again sparked curiosity but not in the S&M kind of way. Now a seven member ensemble of wondrous strings and vocal harmonies, the group is a favorite in the ever-growing movement of L.A.'s amazing prog folk scene.

So for Leather Hyman or Listing Ship, whichever name, we love them the same.

Leather Hyman - "Steve McQueen" (MP3)
Leather Hyman - "All Tomorrow's Parties" (MP3)
Listing Ship - "Black Eyes Of The Sea" (MP3)
Listing Ship - "Crooked Teeth" (MP3)
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