The Island Hills Chorus - The Hills Are Alive

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Review by Randall Talley

The Hills Are Alive: A Folk Journey That Feels Like Home If you’re the kind of person who loves music that wraps around your soul like an old quilt, The Hills Are Alive by The Island Hills Chorus might just become your new favorite thing. This album feels like sitting on a porch at sunset, sipping something sweet and letting life slow down for once. It’s folk, it’s country, it’s got a little world vibe sprinkled in—basically, it’s everything you didn’t know you needed right now. George Avener directed this gem under Silver Crest Custom (props to them for keeping things authentic), and let me tell ya, there’s heart stitched into every track. There are ten songs here, but I gotta talk about two that stuck with me long after the record stopped spinning. First up is "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head." Yeah, yeah, you’ve heard covers before—but not like this one. They took what could’ve been cheesy and turned it into pure magic. You can almost picture yourself biking through town on a lazy summer day, wind messing up your hair while B.J. Thomas’ classic gets reimagined as if it was written yesterday. The harmonies? Unreal. It’s nostalgic without being sappy, hopeful without trying too hard. Honestly, it made me wanna grab my bike and ride till my legs gave out. Then there’s "For Once In My Life." Man, oh man. This version hits different—it doesn’t scream “big moment,” but instead sneaks up on you when you least expect it. Their take feels intimate, like someone whispering their truth across a campfire. When they sing about finally finding happiness, you believe them. And maybe, just maybe, it makes you think about all those times you caught a break too. It’s simple yet so powerful, and honestly, I teared up a little bit listening to it. No shame in admitting that. Other tracks like "By The Time He Gets To Phoenix" and "Who Will Buy" bring their own charm, but these two really stood out because they felt alive—not perfect, not overly polished, just raw enough to remind you that music isn’t supposed to be flawless; it’s supposed to make you feel something. Here’s the kicker though: this album isn’t going to win any Grammy awards anytime soon, and frankly, I don’t think it cares. What it does do is give us permission to sit back, breathe deep, and appreciate the little things in life again. Listening to it feels like reconnecting with an old friend you haven’t seen in years. So yeah, check out The Hills Are Alive. Just don’t blame me if you find yourself humming along days later or randomly tearing up during random moments. Oh, and hey—if anyone asks where you heard about it, just say… uh, from some guy who wouldn’t stop gushing about raindrops and lucky days.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Didn't We
Running Wild
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head
A Fella Needs A Girl
For All We Know
This Is My Lucky Day
For Once In My Life
Who Will Buy
Something
By The Time He Gets To Phoenix

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Catalog Numbers

SA 41772

Labels

Silver Crest Custom

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Album

Credits

RoleCredit
Directed ByGeorge Avener

About The Island Hills Chorus

Name Vars

  • Island Hills
  • The Island Hills Chorus

Members

  • George Avener

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *The Hills Are Alive* by The Island Hills Chorus is a hidden gem in the Folk, World, & Country genre. It’s packed with tracks that blend heartfelt lyrics and lush harmonies. One standout fact? The album was directed by George Avener, who clearly had a knack for bringing out the group’s vocal magic. And get this—it was released under the Silver Crest Custom label, a small but impactful imprint. Tracks like "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head" and "For Once In My Life" show how they took well-known songs and gave them a fresh, soulful twist. Definitely worth a listen if you love music with storytelling vibes!