# Aloha – Here Comes Everyone
Aloha released their debut album "Here Comes Everyone" on Polyvinyl Record Company in 2004, establishing themselves as a noteworthy indie rock act during a fertile period for the label. The Chicago-based project emerged from the vibrant underground music scene of the early 2000s, contributing to the indie rock renaissance that defined the decade. This vinyl release captures the band at their creative inception, presenting a carefully crafted introduction to their sound.
"Here Comes Everyone" showcases a distinctive blend of indie and rock sensibilities that appeals to collectors seeking substantive alternative music. The album balances ethereal, atmospheric passages with more grounded rock instrumentation across its twelve tracks. Opening with "All The Wars," the record establishes an introspective tone that persists throughout. Notable standout tracks include "Summer Away," which demonstrates the band's ability to craft memorable melodies, and the extended closer "Goodbye To The Factory," a five-and-a-half minute composition that builds emotional resonance through its patient arrangement.
The album's middle section, featuring songs like "Boys In The Bathtub" and "Be Near," reveals the band's gift for intimate songwriting, while "Perry Como Gold" offers an unexpected deep cut showcasing instrumental sophistication. Shorter tracks like "Altoona" serve as palate-cleansing interludes within the album's flow, demonstrating thoughtful sequencing.
For vinyl enthusiasts seeking indie rock with artistic ambition and melodic depth, "Here Comes Everyone" represents a worthwhile acquisition from the mid-2000s independent music landscape, capturing a moment when Polyvinyl Records was championing innovative alternative acts.
