Hang On is the debut studio album

Studio album

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 by Muncie-based American rock

Rock music

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 band The Goodnight Fields, released on April 30, 2011 in the United States.

Background

The band recorded the album between January 2010 and February 2011 at Ball State University. Many of the tracks were originally recorded as demos which the band decided to keep as they felt they had spontaneity. They did, however, have some remixed by for the studio album.

Release and reception

Hang On was released on April 30, 2011 in the United States. Initial reviews noted the band's debut success including Rob F of Leicester Bangs who says "they’re right on track for some sort of breakthrough, and “Hang On

Hang On

Hang On is the debut studio album by Muncie-based American rock band The Goodnight Fields, released on April 30, 2011 in the United States.-Background:...

” is littered with songs that could attract a substantial audience."

Track listing

Musicians

• Blake Mohler — lead vocals
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  , guitar
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• Suzanne Dennis — background vocals
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• Pat Hannon — bass
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  , keys
  KEYS
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• Bianca Russelburg — drums
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  , percussion
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Crew

• Blake Mohler - Writer / Composer / Producer
• Suzanne Dennis - Writer / Composer / Producer
• Pat Hannon - Writer / Composer / Producer
• Bianca Russelburg - Writer / Composer / Producer