"[The album] is home to layers of swirling colors and subtle sonic revelations. Hourglass, named for the feeling cultivated by its title track, is an album marked by exceptional attention to detail that rewards repeat listens and suggests the young group's potential."
- Dan Mazanec, Freelance music critic and Director of Operations at www.spindividual.com

"Rating: 8 out of 10
This very much an album of the time. A very contemporary sound, but with an underlying maturity that is just a pleasure to listen to."
- Indie Launchpad (www.indielaunchpad.com)

Released on October 14th, 2006
Recorded on 2" analog tape in 17 days at Longview Farm Studios, North Brookfield, MA
Mixed on 1/2" analog tape at The Magic Shop, New York, NY
Produced by Jimi Zhivago
Engineered by Pete DeBoer
Mastered by Joe Gastwirt at Joe Gastwirt Mastering

Mercer is:
Michael McKegney - Vocals, Piano, Keys
Kevin Dowdell - Guitar, Bass, Keys
Rich Barone - Drums, Percussion

Influences include:
Keane, Radiohead, Coldplay, Secret Machines, Dash