Hoi Polloi – Only Flying – 1996

This is the last thing we got from Hoi Polloi after what I consider a great run. I’m pretty sure the sales numbers wouldn’t consider it a great run but I’m referring to the talent and the songs which I consider a great run. This demo is perfectly situated in 1996. I have heard these guys since their early days as Jamboree up until this album and they progressed over that time with the trends. Anyway so here we have a pretty guitar heavy grunge feel and while not my personal favourite style this album was perfect for the time and I only wish it would have lead to an album. But alas this was it for Hoi Polloi. Some trivia, per the guys over at Christian Tape Underground (https://christiantapeunderground.wordpress.com/) there is also a version of this demo simply entitled “Demo”. According to them “If I Was Juliet” and “Only Flying” are trimmed differently between the two releases. Thanks for the music Hoi Polloi.

Tracklist
1 – Simply Super – 4:14
2 – Only Flying – 3:55
3 – If I Was Juliet – 5:14

Credits
Bass – Andrew Horst
Drums – Matt McGuyer
Guitar – Troy Daugherty
Lead Vocals, Words By – Jenny Gullen