Albums
Title(s):
“Safe Away”, “Safe Away / Are You A Sleeper? EP”
Release Dates / Labels:
Self-Released 1998
Re-Released January 16, 2000 by Burnt Toast Vinyl
RE-RE-Released as "Safe Away/Are You A Sleeper EP" on October 16, 2006 by The Militia Group
| Track | Title | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Disc 1 - Safe Away: | ||
| 01. | Steven | |
| 02. | Breathe In This Life | |
| 03. | Over My Head | |
| 04. | This And That | |
| 05. | Closer To The Sun | |
| 06. | What Will Stay? | |
| 07. | Miles | |
| 08. | Dain | |
| 09. | Los Angeles | |
| 10. | Around Everything | |
| 11. | I Would Call You Now | |
| 12. | Sarah’s Bridge | |
| 13. | I Won’t Leave | |
| 14. | Broken (bonus track) | |
| Disc 2 - Are You A Sleeper? ep / Live / Bonus Tracks: | ||
| 1. | Are You a Sleeper? | |
| 2. | Postcard Song | |
| 3. | How to Be Alone | |
| 4. | Little Flowers (acoustic Version) | |
| 5. | Castle and Cathedral (featuring Rosie Thomas) | |
| 6. | The '80s (live)* | |
| 7. | Grandma Mary (live)* | |
| 8. | Los Angeles (live)* | |
| 9. | Say You’ll Stick Around | |
| 10. | Meant To Be | |
About Safe Away:
Denison Witmer’s first full-length release, Safe Away, is
a giveaway of the dual talents behind the work. The fond appeal
of Denison’s own songwriting, in combination with the shimmering
instrumental work of Don Peris (the Innocence Mission) unfolds
with airy simplicity. Unlike successive albums, Safe Away is minimally
produced – a close replication of a live acoustic performance,
with touches of organ or guitar appearing almost as subconscious
blushes of emotion, rather than anything to be focused on by the
listener. Witmer proceeds through the set list with the confidence
and generosity of a seasoned songwriter, despite the journal-like
candor of his lyrics. As Witmer opens his heart, Peris likewise
opens volumes of space with his reverberant production style,
setting Witmer on good footing for his first of several records
on the Burnt Toast Vinyl label. — Lisa M. Smith (All Music
Guide)
About Are You A Sleeper? EP:
Are You A Sleeper? is a follow up EP to Denison's 2005 album Are You A Dreamer? Are You A Sleeper? EP contains several stripped down versions of songs that originally appear on Are You A Dreamer?, as well as two previously unreleased tracks, three live tracks (recorded with Saxon Shore at WXPN World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, PA), and two old B-sides.
