Press
There’s so much talent on display, it’s no wonder the pair inspire such a dedicated and vocal following. - The Independent, on She & Him’s May 7th, 2010 performance at KOKO in London
What makes the album so distinctive isn’t just the sound of her voice, the quality of her songwriting, or even the resourcefulness of his arrangements, but their joint insistence that these old sounds have as much to say nowadays as they ever did. - Pitchfork, on Volume Two
Volume Two sees the return of She & Him and with fantastic results. Any shyness surrounding Deschanel’s songwriting on the first record has melted away, and here she is unabashed, graceful and poignant. Ward has followed suit, fleshing out the production canvas right along with Deschanel’s ever-growing gusto. - Filter
“[Volume Two] proves again that she’s not a dabbler, just as it proves again that she and Mr. Ward, her producer, share similar ideals…It’s breezy but sturdy, impeccably styled.” - New York Times
“You’d be hard pressed to find another album this year as fun and as flat-out enjoyable as this one.” - Washington Post
“[Volume Two] is clean and intimate – the sound of a duo making music as much for themselves as for an audience.” - Time
She & Him have once again managed to flaunt both brains and beauty. - Under The Radar
Together they pose as a great lost Seventies AM-gold couple. - Rolling Stone
A disarming set of simple pop songs drawn from a variety of ‘60’s and ‘70’s styles, a perfectly charming record for the onset of spring. - Time Out NY
Each of the tracks oscillate between 50’s doo-wop and classic country, courtesy of Ward’s impeccable production talents. Steel guitars, vintage-like percussion, and intricate mastering create Jackie DeShannon meets Roseanne Cash in this successful partnership. - American Songwriter




