The March 2002 release of the Chicago alt country band, Dolly Varden. Formed in 1995 and fronted by the husband and wife, singer-songwriter team of Stephen Dawson and Diane Christiansen, Dolly Varden plays what has been called "unabashedly gorgeous Pop music...an effortless meld of Rock, Country and Soul." Along with band mates Mark Balletto (guitar), Michael Bradburn (bass), and Matt Thobe (drums), the group has developed over the course of 7 years, 3 critically acclaimed albums, and hundreds of performances in the U.S. and Europe.

"Another masterpiece of gloriously hooky pop, flavored with a generous dash of country. Forgiven Now is a high-water mark for this band. Their thoughtful lyrics, gorgeous melodies, excellent musicianship and wonderful singing add up to one of the best albums you're likely to hear this year." -Associated Press

Track List
Side 1
1 Surrounded by the sound
2 Trying to live up
3 Forgiven now
4 The lotus hour
5 Overwhelming

Side 2
1 Wish I was here
2 There's a magic
3 Time for me to leave
4 Disappear
5 1000 men like cigarettes
6 Meant to be