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Peggy Sue | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (12 Sep 2011)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Wichita Recordings
  • ASIN: B005HVKV4M
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 25,857 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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When a band reaches their second album, words like 'maturity' and 'development' are typically expected to make appearances in any review. Of course, they're not always deserved - and, often, they can signal a shift in style to the detriment of the act's chances. But in the case of Acrobats, the follow-up to 2010's Fossils and Other Phantoms debut, Peggy Sue have more than ensured that progress has produced a more than worthy end product.

A significant step onwards from their acoustic debut, Acrobats finds the trio developing a taste for the electric, which adds miles to their creative horizons. While this is the first and most easily recognisable change to their sound, there is also a subtle difference apparent in the writing: Acrobats has the feel of an album made by a band, with drummer Olly's contributions now weaved into the record as opposed to resting as a backbone; and throughout, Rosa and Katy's vocals are intertwined, harmonising into one voice.

Opening in a dark mist of Duke Spirit-styled guitars, Cut My Teeth is strong introduction to a record that's as open and honest as it is deeply shy and brooding. Lyrics like, "When will you learn you will never be first" (Song & Dance) and, "What you thought was gold was only flesh and bone / So flesh and bone is all you'll own" (There Always Was) are so striking and evocative it's hard to believe they've been crafted by musicians still in their 20s.

Produced by John Parish, there are (perhaps inevitably) moments that recall the work of Polly Jean Harvey - but the parallels always feels innocent rather than acts of pastiche. While it's clear Peggy Sue are fans, of Polly and many more powerful artists in their own collections, on Acrobats they've taken said influences and moulded them into a very individual story.

This is a record that withstands listen after listen, each element holding its own against the other. Peggy Sue have not only created an appetite for what lies next, they've cemented themselves as a group deserving the same accolades as those far beyond their years.

--Jen Long

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New 2011 album from London alt-folk/indie-rock trio produced by John Parish! Includes 'Song & Dance'.For fans of PJ Harvey, Anna Calvi etc

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By Adam
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I never would usually employ the word awesome since its been over-used and cheesified. But... Last night I dreamed I was on the N.Devon coast, the sea was crashing on the rocks and massive, craggy cliffs rose against a stormy crimson sunrise. The word on my mind as I awoke was 'awesome'. I'm not gonna say that just yet about Peggy Sue and this album but they evoke these kinds of images and I reckon they are heading in the direction of the true meaning of this word!! Cut in Bristol and produced by our incredibly talented John Parish this album shows strong progression and a far more powerful and individual sound than their debut. I saw them live at the Louisiana last week and it was a brilliant experience, they kind of throw you around you physically and emotionally in all directions and then smile about it afterwards. I'd kind of like them to move to Bristol as this is where the next wave of great things are gonna come from (and also I'd like to see alot more of them!!). But wherever they are based they are definitely going somewhere good......, brilliant live, a really good album and (I hope) a taster of even more passionate, dark reflections and delicious delectations to come.
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Once these tracks insinuate themselves in your head they just don't move out and you won't want them to either. Spirited, visceral and original, Peggy Sue have come up with a smouldering gem here. Wonderful stuff!
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If you like PJ Harvey's Dry... 7 Feb 2012
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Produced by John Parish, longtime PJ Harvey collaborator, this album has a sonic quality that takes me back to PJ Harvey's early releases like Dry and Rid of Me. However, that comparison should not in any way imply that Peggy Sue is some kind of imitator. Their other albums explored more acoustic instrumentation, and their songwriting and use of double-lead vocals throughout put them in their own unique category. Songs like "Cut my Teeth," "Song and Dance," and "All We'll Keep" have been pretty much playing in my backbrain since I spent a day listening to this album. If you like raw-sounding music with interesting harmonies and surprising change-ups, you'll love this. This album kicks ass.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Wrong CD, good music 6 Feb 2012
By Jean - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
That CD is a real surprise, because it was not at all what I ordered. Instead I received 'strange boys' and it is a great CD. So I'm pleased by the music. I guess I'll order another copy of Acrobats
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