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Following a brief hiatus after 2007's critically acclaimed debut Thirst for Romance, Cherry Ghost's second album is an even stronger calling card for those yet to be introduced to their brooding take on country/folk-tinged rock. With help from Doves and Massive Attack producer Dan Austin, Beneath This Burning Shoreline presents an even greater canvas. Dispelling the sense that Cherry Ghost is simply a vehicle for singer/songwriter Simon Aldred, this feels like a full-band effort with intimate arrangements of epic songs.
The imaginative song titles may deter listeners preferring albums to not read like sonnets, but they manage to be clever without ever alienating the listener. Despite hope and light occasionally shining through, there is a pervading darkness, particularly on songs like The Night They Buried Sadie Clay, which is jaw-dropping: a funeral march of mariachi strings, gentle brass and a country twang, although a phone call from Nick Cave regarding the title feels imminent. Not that Aldred shares our adopted-Australian's timbre; instead, his soulful croon is hard to place, with shades of Morrissey and Ed Harcourt, but also with an intention of its own.
Cherry Ghost's label, Heavenly, is an established stamp of quality, and because their signings have grown less frequent, it is always worth eyeing up new signees. This is particularly true of those that have been allowed time to develop, a trajectory Cherry Ghost share with Fiction Record's Elbow. Opener We Sleep on Stones–a haunting murder ballad (is that the phone again?)–is more melodic than expected, while the astonishing fluidity of A Month of Mornings is reminiscent of Coldplay's Don't Panic... had it been written in the dark, by Frank Sinatra. In such ambitious company Black Fang falls flat, a rare occasion of the band trying too hard, but the playlist-baiting Luddite rings of Doves' more pounding moments and, even more sweetly, The Waterboys, as does the liberal declaration of lead single Kissing Strangers.
Although the word classic is heavily overused in reviews, there is a true class to these stately, story-boarded songs. Cherry Ghost have perfectly picked up on the ambition of their debut and this new set points to, if not bright, then stately places ahead.
--Tom Hocknell
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought Cherry Ghosts first album, A Thirst For Romance back in November 2007 and although I thought the singles Mathematics and People Help The People were great it took me a few plays to fully appreciate the album. Once I did, the album was on constant repeat. The tracks had a slight tinge of country to them and although the lyrics were sometimes quite dark, it also had a certain warmth about it and the songs were uplifting and euphoric.
"Beneath This Burning Shoreline" is not exactly the same as the last album and I would be dissapointed if it was as this would show that they had become stale. However, they have returned with a more experienced and mature feel about them that shows a band that has great focus on there own sound. Yes, there are the odd one or two tracks that will clearly be singles and yes there are the tracks that need to be played several times for you to click with, but this only adds to the slow burner appeal of what is a fantastic album. Once the tracks have been aired a few times they become another set of essential listening.
In other words.....If you fell for their first album then you won't be disappointed as with many other awkward 2nd album releases.
They're playing live around October and I can't wait to see them for the first time.
"Beneath This Burning Shoreline" is not exactly the same as the last album and I would be dissapointed if it was as this would show that they had become stale. However, they have returned with a more experienced and mature feel about them that shows a band that has great focus on there own sound. Yes, there are the odd one or two tracks that will clearly be singles and yes there are the tracks that need to be played several times for you to click with, but this only adds to the slow burner appeal of what is a fantastic album. Once the tracks have been aired a few times they become another set of essential listening.
In other words.....If you fell for their first album then you won't be disappointed as with many other awkward 2nd album releases.
They're playing live around October and I can't wait to see them for the first time.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The brainchild of Boltonian Simon Aldred, Cherry Ghost return with "Beneath This Burning Shoreline", the follow up to their superb debut release "Thirst For Romance".
From the opening Johnny Cash-esque beats of "We Sleep On Stones", you know it is going to be an epic, soaring record and the band don't disappoint. In much the same way as 2007's "Thirst For Romance", there is a mixture of styles here and the high quality of the songwriting is what really stands out. Aldred won an Ivor Novello for the 2007 song "People Help The People" and tracks such as "Luddite" and "The Night They Buried Sadie Clay" will only further enhance his reputation.
Whilst we had to wait until the end of "Thirst For Romance" for the majestic, melodic anthem "Mathematics", the highlight of "Beneath This Burning Shoreline" is track 4 - "Kissing Strangers". A atunningly beautiful song, it is destined to be one of the singles of 2010.
Beautifully crafted guitar albums are few and far between these days. However, in "Beneath This Burning Shoreline" you get a record stuffed full of brilliant, anthemic songs, superbly performed.
Highly recommended.
From the opening Johnny Cash-esque beats of "We Sleep On Stones", you know it is going to be an epic, soaring record and the band don't disappoint. In much the same way as 2007's "Thirst For Romance", there is a mixture of styles here and the high quality of the songwriting is what really stands out. Aldred won an Ivor Novello for the 2007 song "People Help The People" and tracks such as "Luddite" and "The Night They Buried Sadie Clay" will only further enhance his reputation.
Whilst we had to wait until the end of "Thirst For Romance" for the majestic, melodic anthem "Mathematics", the highlight of "Beneath This Burning Shoreline" is track 4 - "Kissing Strangers". A atunningly beautiful song, it is destined to be one of the singles of 2010.
Beautifully crafted guitar albums are few and far between these days. However, in "Beneath This Burning Shoreline" you get a record stuffed full of brilliant, anthemic songs, superbly performed.
Highly recommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Searching Amazon for other bands, up popped this album with an intriguing review. Bought it entirely on spec - then just had to buy the first album as well. I have no idea what type of music it is supposed to be, if it is good, bad, in or out of fashion, something for the under 10s or the over 75s. All I know is that I cannot stop listening to Cherry Ghost's music and love the driving drums of Sleep on Stones as much as the beautiful melody of Mathematics and all of the variation in between. Sometimes dark, sometimes happy, sometimes wistful - buy this and enjoy. Check out the videos on UTube to kick start a new habit.
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Super album
Such a good album though so invisible - classy but populist, surely deserves a mass audience. And proves that a classic set-up can still be fresh. Read more
Published 6 months ago by C. Vaughan
Great 2nd Album
A real improvement on the first album, well written songs, good lyrics, great melodies. Its a must buy for any music lovers out there.
Published 16 months ago by J. Vidler
Beneath this burning shoreline
I bought this solely on the back of amazon reviews. Its's a really good albumn which had me humming the melodies in the first 2 or 3 listens and is worth a purchase.
Published 17 months ago by Anonymous
Not inspired
I am AMAZED at all the 5 star reviews for this CD. It's a good album but no way is it brilliant, a classic or outstanding. Read more
Published 17 months ago by RM
Cherry Ghost - OUTSTANDING Band!
I bought Beneath This Burning Shoreline on the recommendation of a friend and on the strength of the preview tracks, and I'm certainly glad I did. Read more
Published 18 months ago by G. Brookes
Beneath This Burning Shoreline
This must be a contender for album of the year. Great songs, great production, this band should be bigger!!
Published 19 months ago by Piranha
Love Kissing Strangers
Heard Kissing Strangers on radio and had to hear more of this band. Love the tone of Simon Aldred's voice. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Báinne
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL ALBUM....
Ladies and Gentlemen...
this THE ALBUM, Cherry Ghost made it!
I m in luv with the voice of this man...and what soundtrack for you wonderful life! Read more
this THE ALBUM, Cherry Ghost made it!
I m in luv with the voice of this man...and what soundtrack for you wonderful life! Read more
Published 19 months ago by RAB
Beneath this burning shoreline
Went to see Cherry Ghost last night. They were brilliant. Had to order their new cd this morning.
Hope it's as good as the live version.I'm sure it will be.
Hope it's as good as the live version.I'm sure it will be.
Published 20 months ago by Jane Reid
This quiet majesty
this follow up to 'thirst for romance' is immaculate and gently addictive. simon aldred and his band of friends have again created an atmospheric collection of late night laments... Read more
Published 20 months ago by H. Ogilvie
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