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Close to Paradise [Import]

~ Patrick Watson
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (6 Aug 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Secret City
  • ASIN: B000IAZ6W4
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 60,964 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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3. Slip into Your Skin
4. Giver
5. Weight of the World
6. Storm
7. Mr. Tom [Instrumental]
8. Luscious Life
9. Drifters
10. Man Under the Sea
11. Great Escape
12. Sleeping Beauty
13. Bright Shiny Lights

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Why is this guy not more well known?, 25 Mar 2007
By A. Shonfeld (England) - See all my reviews
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I shall repeat, why is this guy not more well known? Hopefully with his upcoming appearance on the Cinematic Orchestra's new album he will be propelled into the spotlight and will have Amazon buyers falling over themselves to write adoring reviews. Ok vocally he does remind me alot of Jeff Buckley (which is quite an achievment in itself) and the very overated Anthony & the Johnsons who I personally find un-listenable. The music is unlike anything else out there at the moment, ranging from simple piano arrangements to lush & elaborate compositions which give his vocal range a true workout. Do yourself a favour and savour the sonic delights of this album, you won't be disappointed.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Close to art-rock paradise, 2 Oct 2007
I've been consumed with this CD for the last couple of weeks. Musically, it's very satisfying, with varied and always effective instrumentation (samples, banjo, glock, horns, strings, accordian) augmenting the strong keyboard and electric guitar contributions. Watson's classical grounding and method is clear, as is his songwriting talent - songs take on engrossing chord sequences, key changes and time signatures. I'm not enamoured with the unrefined production, but the songs and performances make this my best purchase in a while. Highlight: Man under the Sea, but others come pretty close.

Recommended to fans of art-rock, baroque pop etc.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars top drawer, 26 Oct 2007
if you only buy essential albums then this needs to go in your collection. unique soundscapes, beautiful falsetto - i mean beautiful - wonderfully crafted songs and a great soundtrack for the cold winter nights. just cannot stop playing this and it keeps giving me something new on each listen. it is very easy to see why this album won the polaris (canadian mercury award) award.

do yourself a favour friend and check these guys out - you will not be dissappointed
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5.0 out of 5 stars enchanting album
Absolutly beautiful have listened to it almost non stop. Bought it after hearing him featured on Ma Fleur and have not been dissapointed. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Deal
Haven't stopped playing it since my sister recoomended it to me. The falsetto Buckleyesque element others have commented upon but its the strength of the songwriting, the depth of... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Robert Bird

5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden classic
This album is special. It's an album which needs to be listened to - I tried to listen to it first time in my car but that didn't work. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
With obvious comparisons to Jeff Buckley the music has an instant familiarity, with Mr Watsons compelling vocal range. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2007 by Fletcher Sibthorp

4.0 out of 5 stars Truly amazing
It is only a matter of time before Patrick Watson is extremely well-known. This album is truly beautiful and just incredibely lush. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2007 by Mr. R. C. Winney

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