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Album Savings: £1.41 compared to buying all songs
- Original Release Date: 15 Jan 2010
- Format - Music: MP3
- Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player
- Also available in CD Format
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| Song Title | Time | Price | |||
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| Play | 1. When You Walk In The Room | 3:26 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 2. So Brand New | 3:29 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 3. Barricades | 4:03 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 4. High On The Tide | 4:57 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 5. Faster Than The Setting Sun | 3:40 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 6. Livewire | 4:20 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 7. Firebird | 3:48 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 8. She Needs Me | 4:52 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 9. Don't Be Shy | 3:59 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 10. Any Direction | 3:44 | £0.89 |
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Fyfe's first solo album is a mixed affair in terms of sound and emotion, jumping easily through jubilant songs such as the opening track, 'When You Walk in the Room', and laments on lost love like the beautiful 'Barricades'. If you are coming to this album having heard and liked the Guillemots albums then you may be surprised as this is quite different; a collection of brilliant, yet simple, pop songs, rather than a lush experiment in creating soundscapes. The only track that sounds to me like it could have been on a Guillemots album is 'So Brand New', the song from which the album title comes.
Recorded after a break-up, it deals with the singer's feelings about the relationship. There are the exuberant high points that come out in the first track and songs such as lead single 'She Needs Me' with its soaring chorus, or 'High on the Tide', which has a lazy, laid-back summer feel. On the flip side are the tormented, introspective songs that deal with the aftermath; with lyrics such as 'love is a crippled dream', they are not easy to listen to, yet the pain often translates into something beautiful. The plaintive 'Livewire' with its finger-style acoustic guitar backing is another stand-out.
This is a strong body of work, with all tracks intelligent and well-written. The choruses of the upbeat songs are catchy and will stick in your head, while it is difficult at times to stop listening to the more introspective tracks. The joyous songs are good, but it is the quieter tracks which show Fyfe at his strongest. He has a knack of writing fantastic ballads. Yet it is this that perhaps is the downfall of the album; it feels at times that the album is mired in this melancholic, instrospective mood and the pace is somewhat similar throughout.
Despite this, it still comes highly recommend. If you can find the special edition with the bonus disc then snap it up. The extra ten tracks on this bonus disc are just as good as the standard album.
Recorded after a break-up, it deals with the singer's feelings about the relationship. There are the exuberant high points that come out in the first track and songs such as lead single 'She Needs Me' with its soaring chorus, or 'High on the Tide', which has a lazy, laid-back summer feel. On the flip side are the tormented, introspective songs that deal with the aftermath; with lyrics such as 'love is a crippled dream', they are not easy to listen to, yet the pain often translates into something beautiful. The plaintive 'Livewire' with its finger-style acoustic guitar backing is another stand-out.
This is a strong body of work, with all tracks intelligent and well-written. The choruses of the upbeat songs are catchy and will stick in your head, while it is difficult at times to stop listening to the more introspective tracks. The joyous songs are good, but it is the quieter tracks which show Fyfe at his strongest. He has a knack of writing fantastic ballads. Yet it is this that perhaps is the downfall of the album; it feels at times that the album is mired in this melancholic, instrospective mood and the pace is somewhat similar throughout.
Despite this, it still comes highly recommend. If you can find the special edition with the bonus disc then snap it up. The extra ten tracks on this bonus disc are just as good as the standard album.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I am disappointed, but not surprised, that this album did not bother the charts. Fyfe is one of the most precious talents of the modern era.
A great little album that very quietly grabs hold of you and makes your life feel better for having listened to it.
some songs are instant, others are growers. None are fillers.
A great little album that very quietly grabs hold of you and makes your life feel better for having listened to it.
some songs are instant, others are growers. None are fillers.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I wasn't familiar with Fyfe Dangerfield's work and bought this album on the basis of a favourable review. But it is utterly delightful. it reminds me in some ways of early Crowded House although simpler lyrically and with less ornamental melodies. It has a freshness about it that will make you want to listen to it again and again. The arrangements and his voice are very clear which makes enjoying the lyrics so much easier. It's not an album for the hard rockers in the audience but if you like a good singing voice and sweet melodies you'll certainly enjoy this lovely album
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fyfe Dangerfield CD
I STILL haven't received this item !!!!!!! Nearly a month now - have given feedback but still no sight of it !!!!!!
Published 3 months ago by Lisa Nixon
My Wife Liked It
I bought this for my wife on the strength of 'Shes Only A Woman' The problem was that Amazon are selling 2 versions - one has the song (and several more) and one doesn't - for the... Read more
Published 23 months ago by David Jones
VERY DISAPPOINTED
Bought this because I wanted She's always a woman (Didn't get it)- AND guess what there are two versons one with 4 bonus track and this one without SAME PRICE so beware and don't... Read more
Published 23 months ago by John Warner
nothing special
It has no special interest for me! To be honest I only listened once. Sounds like so many other groups that at the end nothing makes you pay attention
Published 23 months ago by Ramon Rodriguez
looped
I must admit i had never heard of fyfe and bought this album on the strength of good reviews and hearing the brilliant faster than the setting sun on the radio . Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. J. Fulton
Fantastic!
Wow. What a great album. Came across this album having searched for the singer of the soundtrack to the John Lewis ad. Read more
Published on 8 May 2010 by Reesy
Shear bliss
Wow! This album is like having a hot bath with your favourite book and a cadbury's flake. Buy it, but make sure you get the 14 track version with 'She's always a Woman' and the... Read more
Published on 6 May 2010 by Anne Moore
Long live the album
Sometimes I despair when I buy a CD and only one or two tracks actually stand out. I blame the MP3 generation and the ease of picking off one or two songs from an artist. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by Shane Howard
Good songs, but flawed as an album.
I bought this album because I enjoyed Fyfe's work with Guillemots and, in many ways, it contains both the strengths and weaknesses of the recorded material of that band. Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by alextorres
Bought by mistake !!
I bought this album by mistake thinking this was the bloke that writes most of the strings for Arcade Fire! Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2010 by Stephen A. Burt
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