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Tom Smith of Editors and Andy Burrows (former drummer of Razorlight and more recently of I Am Arrows) will release a festive album, 'Funny Looking Angels' through Play It Again Sam this winter Both share a love of the classic Christmas songs and a fascination with the idea of Christmas records of the past, good and bad. Feeling that the innocence of the Christmas song had been lost in commercial plans and TV-sponsored drivel, the plan to make a traditional Christmas record – the kind of album that goes on after Christmas lunch for a singalong and a slump on the sofa as the wintry weather peeks through the windows – took on a life of its own. 'Funny Looking Angels' is above all a record born out of friendship. A mix of original tracks and covers chosen because they remind the protagonists of Christmas in direct or oblique ways, the album features vocals from both Tom and Andy and an eclectic choice of cover versions from Yazoo's 'Only You' and Black's 'Wonderful Life' (which they performed together some years previously) to The Longpigs 'On and On' and cult Birmingham band Delta's 'Funny Looking Angels', which also gave them their album title and is an affectionate nod from Tom to his formative musical years in the city. The album also features a guest vocal from rising star Agnes Obel, already a major name in mainland Europe, in duet with Tom on the closing track, a sumptuous version of 'The Christmas Song'. The album is unashamed in its use of classic Christmas style backing vocals and strings, jingle bells and lyrical references to winter and Christmas. It is a record to enjoy in the purest sense, to listen to with friends over the holidays, to put on when everyone comes back from the pub, a soundtrack to the winter break. It is neither a naked grab for a hit nor a tongue in cheek joke. It is two friends and two very capable musicians trying to restore a sense of the community and joy of the season.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Download
To a quinquagenarian, in age (for me) of musical famine, this album contains complete sonic beauty. This is surprising to me since I'm not an album person and individual tracks fall or stand on their own. The vocals, arrangements and orchestrations have been worked intelligently and sublimely to produce a wonderment.
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having read the description of this album before it was due out I knew I had to have it. It arrived last weekend & I've listened to it lots since then.
I wouldn't call it the usual type of Christmas CD full of jingle bells & tales of Santa Claus but it will definitely get you in the mood for Christmas.
The album comprises some Christmas songs & other non-Christmas-y songs but the mood is very much of cold Winter days & spicy mulled wine - I was most disppointed that it wasn't actually snowing when I looked outside & it feels like a hug in a big woolly jumper.
Tom Smith's voice is very deep & works well with the more sombre songs on the album. Andy Burrows' voice is totally different & to me, sounds a little Beatle-esque on some songs. They work beautifully together.
Buy it - you won't be disppointed!
I wouldn't call it the usual type of Christmas CD full of jingle bells & tales of Santa Claus but it will definitely get you in the mood for Christmas.
The album comprises some Christmas songs & other non-Christmas-y songs but the mood is very much of cold Winter days & spicy mulled wine - I was most disppointed that it wasn't actually snowing when I looked outside & it feels like a hug in a big woolly jumper.
Tom Smith's voice is very deep & works well with the more sombre songs on the album. Andy Burrows' voice is totally different & to me, sounds a little Beatle-esque on some songs. They work beautifully together.
Buy it - you won't be disppointed!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I heard some of the tracks in session on the radio on the way home after the 'last long trip' of the year so maybe I was in a good mood! I was impressed with the sound and the idea enough to buy the CD and on another listen to the tracks I'd already heard and a first listen to the others I am very happy with this.
As one other reviewer mentions, this is a different kind of seasonal CD which has the 'feel' of the season rather than being an outright Christmas CD. There are tracks on it which will be played at other times of the year as well. Lyrically and sonically very good indeed. What's more (or maybe less), at just 35 minutes long, the 10 track set does not outstay its' welcome.
For me, Christmas this year started with the arrival of this CD.
As one other reviewer mentions, this is a different kind of seasonal CD which has the 'feel' of the season rather than being an outright Christmas CD. There are tracks on it which will be played at other times of the year as well. Lyrically and sonically very good indeed. What's more (or maybe less), at just 35 minutes long, the 10 track set does not outstay its' welcome.
For me, Christmas this year started with the arrival of this CD.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A Great Alternative Christmas Album
Tom Smith and Andy Burrows have combined traditional christmas songs and some originals pieces, which together make a really delightful christmas album. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Linda Barrett
more editors please
Tom Smith what were you thinking?This is truely awful,as a huge fan of editors.i was expecting wonderful things from this.How wrong i was.Burrows really?tut tut. Read more
Published 3 months ago by siborg
Ignore NME!
Ignore a poor review in NME, probabaly based on an attempt to be cool by being scathing (not the first time for NME - I seem to remember a scathing early review of Arctic Monkeys... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dean
Fantastic Album
I got this album after hearing "When The Thames Froze" on Simon Mayo's Drivetime show on Radio 2. It is beautifully made and although it is a Christmas themed album you could... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Phoebe Piper
Surprise of 2011
This is simply a gorgeous listening experience and it contains a lot of truly beautiful music. Smith and Burrows combine well although for me the Smith led tracks are my favorite... Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. MOORE
Will be played every Christmas (& other times)
Went for this because of the artists and was not disapointed - great album. A new must have at Christmas!
Published 4 months ago by Racing Toast
Great Stuff..!!!
This is simply a terrific Christmas album. It's not a 'party' album, more an atmospheric winter album, well worth a listen.
Published 4 months ago by OxBo
perfect xmas
This album was a joy to listen to for xmas 2011. It is the spiritual successor to the Pogues. Not too sweet, just the right amount of darkness finishing on a hint of hope to get us... Read more
Published 4 months ago by soundtracks geek
Smith & Burrows - Funny Looking Angels
This album deservedly gets 4 stars. As a Christmas album it avoids the twee of so many popular artists' attempts. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Susan
Brilliant
Great album. Heard it on the radio and bought it straight away from Amazon! Absolutely fab tracks and just a brill album .
Published 4 months ago by Ruth
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