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Track Listings
| 1. Intro |
| 2. To The Light |
| 3. I Need Something |
| 4. All I Got |
| 5. Dream Catch Me |
| 6. Feels Like Home |
| 7. Teardrop |
| 8. Gone In The Morning |
| 9. Sitar-y Thing |
| 10. Uncomfortably Slow |
| 11. Straight Towards The Sun |
| 12. People Should Smile More |
| 13. She's Got The Time |
| 14. U.F.O. |
| 15. Face (Her) |
| 16. Ageing Superhero |
| 17. Lullaby |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Newton Faulkner has toured with Paulo Nutini and James Morrison. You hear this fact far more often than you have to–-it might have made sense to expose his palatable acoustic tinkerings to those massive audiences, but that association leaves too simplistic an impression. He specialises in partially progressive, free-willed folk-pop that is on one hand too cosy and warm for mass consumption–-there’s only so much space around the beach campfire–-but on the other it’s so accessible, so infectious, so feel-good that how could it not be headed for every other car stereo in the country, windows rolled down (weather permitting). It’s not cutting edge by any stretch of the imagination; he constantly reminds of the acoustic balladry of 90s soft-metal bands Extreme and Mr Big (or at least the songs "More than Words" and "To Be with You") via modern day peers like Ben Harper, but Newton Faulkner comes with a fertile imagination and an enjoyably flexible range to dress that foundation up. His gravelly cover of Massive Attack’s "Teardrop" is notable and Jack Johnson’s a good reference for the percussive plucking of tunes like "Gone in the Morning", "To the Light" and "Feels Like Home". There are very few 17-track albums that couldn’t be improved by losing six tracks, but the consistency on Hand Built by Robots is admirable and hints at a long term talent. --James Berry
Product Description
Smash 2007 album that went to #1 in UK. Includes a cover of Massive Attack's "Teardrop".
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this album on impulse after seeing an advert on TV and I'm now very glad for my impulsive nature! All of the other reviews already posted have hit the nail right on the head. This album is fantastic: good vocals, solid beats and rythms, what more could you as for?
I agree with the Amazon product description, it is very much a "sitting round a campfire" style of music, but I just happen to love that style!
Having read other reviews explaining the way he plays i.e. fairly complicated guitar work and doing the drum beats himself by slapping the guitar, my respect for him is huge. As a guitarist myself, listening to the tracks and trying to figure out how he's doing it brings it home. I wouldn't pass up the chance to see him live!
If you like this style of music or just want some good old fashioned good unpretentious music, give this album a go!
I agree with the Amazon product description, it is very much a "sitting round a campfire" style of music, but I just happen to love that style!
Having read other reviews explaining the way he plays i.e. fairly complicated guitar work and doing the drum beats himself by slapping the guitar, my respect for him is huge. As a guitarist myself, listening to the tracks and trying to figure out how he's doing it brings it home. I wouldn't pass up the chance to see him live!
If you like this style of music or just want some good old fashioned good unpretentious music, give this album a go!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album was bought for me as a birthday present, and I really like it. There's a feel-good mood throughout and you can't help be buoyed by Newton's exuberance and obvious pleasure in performing.
He's a fantastic guitarist, using a popping and slapping technique similar to Eric Roche (who was a big influence on him) or Michael Hedges, and it's refreshing to hear someone with genuine talent. He's not a bad vocalist either, though on occasions the songs sound a little like Snow Patrol. It's not ground-breaking, but it is something different to the stream of indie bands that are around at the moment, with Newton turning to a more experimental pop sound, driven by an acoustic guitar.
The quality isn't totally consistant, as a few of the tracks towards the end drop off, but the singles are likely to get stuck in your head for days, and it's hard not to be impressed by the maturity of the song-writing for the most part. Newton Faulkner will be one to watch for the future, and this is a strong debut which is definitely worth owning. I've not moved it from my stereo for days now.
He's a fantastic guitarist, using a popping and slapping technique similar to Eric Roche (who was a big influence on him) or Michael Hedges, and it's refreshing to hear someone with genuine talent. He's not a bad vocalist either, though on occasions the songs sound a little like Snow Patrol. It's not ground-breaking, but it is something different to the stream of indie bands that are around at the moment, with Newton turning to a more experimental pop sound, driven by an acoustic guitar.
The quality isn't totally consistant, as a few of the tracks towards the end drop off, but the singles are likely to get stuck in your head for days, and it's hard not to be impressed by the maturity of the song-writing for the most part. Newton Faulkner will be one to watch for the future, and this is a strong debut which is definitely worth owning. I've not moved it from my stereo for days now.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Went to see John Mayer in the Albert Hall recently and Newton Faulkner opened for him. He was on for about a hour and every piece was superb. He is an excellent entertainer and well worth listening to. A very talented guitar player. He gave John Mayer a very tough act to follow. Naturally I bought the album on my way home. It has been being played in the car ever since and quite a few people have been converted as a result. Buy it and I think you will be too.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
An OK album spoiled by an awful production.
To be fair when reviewing any "art form" a lot is in the individuals taste, if one person likes something and another doesn't who is right? Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. L.K.V.
Love it!
Newton Faulkner is a guitar wizard and I love the raw grittiness of his playing. This product came to me in perfect condition, and well-wrapped and delivered intact by first class... Read more
Published 16 months ago by MamaMel
Fantastic!
I had some high expectations and this album stands up to them fully, great album!
Published 19 months ago by Lily Amar
Brilliant!
Wife is a big fan of his and after seeing him live HAD to get this. Well worth the money for the dvd included.
Published 19 months ago by CoCo
HAND BUILT BY ROBOTS
This album has some excellent tunes, but like his previous albums Newton seems to put in some really average songs. Read more
Published 22 months ago by J. P. O'dwyer
Easy listening that is really sissy
Newton Faulkner didn't intend to push the envelope with this album, and indeed did not. There is little feeling of cohesiveness throughout the record, apart from a continued sunny... Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by Rohach
Brilliant Album
Love Newton Faulkner CD and DVD both brilliant! The DVD encouraged me to buy tickets for his upcoming tour - hopefully it will be as good.
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by J. Powell
Not as good as I had hoped
I was hoping for great things but still haven't really got into the CD as yet. Maybe I will just have to keep at it a bit longer to see if it grows on me.
Published on 30 Oct 2009 by Owen
Newton-Tastic!!!!!1!!!
This album is great! In fact I'm listening about right now!!!
This album is great I love 'Dream Catch Me' the most! Read more
This album is great I love 'Dream Catch Me' the most! Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2009
Hand Built by Robots
Very good service as usual. No problems with delivery or product. Great music!!!!
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by Mrs. Helen Meredith
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