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Track Listings
| 1. All The Time |
| 2. Cow Song |
| 3. How Not To Lose Things |
| 4. My Debt Collector |
| 5. L.A. Days |
| 6. Nothing New |
| 7. Superficial |
| 8. Old Boyfriends |
| 9. Drops Of Rain |
| 10. Wedding Song |
| 11. Small Tasks |
| 12. Use It Up |
| 13. Open Mic Blues |
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By downkiddie
TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
This tender and melodious album from this cracking band is getting some deserved attention thanks to its lead singer, "Downton Abbey" star Elizabeth McGovern.
McGovern has a most pleasant voice, strikingly similar to her speaking voice, sounding like a more mellow Debbie Harry. By turns sultry and innocent, her voice fits the music like a glove. On-screen daughter Michelle Dockery provides backing vocals.
The simple and smooth arrangements have folky and country inflections, with occasional forays into lightly smooth jazz. It's a very relaxing and pleasant accompaniment to the day. Guitar, piano and a little tin whistle and steel guitar merge to a consistent sound. The musicianship on display here is superb, and highly accomplished.
For the most part the lyrics don't seek to make bold statements, it's the simple joys of life and domestic matters which are at the fore. None more so than on "The Cow Song": being happy with a loved one, watching a field of cows... "it's nice to watch the way they chew/I'm glad you brought me here with you". These simple observations and the innocent pleasure and wholesome charm don't mire the songs in humdrum detail however - it's smooth and pleasant through and through. There's variety here though and both sides of the coin are explored.
This is a mature and accomplished album. For the most part a mellow and relaxing listen, something to chill out to and smile. The overall feel is warm and optimistic, an ode to simple pleasures and the good life. Very enjoyable and enormously likeable.
McGovern has a most pleasant voice, strikingly similar to her speaking voice, sounding like a more mellow Debbie Harry. By turns sultry and innocent, her voice fits the music like a glove. On-screen daughter Michelle Dockery provides backing vocals.
The simple and smooth arrangements have folky and country inflections, with occasional forays into lightly smooth jazz. It's a very relaxing and pleasant accompaniment to the day. Guitar, piano and a little tin whistle and steel guitar merge to a consistent sound. The musicianship on display here is superb, and highly accomplished.
For the most part the lyrics don't seek to make bold statements, it's the simple joys of life and domestic matters which are at the fore. None more so than on "The Cow Song": being happy with a loved one, watching a field of cows... "it's nice to watch the way they chew/I'm glad you brought me here with you". These simple observations and the innocent pleasure and wholesome charm don't mire the songs in humdrum detail however - it's smooth and pleasant through and through. There's variety here though and both sides of the coin are explored.
This is a mature and accomplished album. For the most part a mellow and relaxing listen, something to chill out to and smile. The overall feel is warm and optimistic, an ode to simple pleasures and the good life. Very enjoyable and enormously likeable.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Rach_Jeffs
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a fantastic album: pure perfection! I constantly have it playing when I'm completing University work as it has the right blend of up-tempo and more sedate music. A must buy!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Hannah
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
Absolutely fantastic, have been listening to it over and over for weeks now! Brilliant words set to fantastic catchy tunes :)
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Easy listening anytime
I saw Elizabeth McGovern being interviewed and singing a track from this cd on tv. The style of Sadie and the Hotheads is very much a cross between folk and country. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Angela Newman
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sadie and the hot heads
Delivered very quickly. The CD in excellent condition, however the voice and the expectations of her singing were not as I'd expected. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Christine Bebbington
4.0 out of 5 stars
This is NOT Lady Grantham
I thought this music was most enjoyable - a good CD for most occasions. I think the more you hear the songs the more it grows on you.
Published 2 months ago by Janet Hope
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Gorgeous
I love this album. Every time I listen to it, I'm lost in my own little world. I can't get enough of it. Definitely one for the album collection.
Published 2 months ago by Rio
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great fun it will make you sing and smile. They are even better live!
Saw this band live and had to have the album. It's great fun album. Bit folky but will be loved by any one loves proper lyrics.
Published 2 months ago by miss j l scoffin
3.0 out of 5 stars
It may grow on me.
Well I got this as an impulse purchase , something I would not have normally bought.
I saw the actress/singer ? Read more
I saw the actress/singer ? Read more
Published 3 months ago by Soothing Sole
2.0 out of 5 stars
How not to lose
I saw this on a TV programme and when sung live I thought it my sort of music however it was not I have only listened to it once and have now given it away.
Published 3 months ago by ickle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sadie and the Hotheads
This cd is easy listening and different from the general type of music. So refreshing to hear a new sound. Hope to hear more from Sadie, aka Elizabeth McGovern.
Published 3 months ago by Coreen Chance
4.0 out of 5 stars
Me time
Having heard a clip of this CD and being a fan of Downton Abbey this CD intrigued me. I am not disappointed as I find it easy listening especially in the car, its kind of folksy... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Hilary Downing
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than "I Can Wait"
I just love this album. I think it's better than the first album they made (it's a bit more "fun"). If you need something new and slightly different, go buy it!
Published 5 months ago by Natasha Lund
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