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Kenny Anderson lives and works in the kingdom of Fife, he runs (with some mates) the fence collective, a record company, fanzine publisher and is a live promoter, who turns out dozens of cd albums with artists such as James Yorkston, The Beta Band, KT Tunstall and the Lone Pigeon all passing through their ranks.
His latest album was grown out of a suggestion (on a rainy night at the ICA) of teaming up with label mates the earlies, after 11 days locked in a small studio in manchester KC walked out with this album...
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I love this album. I've listened so many times since I bought it (just after it came out - was that about a year ago?) but haven't tired of it at all. Kenny's voice is fantastic - frail and emotive, which suits the mood and sentiment of the songs perfectly. I've seen him live too - every bit as good as on record.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a gorgeous album from one of the most talented and original songwriter in the UK at the momment; A vast array of songs flirting with different styles.. all my friends who listened to this album fell for it after 3 songs with the usual question.."who is singing this, this is really great.." even my hip-hop loving friends :*) ..which is an achievement since KC is that new folk sound...
Anyway, it's just great music & songs.. transcends style!
Anyway, it's just great music & songs.. transcends style!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
King Creosote is the cure for people who find singer-songwriters in the mould of James Morrison, Paulo Nutini, Sophie Thom et al just that little bit too shallow. This is not all their fault - they are young and talented - but their lyrics lack eloquence and crucially, experience. Kenny Anderson has both in spades. And as one reviewer has pointed out, he has a wonderfully unique voice.
There are some beautiful songs on this album, and two I'll mention in particular. The first track - Not One Bit Ashamed - is heartbreakingly. It mournful tone catches you from the start, though it's not immediately obvious where the lyrics are heading. It sounds like a list of failures;
"You gave up on Easter, for your vegan chums. It's not good enough, it's not good enough"
"I gave up half of my liver, trying to keep up. It's not good enough, it's not good enough"
And then about two minutes into the song, spoken with frailty;
"I gave up half of my heart, and you gave a half-hearted shrug. It's not good enough, it's good enough"
The second track that stands out for me is the one KT Tunstall does vocals with Kenny on, Locked Together (I think it's this one!). It's wonderfully arranged, and a joy to hear.But it's not all doom and gloom. Much of the rest of the album is jaunty and wryly cheeky.
This album is a rare thing today, when the fashion is for record labels to take young, promising talent and overexpose it before it has had time to mature, here is someone just doing his own thing at his own pace.
There are some beautiful songs on this album, and two I'll mention in particular. The first track - Not One Bit Ashamed - is heartbreakingly. It mournful tone catches you from the start, though it's not immediately obvious where the lyrics are heading. It sounds like a list of failures;
"You gave up on Easter, for your vegan chums. It's not good enough, it's not good enough"
"I gave up half of my liver, trying to keep up. It's not good enough, it's not good enough"
And then about two minutes into the song, spoken with frailty;
"I gave up half of my heart, and you gave a half-hearted shrug. It's not good enough, it's good enough"
The second track that stands out for me is the one KT Tunstall does vocals with Kenny on, Locked Together (I think it's this one!). It's wonderfully arranged, and a joy to hear.But it's not all doom and gloom. Much of the rest of the album is jaunty and wryly cheeky.
This album is a rare thing today, when the fashion is for record labels to take young, promising talent and overexpose it before it has had time to mature, here is someone just doing his own thing at his own pace.
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lovely
Discovered KC through the Jon Hopkins collaboration 'Diamond Mine' (which is fab) and there are some lovely songs on this.
Published 3 months ago by Godot
Best kept secret !
Kenny Anderson aka King Creosote is one of our best kept secrets. A hugely talented artist/performer who maintains a fanatical cult following without ever threatening to dent the... Read more
Published on 20 July 2008 by Arthur Dooley
Quality CD
Heard them on the radio several times and their gentle songs slowly crept into my mind. Fans of Gorkys and fans of gentle Indie music in general will love this album. Read more
Published on 20 April 2007 by P. Jones
even better..!
this record sounds so much better ! the new versions of 678 and marguerita red are really strong and including the live favourite 'so forlorn' basically gives 'kc rules ok' a... Read more
Published on 21 Jun 2006 by morten
Best Album of 2005
King Creosote really delivers the goods on this one.
Far better than Rocket DIY, it occasionally reaches the dizzy heights of folky perfection. Read more
Far better than Rocket DIY, it occasionally reaches the dizzy heights of folky perfection. Read more
Published on 19 May 2006 by James Evers
A Great Album
This really is a great album, reminds me of Belle and Sebastion. Buy it, and spread the word
Published on 27 Feb 2006 by Mr. A. Jones
wow! late night delight
this record is so beautiful.it reminds me of the waterboys with it's celtic sentiment and the songs are so accesible,his voice is amazing and the music is sad.. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2005
gorgeous
absolutley stunning collection of songs,from the opening trance-like 'not one bit ashamed' this album pulls and pushes you from one emotion to the other. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2005
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