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2007 release, the fourth from this Mercury Prize-nominated British singer/songwriter whose sensitive style has drawn comparisons to Nick Drake, David Gray and Colplay (amongst others). With King Of Cards, McRae continues down the same emotional path, but with a rich, undeniable warmth in the production that may help introduce him to a wider audience. 11 tracks including 'Set The Story Straight' and 'Bright Lights'.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
like the first two reviewers, I joined the online listening party. The songs really grew on me and all these weeks later I still have the melodies floating about in my head. The one that really got to me was "lord, how long". It sounded like a hymn - the words sounded like a prayer - and the more I listened the more it seemed to be speaking about Iraq/Afghanistan and the endless bloodshed on all sides.
What else can I say - his voice is beautiful, textured, wondrous, the cello is definitely still there, and the man can write songs.
What else can I say - his voice is beautiful, textured, wondrous, the cello is definitely still there, and the man can write songs.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This is Tom's fourth album and probably the only one that surpasses it is his second, 'Just Like Blood'. The album immediately grabs your attention with the pounding beat of 'Set the Story Straight' and follows this with the the gloriously upbeat 'Bright Lights'. Sometimes listening to a Tom McRae album everything can seem rather samey but this time he seems to have chosen a good variety of tracks to keep you enagaged all the way through. 'Keep Your Picture Clear' has makes excellent use of Tom's voice to create a clam menace in probably the most political song on the album, whilst 'One Mississippi' is in my opinion the stand out track, everything you could want from a Tom McRae track.
This is an album that will win over new people in a way that 'All Maps Welcome' probably cannot. Tom clearly knows how to write a good tune and while his vocals would never win on the X-Factor (as no self respecting singer-songwriter's should), they have a fragile charm that suits perfectly the subjects he writes about. If you only buy one Tom McRae album, buy 'Just Like Blood' but after that, this is definately the one to go for.
This is an album that will win over new people in a way that 'All Maps Welcome' probably cannot. Tom clearly knows how to write a good tune and while his vocals would never win on the X-Factor (as no self respecting singer-songwriter's should), they have a fragile charm that suits perfectly the subjects he writes about. If you only buy one Tom McRae album, buy 'Just Like Blood' but after that, this is definately the one to go for.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I base this review on the streaming party Tom McRae had of his new record on his website, and on his live performances of some of those songs. I think I have some sort of musical ADD, as I find most artists entertaining for a short while, but then get bored. Tom McRae is the opposite for me- the songs on King of Cards draw you deeper and deeper in on each listen. McRae's lyrics pack his typical punch, laced with a sharp wit and yet also deep empathy. My favorites (today!) on King of Cards are "Got a Suitcase, Got Regrets"- because of the perfect build-up that has me belting out the chorus; "Keep Your Picture Clear"- because of its snazzy beat and Tom's venom and "Ballad of Amelia Earhart"- because of its nostalic tenderness. The songs on this record are all so different yet all gorgeously produced. I can't wait to get it!
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Tom cheers up, very slightly
In which Tom listens to the record label, and then quickly wishes he hadn't. Lots of McCraedians reserve a special tranche of bile for this record, but it's better than they give... Read more
Published 16 months ago by markyp
Potential gone astray
There was quite a lot of hype around Tom McRae when he first formally appeared on the music scene in 2000 and was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Read more
Published on 5 Sep 2009 by cathy earnshaw
One of the best albums I've listend to in a long time.
I had none of Tom McRae's other albums but Amazon recommended it to me.
And what an album it is. Stunning, emotional, beautiful. Read more
And what an album it is. Stunning, emotional, beautiful. Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2008 by Reviewer 21702
So very very bland
I'll be honest, I only listened to it twice. And maybe it's because I'm such a fan of the other 3 albums that I am so disappointed by this work, but to me it seemed middle of the... Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2008 by J. A. Marczak
Tom's back on form
I loved Tom McRae's debut album, absolutely loved it, but his follow-ups were, for me, a mixed batch: "Just Like Blood" was dreary and tuneless, while "All Maps Welcome" had some... Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2007 by Adam K.
pretty weak fourth album
Tom Mcrae is a singer with a vocal range to match that of Thom Yorke, his musical talents however will never match Radioheads genre bursting abilities. Read more
Published on 25 July 2007 by Mr. J. J. BURTON
McRae's deck contains 11 aces
warm and uplifting, Tom McRae delivers another masterpiece. Lyrically as solid as previous releases, King of Cards deals a Full House thanks to its more upbeat style, in stark... Read more
Published on 19 July 2007 by Alexander Wilson
He's going too fast!
What? Tom McRae doing up-tempo pop songs? Surely not! Well, not quite, but there are two or three moments which are driven at a speed which is most unfamiliar to Mr McRae. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2007 by Mr. B. Mcmillan
Still on form
This is another really good album. It continues the development towards slightly more complicated musical arrangements - which won't please some - but Tom's voice still soars over... Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2007 by fac13
Disappointed
Probably the most disappointing album I have ever bought. The first three Mcrae albums would probably get 10,9,9 out of 10 respectively. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2007 by DesCo
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