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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
How long have I been waiting for this album?! Ages! But its been well worth the wait, as every track is excellent. The album is full of roots/blues/rock n roll music and to hear anyone, especially a young group in modern day Britain singing and writing these style of songs is fantastic. Their music is from a different time and place, but the style of music is timeless... A must buy!
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The music of Kitty, Daisy & Lewis is very much a family affair; the eponymous teenage siblings (15, 19 and 17 respectively) are aided by their mum and dad on guitar and double bass, and their debut was recorded in a DIY home studio with the aim of recreating the atmosphere of their energetic live performances. The result is a fittingly youthful and joyous record combining a diverse range of influences from blues to country, made up of a mixture of covers of rock & roll classics, original tracks and instrumentals.
The exuberant single 'Going Up the Country' sets the tone for a short (less than half an hour in total) but brilliantly enjoyable collection of songs that revels in an almost unfeasibly authentic 1950s sound. If you didn't know it was made in 2008, the album could easily pass as a lost classic from the heyday of rock & roll. 'Ooo Wee' (my personal favourite) would be perfect for the jukebox in an old-fashioned diner, while 'Buggin' Blues', penned by Lewis, fits in perfectly alongside the cover versions. 'Honolulu Rock-a Roll-a' will lodge itself in your head for days and 'Polly Put the Kettle On' is one of those songs you just have to get up and dance to. Punctuated by infectious handclaps and harmonies, the 10 tracks whizz by in no time at all and leave you eager to hear more.
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis may hark back to times past rather than creating a new sound, but there's something thrilling about the home-made aesthetic of this debut. The band members' youth in itself is notable, but it's not the most impressive thing about them; there are plenty of teenagers in bands, but few who choose such a unique direction, or manage to pull it off with such aplomb. Aside from being a highly listenable album, 'Kitty, Daisy & Lewis' also acts like a beginner's guide to rock & roll and is virtually guaranteed to get you hooked on this delightful sound.
It may be somewhat ironic that the best new album I've heard this year sounds as though it could have been made half a century ago, but that really shouldn't put anyone off giving it a listen. The year may not be over yet, but I feel confident enough about the record's timeless appeal to say it's definitely amongst the very best you'll hear in 2008. This young trio's first set of songs proves that Kitty, Daisy & Lewis have bags of talent and promise - I can't wait to see what they'll achieve in years to come.
The exuberant single 'Going Up the Country' sets the tone for a short (less than half an hour in total) but brilliantly enjoyable collection of songs that revels in an almost unfeasibly authentic 1950s sound. If you didn't know it was made in 2008, the album could easily pass as a lost classic from the heyday of rock & roll. 'Ooo Wee' (my personal favourite) would be perfect for the jukebox in an old-fashioned diner, while 'Buggin' Blues', penned by Lewis, fits in perfectly alongside the cover versions. 'Honolulu Rock-a Roll-a' will lodge itself in your head for days and 'Polly Put the Kettle On' is one of those songs you just have to get up and dance to. Punctuated by infectious handclaps and harmonies, the 10 tracks whizz by in no time at all and leave you eager to hear more.
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis may hark back to times past rather than creating a new sound, but there's something thrilling about the home-made aesthetic of this debut. The band members' youth in itself is notable, but it's not the most impressive thing about them; there are plenty of teenagers in bands, but few who choose such a unique direction, or manage to pull it off with such aplomb. Aside from being a highly listenable album, 'Kitty, Daisy & Lewis' also acts like a beginner's guide to rock & roll and is virtually guaranteed to get you hooked on this delightful sound.
It may be somewhat ironic that the best new album I've heard this year sounds as though it could have been made half a century ago, but that really shouldn't put anyone off giving it a listen. The year may not be over yet, but I feel confident enough about the record's timeless appeal to say it's definitely amongst the very best you'll hear in 2008. This young trio's first set of songs proves that Kitty, Daisy & Lewis have bags of talent and promise - I can't wait to see what they'll achieve in years to come.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have only just discovered this album (thank you The Regent) and it will certainly be on my 52nd birthday wish list. 14 years old? Who cares they rock.Kitty Daisy & Lewis
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Fantastic album
This is a really outstanding album that gets better and better the more you listen. The recording equipment that Lewis has used really enhances the feel that you get from the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Bats
The real thing.
This cd is brilliant, do not buy the other cd "Roots of Rock and Roll" as it is not Kitty Daisy & Lewis, it's a selection of music that they like, only one track by them and that... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. C. Woodward
Soulful heaven
What an amazing group. Fun, rocking & all around good time. Just buy it & try & stay seated. You'll be up & dancing before you know it. Brilliant!!
Published 15 months ago by Sue
brilliant
Fab album and so great to be able to buy vinyl through amazon. Arrived to Spain within a week of ordering. Really happy with my purchase
Published 23 months ago by H. L. Whitehead
Being a luddite doesn't pay
On advice from a friend I bought this CD because I like the idea of 'capturing a vibe'.
OK, I'm a professional sound engineer but this disc is nigh on un-listenable due to... Read more
OK, I'm a professional sound engineer but this disc is nigh on un-listenable due to... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Soundman
Every track is great
From the first listen i loved this album. Its a new kind of music to me and i am very pleased with my discovery. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by lorna
Waiting on a future album...
There are many reviews here already for this album. The reason I'm adding my voice is because I think the balance is wrong. Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2010 by 20/20
Listening just got better.
While 'Last Chance Harvey' was an interesting take on love, relationships and middle age the scene on the Thames Embankment where Daisy, Kitty and Lewis played 'Mean son of a gun'... Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2009 by Mr. M. Alexander
nice idea but poor execution
I love rockabilly and 50s sounds, not in an obsessive way but Vince Taylor, Charlie Feathers, Heavy Trash, etc get a lot of spins on my turntable. Read more
Published on 1 July 2009 by Tiger
You need to buy this album!
I first heard Kitty, Daisy and Lewis via a television documentary about them, their family and their music. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2009 by Mrs. A. Jackson
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