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Lady’s Bridge by lauded singer-songwriter Richard Hawley is an ode to his native Sheffield. Made up of 11 charming songs that switch between the romantic strains of opener "Valentine" and "Roll River Roll" to more uppity numbers such as the rhythm & blues infused "Serious" and the countrified twang of tracks like "Tonight the Streets Are Ours" and "Dark Road".
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Dopo il grande successo di Coles Corner, Richard Hawley ritorna con Lady's Bridge, 11 brani intensi, ricchi di poesia tra ballate alla Johnny Cash e brani più veloci nella tradizione di Roy Orbison. Con la sua voce calda e conciliante, Richard Hawley trafuga alcune delle atmosfere tipicamente americane per trapiantarle a Sheffield, regalandoci un disco dalle tinte fortemente anni Cinquanta, vagamente orchestrale ma profondamente contemporaneo.1. Valentine2. Roll River Roll3. Serious4. Tonight the Streets are Ours5. Lady Solitude6. Dark Road7. The Sea Calls8. Lady's Bridge9. I'm Looking for Someone to Find Me10. Our Darkness11. The Sun Refused to Shine
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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful
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If there is a better songwriter and vocalist at work in Britain today, I'd like to hear about it. His debut mini album "Richard Hawley" was a tantalising glimpse of what was to come and his three follow up albums confirmed him as a singer songwriter par excellence. To continue that brilliance into a fifth album, "Lady's Bridge" is a towering achievement.
Whatever fame he gained as a bass guitarist with Pulp is completely overshadowed by his glorious solo work.
The dark, lonesome lyrics of "Lady's Bridge" speaking of loss, solitude, yearning and forlorness are brought alive by his warm, rich baritone and beautiful, soaring melodies suggesting that there is hope and redemption just around the corner.
There is a timelessness to Richard Hawley's music that defies the 21st century. "Lady's Bridge" showcases Hawley's ability with 6 and 12 string guitar, 8 string lap steel, Tennessee hi-string and hammer dulcimer - brilliant! In addition there is an eclectic range of instruments including vibraphone, bells and glockenspiel as well as beautifully orchestrated strings and the Stocksbridge Brass Band which combine to add a definition to the album that makes it an enchanting and uplifting experience. This is music for any century - don't miss it.
Whatever fame he gained as a bass guitarist with Pulp is completely overshadowed by his glorious solo work.
The dark, lonesome lyrics of "Lady's Bridge" speaking of loss, solitude, yearning and forlorness are brought alive by his warm, rich baritone and beautiful, soaring melodies suggesting that there is hope and redemption just around the corner.
There is a timelessness to Richard Hawley's music that defies the 21st century. "Lady's Bridge" showcases Hawley's ability with 6 and 12 string guitar, 8 string lap steel, Tennessee hi-string and hammer dulcimer - brilliant! In addition there is an eclectic range of instruments including vibraphone, bells and glockenspiel as well as beautifully orchestrated strings and the Stocksbridge Brass Band which combine to add a definition to the album that makes it an enchanting and uplifting experience. This is music for any century - don't miss it.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Richard Hawley's latest album is embued with the same romantic retro ambience as his previous ventures. The former Pulp guitarist turned baritone crooner gives a masterclass in classic pop nostalgia, pitting his melancholy Roy Orbison-cum-Scott Walker vocals against beautifully arranged compositions. Whereas he has garnered some criticism for playing it too straight, and for paying homage to his influences too conspicuously, after a couple of listens the strength of the songwriting wins over, with barely a dud track. Those who think this is too mild, not edgy enough, are missing some of the darkness of the lyrics, that recall Lee Hazlewood and, especially on 'Dark Road', Johnny Cash.
From the opener 'Valentine', the lushness of the music evokes a strangely sedative and wistful mood, so disconnected from modern times that it feels oddly haunted. 'Sing me a lullaby cos I'm sleepy' he croons over the dark and breezy atmospherics that recall Lambchop's 'Nixon'. Similarly, 'Roll River Roll' and the title track are rich with imagery, with Hawley intoning the 'deep dark waters' to take him on his 'journey home'. This ancient river, under Lady's Bridge or its metaphorical equivalent, is repeatedly returned to as a central image, a source of release, a vision of peace and even cessation. If you allow the mood of this thematic and atmospheric premise to envelope you, it becomes so much more than just the pastiche it has been unfairly accused of. Hawley takes solace from solitude from this image, something this listener was able to do in his music.
It's not all dark and gloomy however, the faintly rockabilly 'Serious' and 'I'm Looking Forward To Find Me' are toe-tapping (rock 'n' roll) dancefloor numbers. But the highlight for me is the epic mood piece 'The Sea Calls' which drifts in a sea of ocean imagery. Both otherworldly and beautifully melodic, it recalls the floating grandeur of Tim Buckley's 'Buzzin' Fly'. Overall, the richness of the music, and the permanence of the songwriting make for a timeless classic - the first I have heard for some time.
From the opener 'Valentine', the lushness of the music evokes a strangely sedative and wistful mood, so disconnected from modern times that it feels oddly haunted. 'Sing me a lullaby cos I'm sleepy' he croons over the dark and breezy atmospherics that recall Lambchop's 'Nixon'. Similarly, 'Roll River Roll' and the title track are rich with imagery, with Hawley intoning the 'deep dark waters' to take him on his 'journey home'. This ancient river, under Lady's Bridge or its metaphorical equivalent, is repeatedly returned to as a central image, a source of release, a vision of peace and even cessation. If you allow the mood of this thematic and atmospheric premise to envelope you, it becomes so much more than just the pastiche it has been unfairly accused of. Hawley takes solace from solitude from this image, something this listener was able to do in his music.
It's not all dark and gloomy however, the faintly rockabilly 'Serious' and 'I'm Looking Forward To Find Me' are toe-tapping (rock 'n' roll) dancefloor numbers. But the highlight for me is the epic mood piece 'The Sea Calls' which drifts in a sea of ocean imagery. Both otherworldly and beautifully melodic, it recalls the floating grandeur of Tim Buckley's 'Buzzin' Fly'. Overall, the richness of the music, and the permanence of the songwriting make for a timeless classic - the first I have heard for some time.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Exactly. As I said in my review to Coles Corner, after listening to it I decided to purchase all of Mr. Hawley's discography. A great choice. And Lady's Bridge is the best. Great throughout, without decaying a little towards the end, like Coles Corner. This one mixes up the slow trademark songs (Lady Solitude shines especially here) with more uptempo songs (I'm looking for someone to find me or Serious). In this set Mr. Hawley's singing rises another level, sounding very much like Roy Orbison in some tracks (Tonight the streets are ours could have been sung by The big O), and like Elvis in others (Serious, for example), no less!
An extraordinary CD, that mixes blues, rockabilly and classic ballads with really gorgeous arrangements for orchestra (Our darkness), with, of course, great guitars (Lady SOlitude, The sun refused to shine).
Superb, amazing, excellent.
An extraordinary CD, that mixes blues, rockabilly and classic ballads with really gorgeous arrangements for orchestra (Our darkness), with, of course, great guitars (Lady SOlitude, The sun refused to shine).
Superb, amazing, excellent.
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its a cracker
title track excellent, whole album great, music amazing, bit of rockabilly stuff in there too which is sound.
check him out on u-tube, funny and great videos.
check him out on u-tube, funny and great videos.
Published 29 days ago by DAN SULLIVAN
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Brilliant
Decided to buy disc after seeing Richard Hawley in concert at Liverpool. The overall song content on the cd was superb.
Published 1 month ago by GORDON TIERNEY
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Richard Hawley, my new favourite.
Richard Hawley was not a new name to me, but I'd never really listened to his music before, and I only bought this CD for the "Tonight The Streets Are Ours" track. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. J. Richards
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Lady Bridge Vinyl LP
Excellent collection of songs from Richard Hawley. Quality wise this being a fairly decent Vinyl pressing.could only be a 10 out of 10 recommendation.
Published 2 months ago by Landersun
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Great Album
This is the first Richard Hawley album I have bought and I think it is excellent. I don't think tere is a track on this that I don't like. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. John Smith
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True Love
I first came across Richard Hawley when I heard a couple of his tracks in my local café. It seems everyone already knows about this man's genius, and now I am discovering... Read more
Published 2 months ago by SingleMum
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Hawley Can Do No Wrong
This man's voice is like honey and a warm bath mixed in with a dash of single malt and a broken heart. Sheffield's finest- and belting songs.
Published 3 months ago by Woodland Lou
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brilliant artist
Very easy to listen to I have several of Richard Hawleys cd's and they are well worth giving a whirl
Published 4 months ago by Allypally
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Lady's Bridge.
Great songs, beautifully crafted music..on of my best CDs. Surely one of Britain's best artists, although little known.Looking forward to his next release.
Published 4 months ago by Nicholas Paul Whynacht
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Lady's Bridge
Bought the album for the track from Exit through the gift shop (Tonight these streets are ours but my favourite is the title track ladys Bridge
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