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Lady's Bridge

~ Richard Hawley
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Audio CD (20 Aug 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Mute
  • ASIN: B000RPCEUM
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,028 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Valentine 4:27£0.69
Listen  2. Roll River Roll 5:10£0.69
Listen  3. Serious 3:24£0.69
Listen  4. Tonight The Streets Are Ours 3:40£0.79
Listen  5. Lady Solitude 5:32£0.69
Listen  6. Dark Road 3:57£0.69
Listen  7. The Sea Calls 5:53£0.69
Listen  8. Lady's Bridge 3:59£0.69
Listen  9. I'm Looking For Someone To Find Me 3:18£0.69
Listen10. Our Darkness 4:07£0.69
Listen11. The Sun Refused To Shine 4:56£0.69

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Lauded singer-songwriter Richard Hawley (a former touring guitarist for Pulp, no less) made his commercial breakthrough on 2005’s remarkable, Mercury Prize nominated Coles Corner - his fourth solo album and one that oozed nostalgic balladry, old fashioned lyrical sentiment and cinematic soundtracks in equal measure. Lady’s Bridge – the name is yet another ode to his native Sheffield – mines the same seam as Coles Corner, with 11 eloquently charming songs that switch between the romantic strains of opener "Valentine" and "Roll River Roll" and more uppity numbers such as the rhythm & blues infused "Serious" and the countrified twang of tracks like "Tonight the Streets Are Ours" and the Johnny Cash inspired "Dark Road". Hawley’s lyricism retains its coruscating, retro feel, his vibrant baritone again matched to rousing orchestral strings, climbing chord sequences and background harmonising, creating atmospheres of dreamy fireside warmth and heartfelt melancholy (see "Lady Solitude"). It’s as hopelessly alluring as it sounds: when songs are this timeless, you really could listen to them for the rest of your life. --Paul Sullivan


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'Lady's Bridge' is the fifth album from Sheffield-based singer-songwriter Richard Hawley, and is the follow-up to his 2005 Mercury Prize nominated album 'Coles Corner'. Still mining a rich vein of musical heritage that takes in everything from Nat 'King' Cole to rockabilly and indie, the lush atmospherics on this album are complimented perfectly by Hawley'srich, deep voice. Includes the single 'Tonight The Streets Are Ours'.

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47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hawley's Latest Triumph, 20 Aug 2007
By Angel Delta (Southsea Hants) - See all my reviews
  
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.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Single malt, darkened room and perfection., 3 Oct 2007
By Simon Higgens (Wiltshire, UK) - See all my reviews
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For the perfect day that you do not want to end, I can think of no finer album than this to sit in a darkened room, single malt in hand, and listen to. The melodies, lyrics and orchestration are superb and to repeat a previous reviewer's comments, are calming and enchanting. If you were to buy only one of his albums produced thus far, this is the one (and I thought Coles Corner was near perfection too!).
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44 of 47 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, 17 Sep 2007
I really loved this album from the very first listen, drawn in by the superb melodies and lilting tunes all delivered with the perfect understated vocals. A wonderful calming collection of songs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a foretaste of his talents
Having bought his new album, and been astounded that I had not heard him before I looked around and decide to purchase Lady's Bridge. Read more
Published 21 days ago by S. Lockyer

5.0 out of 5 stars Lady's Bridge
It isn't often I buy a CD and like every track, I bought it for one song and have enjoyed the whole CD, it arrived quickly and in perfect condition really happy with it.
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. P. E. D. Ay

5.0 out of 5 stars JaciC
Lady's Bridge
A fab album. Mr Hawley has a rich and wonderful voice.
Highly recommend
Published 7 months ago by J. D. Cunningham

5.0 out of 5 stars mr hawley is a genius
why this man is not aglobal superstar is beyond me the whole thing just washes over you this album really has abarreload of tunes that are absolute classics . Read more
Published 9 months ago by William J. A. Hughes

5.0 out of 5 stars ...still not receiving the deserved recognition
I, like many others, have Jools Holland to thank for exposing me to the talent that is Richard Hawley. Read more
Published 16 months ago by WotMW

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and warm
This is the first Richard Hawley album I have heard and it is lovely. Gorgeous melodies and voice. I'll be getting his other work on the strength of this. Read more
Published 17 months ago by skittlepig

5.0 out of 5 stars Mark LeMar meets Sinatra
Mark LeMar meets Sinatra - love it. Has a very 50s feel with amazing vocals and lyrics. A must buy for any fan of modern easy listening.
Published 18 months ago by Lady P

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Genuis.
Beautiful, is how id describe Richards music. I could count the number of what id call true, music ledgends on one hand, and Richard has to be one of them. Read more
Published 18 months ago by P. M. Dome

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely fantastic !!
It's all been said in the other reviews, this guy is unbelieveably brilliant !! Why don't we ever hear him on the radio ?? Read more
Published 19 months ago by V. Hubbert

4.0 out of 5 stars The easy-listening king of the decade
The proudly working class, Sheffield-born, Sheffield-residing Richard Hawley returns with another album of ballads and unashamed romanticism. Read more
Published 20 months ago by A. Sweeney

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