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Having travelled a considerable distance since Fairground Attraction's Perfect was plastered across the nation's psyche in 1988, Eddi Reader has proven to be a durable artist with a real depth that takes her way past transient pop headlines.
From 1994's self-titled album (with the truly sublime Patience of Angels) through to more introspective and heritage-investigative works such as her Robert Burns project, Reader's been easing herself into the sweet spot that comes from great technique and a good nose for choice of material.
Having started life as a means of bolting a couple of new songs onto a proposed greatest hits compilation, the sessions for Love Is The Way grew into a fully-fledged album whose territory will be familiar to long-term Reader fans.
Gentle orchestrations, arrangements sparkling with countryfied twangs, rootsy accordion and sparse but effective guitar on songs as cosy as an old pullover on a wintry night.
Many of her regular repertory company are present and correct including Boo Herwerdine, with highpoints including Jack Maher's Fallen Twice which offers a sumptuous waltz of a track as well as the old-time charm of It's Magic, with Reader singing Sammy Cahn's schmalzy words with a knowing smile.
As good as all of this undoubtedly is, there's also a woozy torpor to much of this album, in which Reader's spine-tingling voice often seems underused. You can't begrudge an artist the luxury of feeling comfortable in their own skin, but Reader is capable of so much more. --Sid Smith
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Once in a while, an album comes along which is a real joy to listen to from beginning to end, and Eddi Reader's latest album, "Love Is The Way", is one of those special recordings. A laid back, beautifully recorded and performed acoustic-based collection, all brought together by Eddi's gorgeous voice, "Love Is The Way" is the perfect soundtrack to any lazy day, an album to listen to when you need a bit of stress relief or perhaps even spending a little romantic time with a loved one. With a handful of songs from the always excellent long-time collaborator Boo Hewerdine (who also played guitar on all but one of the tracks) and John Douglas (who mainly plays ukelele on this album) plus a few co-writes from Eddi herself, this quality collection of songs will please any folk/rock loving ear immensely.
Quite honestly, as this is such as consistently enjoyable release, it is difficult to pick favourites. The Boo Hewerdine-written "Dragonflies" is a delightful album opener, a gentle folk-waltz which sets the scene for the rest of the material wonderfully. "New York City", written by John Douglas, is an exceptionally beautiful song and Eddi's vocals are just heavenly. The gently jaunty gem "Over It Now" (a Hewerdine/Reader collaboration) is another highlight of this album, as is the Jack Maher-penned "Fallen Twice", which is a slightly country-tinted waltz, featuring some dreamy accordion, violin and ukelele - it's so lovely, it'll probably have you reaching to play it again right after it's finished. I could go on and list the other tracks, enthusing about each and every one of them - and I really could - but I won't.
This is a rare, timeless and beautiful album and one which I'm sure will feature heavily on my play list for many months to come. Eddi, who also self-produced this release, has judged the material perfectly and never allows her voice to overly dominate the music, instead opting for the understated and intimate approach. Something tells me that when summer finally comes around, then listening to this album outdoors with the sunshine on my face and a gentle breeze on my skin will be one of life's simple pleasures. An album to be treasured and one of the best of Reader's career.
Quite honestly, as this is such as consistently enjoyable release, it is difficult to pick favourites. The Boo Hewerdine-written "Dragonflies" is a delightful album opener, a gentle folk-waltz which sets the scene for the rest of the material wonderfully. "New York City", written by John Douglas, is an exceptionally beautiful song and Eddi's vocals are just heavenly. The gently jaunty gem "Over It Now" (a Hewerdine/Reader collaboration) is another highlight of this album, as is the Jack Maher-penned "Fallen Twice", which is a slightly country-tinted waltz, featuring some dreamy accordion, violin and ukelele - it's so lovely, it'll probably have you reaching to play it again right after it's finished. I could go on and list the other tracks, enthusing about each and every one of them - and I really could - but I won't.
This is a rare, timeless and beautiful album and one which I'm sure will feature heavily on my play list for many months to come. Eddi, who also self-produced this release, has judged the material perfectly and never allows her voice to overly dominate the music, instead opting for the understated and intimate approach. Something tells me that when summer finally comes around, then listening to this album outdoors with the sunshine on my face and a gentle breeze on my skin will be one of life's simple pleasures. An album to be treasured and one of the best of Reader's career.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Personally I have loved all of Eddi Reader's work, right from the early days. Her best songs by miles are the one where she works with Boo Hewerdine (with him either as songwriter or musician). This album therefore is up with her (many) classics and I just can't wait to see her in concert again. I have listened to this album over and over again today (probably half a dozen times at least) and I am soooo impressed with every single song. If I had to choose my favourites it would be Roses and New York City, but there are no weak songs or fillers. There are many styles/genres from folk/acoustic to jazzy and I cannot rate this highly enough. Anyone familiar with her work should buy this CD straight away - you will not be disappointed!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Quality and quantity, a relaxing accomplished album with for me a summertime feel of chilling outside a cafe in France (probably the accordion music that did that to me). Uplifting, well written songs beautifully performed by the artist and musicians. I do have favourites, but they change from time to time, and the album starts and ends strongly which is important. The middle bit is pretty good too.
Worth taking a chance on.
Worth taking a chance on.
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Not Received
As I previously advised, this CD i.e. Love is the Way. was never received by myself. Refer to my previous e mails on this subject.
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Published 18 months ago by David A. Barnett
Quite disappointing ......
This Eddi Reader album must have passed me by until I saw it on Amazon. Having bought it I find it quite disappointing, admittedly by the singer's own high standards. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Stuart T
Eddie Reader
If you are a fan of Eddie Reader in her original style you will love this I did,
Quite relaxing and gentle in places, I highly recommend it as cd to put on when seeking a... Read more
Quite relaxing and gentle in places, I highly recommend it as cd to put on when seeking a... Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by R. Gardner
Disappointing - Eddi Reader on autopilot
I'm a long-standing Eddie Reader fan and have most, if not all, of her albums, so I was really looking forward to getting hold of her lastest CD. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2009 by T. Jackson
Disappointed
Having originally enjoyed Simple Soul and Eddi singing Robert Burns I looked forward to listening to this CD. What a disappointment!. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by P. Smith
Love is indeed the way!
This is a return to her best by the wonderful Ms Reader. For me, the best of Eddi's albums (and I have them all) since the vastly underrated Mirmama which remains my favourite... Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2009 by K. Lawson
Fantastic
Went to see Eddi at Guildfest. She was fab as you'd expect despite the rain.. got a signed version of this cd and haven't stopped playing it since. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2009 by S. Maguire
Summer and sunshine and warm sand between your toes!
Heard a song I liked, popped onto Amazon, found the album, read the reviews then bought the CD. What can I say? This is the most amazing collecting of tracks! Read more
Published on 23 July 2009 by J. Thin
Great!
You cannot listen to this album of Eddi's without feeling good - oh soooo good. The instruments she has choosen are just wonderful, and go extreemly well with her now sligthly... Read more
Published on 2 July 2009 by Mathilde Sørensen
A truly beautiful album
Eddie has produced one of those rare albums that you just want to listen to over and over again. Every track is a joy to listen to and some make you laugh and some make you cry. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2009 by D. A. Church
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