- Audio CD (15 Aug 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Ucj
- ASIN: B00097HDQI
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 111,843 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Beulah (her real name) grew up in a village in the Peak District. Wrapped within a creative family, she enjoyed a childhood in which there was always music - "James Taylor, Carole King and Crystal Gayle were always playing in the house when we were children and they became my strongest influences". By the age of ten, she had started writing her own songs.
Now comes Beulah with 'Mabel And I', a thrillingly magical new voice with a record to restore your faith in the traditional songwriting values of memorable melodies and intelligent lyrics; it is a record of stories drawn from her 24 year-old life, sung from the heart without artifice or contrivance.
About the Artist
Beulah (her real name) grew up in a village in the Peak District. Wrapped within a creative family, she enjoyed a childhood in which there was always music - "James Taylor, Carole King and Crystal Gayle were always playing in the house when we were children and they became my strongest influences". By the age of ten, she had started writing her own songs. Now comes Beulah with 'Mabel And I', a thrillingly magical new voice with a record to restore your faith in the traditional songwriting values of memorable melodies and intelligent lyrics; it is a record of stories drawn from her 24 year-old life, sung from the heart without artifice or contrivance.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This debut from Beulah is simply amazing! Her voice is so sweet and unique and it gives me goosebumps! You can really feel the emotion! Her songs to me really paint a picture of love, loss and childhood and I can honestly say that her songs touch me. I buy lots of music, mainly in the female singer/songwriter folky pop category but am not often moved enough to write a 5 star review. This is a gorgeous CD which deserves to be heard by anybody who simply loves and appreciates great music.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In the current musical environment there are fewer and fewer credible artists who not only write their own songs, but also sing them well. Beulah defies this trend with her debut album "Mabel And I". Her lyrics are conscientious and heart-felt, her voice delicate and melodious, and the harmonies she includes in such tracks as "I Can't Wait" and "Leaving Home" are touchingly subtle and almost haunting. The songs are taken from her own life experiences growing up in the Peak District, and the maturity of her writing, considering that she is only 24 years old, is truly remarkable. Much of her music has a hint of folk music about it and yet there is so much variety in this album which showcases her genuine musical talent. The soulful "Nevermore" is preceded by the upbeat and catchy "Sweet Kinda' Something", showing that Beulah's talent does not simply rest with ballads, but extends to more rhythmic-based songs as well. Nevertheless, it is undeniable that the more emotional, sparsely accompanied songs are the most affecting, and where the uniqueness and purity of Beulah's sensational voice are most discernable. Every song has something different to offer, something different to relate to, and this album is surely destined for great success. Heralded as the new Norah Jones, the fact that this is Beulah's debut album means there are very exciting times ahead.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Twice now this year I've been left astounded and in awe at the phenomenal talent in a young female singer/songwriter, both British. First it was Lucie Silvas and now Beulah. In both cases hearing one song was enough to recognise their ability and inspire the purchase of the album. Mabel & I is a sublime but multi layered recording whose many depths are revealed with repeated listening. Like Lucie before, it's so engaging that you don't want to listen to anything else. Beulah exudes a vulnerability and fragility in her voice; laden with melancholy emotion she conveys deep sorrow of losing loved ones, the break up of a relationship from both sides and tempers the tone by the optimism of the joy of new found love. There's an incredible maturity to her lyrics, much like Lucie's, that should come from someone much older and world weary who has understanding of the sentiments from personal experience. Whereas Lucie appears to somehow be singing about me, Beulah is singing about her self. These are incredibly personal and haunting lyrics and melodies that are best shared alone. If Nevermore doesn't bring a tear to your eye or a lump to your throat when you read the lyrics whilst listening to the song for the first time, your heart must be made of stone. As a 40 year old man I can't personally relate to some of the songs but they are so beautifully written and sung they capture your sympathy and the insight makes you more understanding and wiser for the experience.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Promising Debut from an Undeniable Talent
Beautiful, British singer-songwriter Beulah released this simply marvellous debut disc to quiet critical acclaim, with almost every journalist announcing her as the "next big... Read more
Published on 24 April 2009 by David Jones
Whee?
The opening seconds of the opening track on this album immediately turned me off to Beulah. She lost me as soon as she sang "Whee... Read more
Published on 19 July 2008 by bugrit
This is gorgeous!
I've had this album for a while now, but of late it has been barely off my play list. It is achingly beautiful, full of sadness at lost love. Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2008 by Chipstick
Why?
This is one of the most beautiful albums I have ever bought. For me it reminds me of my childhood (fairies living under the apple tree at the top of our garden) along with love's... Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2006 by Nettie H
well worth the money
I bought this cd on the strength of the title I wanted to know who mabel was,and I can honestly say it was money well spent,this lady has a great talent the songs especially... Read more
Published on 10 April 2006 by Stephen F. Wilkins
This album is amazing!!!!!
WOW ! You must get this album. I ordered this album about a month ago, it's not left my CD player since! I saw her at Bush Hall in March, and boy, can she sing! Read more
Published on 2 April 2006 by "petergrisaffi"
One the most beautiful and sweet voice of the new...
I heard to Beulah by radio about 7 months ago and I really thought that she had one of the most marvellous voices of the new woman singer generation. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2006 by Rodolfo Lozano
Fantastic - Buy It!!!!
What an awesome album. A fantastic captivating collection of songs and brilliant debut from the English singer/songwriter. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2006 by "andy606uk"
Beulah is beautiful
Sometimes I think it woud be nice to buy an album on which I like every song. And then...sometimes I find an album such as this, where I do indeed like every song. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2005 by Alex Danger
Superb - this girl could bring a rock to tears.
A superb debut album from a girl who can truly communicate. I heard her sing on a Sunday morning on Radio 2 (Never More) just with her playing piano. Read more
Published on 7 Nov 2005 by Tom Hardy
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