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Track Listings
| 1. Play |
| 2. Foundations |
| 3. Mouthwash |
| 4. Dickhead |
| 5. Birds |
| 6. We Get On |
| 7. Mariella |
| 8. Shit Song (interlude) / Shit Song |
| 9. Pumpkin Soup |
| 10. Skeleton Song |
| 11. Nicest Thing |
| 12. Merry Happy / Little Red |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Kate Nash is the perfect pop starlet. She sounds enough like one existing star to make her an already snug fit for your tastes (if it needs spelling out for you--L.I.L.Y.A.L.L.E.N--there’s no getting away from the thematic and elocutionary parallels, no matter how much the lady doth protest). She’s ordinary-ish. She’s you, your girlfriend, that girl over there you adore/admire, only clearly cuter and packed with a sharper tongue. She sings of nothing much, but sings it with juicy vim and bright expressions through a deliciously theatrical voice-box, a hangover from her stage school background that faltered, leading her to channel her wit and personality into writing songs. A sprinkling of anarchy too--something for the parents to disapprove of? Well, she’s got a filthy mouth and a frankly blasé grasp of the Queen’s English. It’s a shame really that she’s not quite made the perfect pop debut to match, but Made of Bricks is a damn fine first run, when it gets it right. The jerky prelude to the album proper, "Play" reminds briefly of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Bis, segueing into the Lily Allen plays Carter USM playfulness of "Foundations". "Dickhead" is a silly, smoky blues ditty, the massive, gyrating "Pumpkin Song" is Sugababes with their hair pulled behind the bike sheds, key-hammering highlight "Mariella" reminds of expressive vaudeville New Yorkers the Dresden Dolls and "We Get On" could be a Grease outtake, though nothing the innocent Olivia Newton John would ever wrap her lips around. Like Lily Allen then, but not that much. --James Berry
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Artist: Kate Nash
Manufacturer: Polydor
Manufacturer: Polydor
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Upon hearing Foundations for the first time on the radio, I did think it was Lily Allen, I can't deny it. But I was informed it was Kate Nash, who I'd never heard of. I rushed off to get the album and was shocked.
Innocent and wise, beautiful but ugly, pure truth and fun, with laughter and so much personality it would fill a small country, Made Of Bricks is the best album I have listened to in 2007.
Of course, there are a couple of dud tracks, but I can still happily listen to the entire album without needing to skip anything.
I personally don't think Nash released anything like her best songs- Mouthwash and Pumpkin Soup have grown on me since their releases, however, the songs which struck me the first time I listened are unlikely to ever be heard by anyone who doesn't buy this album.
Birds and Nicest Thing are quietly beautiful, whereas We Get On, Merry Happy and Mariella are bursting with fun with a bittersweet aftertaste.
These 5 songs make this album for me. The rest of the album is still brilliant by most standards, however, it is these songs I think she should be remembered for.
Having said that, I can honestly say that I listen to this album straight through, regardless of my mood or anything. I was shocked at how easy it was to listen to and like this album.
Made Of Bricks is the album that we need today, it summarises many, many issues in life without necessarily being specific about them. Personally, I feel that Kate Nash has reached and touched a whole generation.
On the other hand, if you can't stand her singles, you're unlikely to like this album.
NB: If you're looking for gutsy, pouty, cynical view of the world (ie Lily Allen's debut....), you are in the wrong place. Kate Nash is the light to Lily Allen's dark view of the world.
Innocent and wise, beautiful but ugly, pure truth and fun, with laughter and so much personality it would fill a small country, Made Of Bricks is the best album I have listened to in 2007.
Of course, there are a couple of dud tracks, but I can still happily listen to the entire album without needing to skip anything.
I personally don't think Nash released anything like her best songs- Mouthwash and Pumpkin Soup have grown on me since their releases, however, the songs which struck me the first time I listened are unlikely to ever be heard by anyone who doesn't buy this album.
Birds and Nicest Thing are quietly beautiful, whereas We Get On, Merry Happy and Mariella are bursting with fun with a bittersweet aftertaste.
These 5 songs make this album for me. The rest of the album is still brilliant by most standards, however, it is these songs I think she should be remembered for.
Having said that, I can honestly say that I listen to this album straight through, regardless of my mood or anything. I was shocked at how easy it was to listen to and like this album.
Made Of Bricks is the album that we need today, it summarises many, many issues in life without necessarily being specific about them. Personally, I feel that Kate Nash has reached and touched a whole generation.
On the other hand, if you can't stand her singles, you're unlikely to like this album.
NB: If you're looking for gutsy, pouty, cynical view of the world (ie Lily Allen's debut....), you are in the wrong place. Kate Nash is the light to Lily Allen's dark view of the world.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I eventually brought this album despite nearly being put off by the negative reviews.
It was delivered yesterday and its amazing.
I'm 34 so way over the albums 'target' audience and love it!
It may be 'aimed' at teenagers but to overlook it because of that would be a grave mistake.
I brought this and Lily Allens album at the same time and they have huge differences,I must say I prefer this one of the two.
The best track is 'the nicest thing'- a ballad of unrequited love that is so easy to relate to, it sounds very 'Kate Bush' (instrumentally not lyrically/vocally) particularly near the end, reminds me very much of 'Love and Anger' and is very haunting....'mouthwash,'birds' and 'mariella' are the other high points.
This is a great album full of a variety of emotions, it fun, quirky, comic in many places, sassy but underneath all that it has a lot of undertones to resentment, disappointment and apathy.
Only wish I'd got it sooner rather than deliberating.
It was delivered yesterday and its amazing.
I'm 34 so way over the albums 'target' audience and love it!
It may be 'aimed' at teenagers but to overlook it because of that would be a grave mistake.
I brought this and Lily Allens album at the same time and they have huge differences,I must say I prefer this one of the two.
The best track is 'the nicest thing'- a ballad of unrequited love that is so easy to relate to, it sounds very 'Kate Bush' (instrumentally not lyrically/vocally) particularly near the end, reminds me very much of 'Love and Anger' and is very haunting....'mouthwash,'birds' and 'mariella' are the other high points.
This is a great album full of a variety of emotions, it fun, quirky, comic in many places, sassy but underneath all that it has a lot of undertones to resentment, disappointment and apathy.
Only wish I'd got it sooner rather than deliberating.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I came to this only knowing the great "Foundations" track - a great mix of melancholic ruminations on a disintegrating relationship but I have to say that I found this album quite tedious to listen to. Kate's slightly hoarse delivery of her vocals (sexy at first I have to admit) becomes a little boring after a while. And yes, she can write some cheeky lyrics and these I imagine are what the "youngsters" latch onto but theres nothing of any great depth here. The exceptions are "Foundations" and also "Nicest Thing" - by the time you get to this latter track I was really grateful for a subtle change in the overall sound which this track has. It has a beautifully melancholy violin in the background which suits the lyrics perfectly. I can only guess that someone different produced this track as it is head and shoulders above the others - and this is the kind of track I'd like to hear Kate do more of.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
One trick pony.......
If you like Kate Nash's Foundations song, you will be disappointed with the album. All the other songs are similar to one another but not similar to Foundations. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Jimmy S
Great start.
Kate Nash is somewhat different to other singers. She has a quirky way of bringing across her music and this is evident in her songs. Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2009 by chriss619
Strange Album
I really like artists that use vocals as an instrument and Kate Nash does this perfectly. Its a weird album, that Ive listened to repeatedly im not sure if I like it, I do know I... Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2009 by J. Creighton
Absolute Drivel for Serious Masochists
Fed up of hammering nails through your hands? Then try this album, it's even more painful.
Published on 22 Sep 2009 by A. J. Davies
Not good enough
This is not what you should be buying. Check out Big Linda's 'I Loved You'
Published on 8 Jun 2009 by James Carr
Brillent
i had this cd brought for my 18th birthday im 19 now and it hasnt been moved out of my cd player i love it everything about this album it brillient her voice is so differnt and out... Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2008 by A. Garner
I love this album
I never write reviews, but as this album has received wildly differing opinions I thought I would add mine. I love it. Read more
Published on 22 July 2008 by Bedders
Love it, great storytelling
I'm 34, I have a degree in literature, I don't know Lily Allen, but Kate is my new best friend and I really don't know what the negative comments are all about. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2008 by Alex
You either love it or hate it !!
Um with Kate Nash you either love her or hate her, hey she is just like marmite. No I think the album is trashy and irritating and hearing her annoying voice in the car after a... Read more
Published on 25 May 2008 by Katie
Nice!
Bought this after seeing her do foundations on jools holland. I didnt have any expectations having not read any of the press about her or reading any reviews. Read more
Published on 23 May 2008 by Mr. R. J. Gibbons
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