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Mayhem is the second album from Irish singer (dubbed the "Irish Amy Winehouse") Imelda May, the follow up to her acclaimed debut Love Tattoo. The album, the style of which can best be described as punk-infused rockabilly, features the singles "Mayhem", "Psycho" and "Tainted Love".
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2011 reissue of her 2010 album 'Mayhem' enhanced with 6 bonus tracks! Includes new single 'Roadrunner' + another 2 new songs + a cover version & 2 remixes.
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51 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Every twitch,every flip...a terrific mix of songs from a great singer (and band) ...all for you
4 Oct 2010
Format:Audio CD
Imelda and her band return with another energetic mix of rockabilly, pop and jazz ; From the opening "Pulling the rug" all the way through to their excellent cover of Tainted love, the album is chock full of songs that worm their way into your skull that you'll be humming for weeks.
The cheeky "Psycho" has a driving sixties-spy vibe complete with growling guitar and howling outro ; "Mayhem" is a tale of a disruptive London couple with a catchy chorus ; "All for You" is an earthy atmospheric ditty that reeks of the bands links with burlesque; "Bury my troubles away" is a wonderfully jazzy-blues foot-tapper, "Let me out" is another catchy tune that just begs a crowd singalong to the chorus....the list goes on.
Highams guitar work drives the tunes along ; Prisemans' trumpet work shines throughout; Al Gare's bass and Rushton's drums make the beat irresistable- one of the bands great strengths is that each is given space to breathe and the overall effect is a delight to the ear. Anyone who has seen the band live will know how amazing they are on stage; they are all excellent musicians at the top of their game.
Is the album perfect ? Not quite.
Where the album's slips slightly (and it *is* only slightly) is that some of the arrangement choices made by the band for the recording seems to have blunted their edge a bit. "Eternity" and "All for you" - both fantastic songs live, and amoungst their best - particularly seem to have lost a little in translation. "Too sad to cry", "I'm alive" and "Kentish town waltz" aren't instant classics, but are decent songs, and do grow on repeated listens.
That said, this remains an excellent and well-paced album, packed with tunes you'll be humming for weeks, and offering alot to both the casual listener and the avid fan. If you've enjoyed her songs on the radio or loved "Love Tattoo", I can heartily recommend this album - the lady doesn't disappoint, and you'll be playing this again and again for many years to come.
The cheeky "Psycho" has a driving sixties-spy vibe complete with growling guitar and howling outro ; "Mayhem" is a tale of a disruptive London couple with a catchy chorus ; "All for You" is an earthy atmospheric ditty that reeks of the bands links with burlesque; "Bury my troubles away" is a wonderfully jazzy-blues foot-tapper, "Let me out" is another catchy tune that just begs a crowd singalong to the chorus....the list goes on.
Highams guitar work drives the tunes along ; Prisemans' trumpet work shines throughout; Al Gare's bass and Rushton's drums make the beat irresistable- one of the bands great strengths is that each is given space to breathe and the overall effect is a delight to the ear. Anyone who has seen the band live will know how amazing they are on stage; they are all excellent musicians at the top of their game.
Is the album perfect ? Not quite.
Where the album's slips slightly (and it *is* only slightly) is that some of the arrangement choices made by the band for the recording seems to have blunted their edge a bit. "Eternity" and "All for you" - both fantastic songs live, and amoungst their best - particularly seem to have lost a little in translation. "Too sad to cry", "I'm alive" and "Kentish town waltz" aren't instant classics, but are decent songs, and do grow on repeated listens.
That said, this remains an excellent and well-paced album, packed with tunes you'll be humming for weeks, and offering alot to both the casual listener and the avid fan. If you've enjoyed her songs on the radio or loved "Love Tattoo", I can heartily recommend this album - the lady doesn't disappoint, and you'll be playing this again and again for many years to come.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Imelda May, a wonderful talent. Clever lyrics, sung beautifully, with passion and energy. Imelda is backed by equally talented musicians, altogether, this is worth every penny of anyone's money. But maybe that's just my opinion. Looking forward to Imelda and her band enjoying great success and making more music! (I will be waiting)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Imelda May has a fantastic voice and her band do her proud here. There are some all-time classics on this album, songs that you will be humming for days after listening to them. The sound is a little raw in places but that makes it all the more truthful; she's singing her heart out on lots of these tracks. Some will grow on you, some are instantly appealing, some are downright silly but a lot of fun. 'Inside Out' would make a perfect first dance for a wedding. As a fantastic live band, it's always going to be hard for them to get the same effect on a recording, but if you haven't heard them live - and maybe even if you have! - I think this would knock your socks off.
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Frenetic performance but lacks substance.
Frenetic & somewhat monotonous. It's one some may love or hate. Unfortunately her high energy did not hit the spot with me, so I pressed the eject button I am afraid.
Published 1 month ago by Michael J. Law
Imelda May - Brilliant and Versatile
Watched Imelda on the Jools Holland show and was intrigued by her voice and style of music. Had a browse of her website listened to a couple of videos and decided to purchase the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by BallPark
Not impressed
This album is not a great addition to Imelda May, in fact I think it could cost her some fans. There is very little new music on it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Edmund
More Mayhem
A great album from the wonderful Imelda May. If you love that 50's feel, you will love this - a real joyful album which brings a smile to your face!
Published 2 months ago by Hami
Fab!
Fantastic album. Bought for my husband. He never stops playing it!I hope to buy him more from this artist. She is a gem with a fantastic voice!
Published 3 months ago by Billie
Give me more May-hem!
What an amazing CD. It has been on a continuous loop in the car since it arrived, that is several weeks ago now and I'm still not bored with it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. Jennifer G. M. Mustoe
super clean recording
The content on this album is all subjective and you can make your own mind up if you like it or not..... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Alan C. Pitchford
Sorry it took me so long
I'd heard about Imelda Mae for at least a year before I heard her, on Jools Holland. Then it took a bit longer to buy the CD. Why did I wait? Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. J. Gauld
Rockabilly for ever
Imelda May and husband , guitarist Darrel Higham , play the best rockabilly of the XXIst century , with titles like " Johnny got a boom boom " and " Road runner " . Read more
Published 4 months ago by châteauneuf
Strange, but good
Really a feelgood album. Saw them for the first time in Jools 'Later with...' and thought "Hey,... what a strange bunch.... Read more
Published 4 months ago by E. Van Den Bosch
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