- Audio CD (10 May 2004)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: CD+DVD, Limited Edition
- Label: 14th Floor
- ASIN: B0001FYR8A
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 44,902 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
O is the remarkable must-hear debut album from Dublin-born dreamer and troubadour Damien Rice. Like compatriot David Kitt, Rice is evidently a major talent, one of a select breed of loosely-affiliated modernist folk artists for whom the words "traditional" and "singer-songwriter" are hindering terminological obstacles that need to be blown clean out the way for the sake of progress. Adorned with unexpected musical twists, pleasures and textures--particularly Lisa Hannigan's fragile vocal accompaniment and Vyvienne Long's sonorous cello--O's strengths lie not only in the quality of the songs--songs that could easily withstand the thrill-free "unplugged" process--but the free-thinking adventurism that decrees that segments of operatically sung Inuit (on "Eskimo") and drowsy God-like Gregorian chants (on the truly touching "Cold Water", probably a rumination on drowning involving a discourse between a dying father, daughter and the big man in the sky) should not be off-limits on pop records.
There are moments, too, of both unfettered savagery--"I Remember" begins with Lisa Halligan's yearning thoughts on a relationship before exploding with Damien Rice's retort, a vein-bulging riot of choleric rising to a climax of discordant strings reminiscent of "A Day in the Life") and embittered, self-pity--the doleful "Cheers Darlin", with its forlorn jazzy clarinet, clinking glasses and background cocktail piano. However, for those reluctant to march with the pace of change, the delightful likes of "The Blower's Daughter" and the Nick Drake-flavoured "Amie" (with a sweetly foliating string arrangement from Rice's second-cousin, the renowned composer David Arnold) offer a more relaxed route in to Damien Rice's strangely compelling world. --Kevin Maidment
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is a must-have for all music fans everywhere. Its amazing...each song has something different and i try to get everyone to listen to it as much as possible so they too can appreciate the genius who is damien. I found this album by listening to the song cannonball on a compliation cd and thought that if the rest of the album was half as good as cannonball then it would be worth buying. It was. If you dont have this album...why not? My favourite track is older chests, but its close, as they are all great. buy this.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heard this band on, don't laugh, Johnothan Ross. I have to say however, its some of the most amazing songwriting and performing I've ever heard. Its soulful, cheery, sad, pleading, desperate, a full spectrum of emotion.
I have to admit, I never thought I'd hear music like this being written for our generation. The guitar riffs are simple but full of hooks, complemented in many cases by strings and piano that are used to amazing effect in "I remember". The Singing is a pure joy to listen to.
If you ever think about relationships, love, religion, life, happyness or sadness, Damien Rice will be right up your street.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first bought this album 2 years ago, so it is quite funny to hear Radio 1 playlisting Cannonball only now. It is an album that just improves with time - I still haven't tired of it and it still gets played several times a week.
Everyone I have introduced to Damien Rice loves him but my friends have very different musical tastes. I guess good songwriting and singing cuts through all that.
Buy this album now. The only thing better than Damien Rice on CD is Damien Rice live. Pure quality.
(p.s. I'm not a big Jamie Callum fan and can't quite see the connection...)
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Damien Rice - O is one of the best albums in my collection
I bought this album after i heard Cannonball. I thought it was an incredibly and touching song and when i heard Damien Rice perform it live his voice sounded amazing. Read more
Published on 4 July 2004 by "pie_muncher"
Fantastic
Damian Rice is great. I first heard about this album from a friend, who told me it was good. I went and brought it, it was great. My favourite track is cannonball. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2004 by "biplob_paul"
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