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a warm beauty that belies the bleak subject matter --Q Magazine
Gorgeous --Daily Star
A band to restore your faith in contemporary music. --BBC Online
Gorgeous --Daily Star
A band to restore your faith in contemporary music. --BBC Online
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Tim C
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a gem! It is a rare pleasure to find a debut album of such quality, maturity and musicianship. Its only two weeks since I first heard `Don't Say a Word' on the radio and the initial impact of the voice of Ms Quarty is still fresh in my mind - more Ann Peebles or Candi Staton than Aretha to my ears - but of an emotional and dynamic range that bears comparison to these golden throats.
The first thing I did was to look at their MySpace site where I not only found more great songs but also that they were playing a gig at my local pub the following Sunday. So I duly joined about 30 others (and a dog) for an absolute treat and came away quite stunned and excited and clutching this CD. I've played it (several times) daily and I'm blown away by what I hear - not only the voice that first drew me in but also the beautiful playing of the band and - most of all - the songs. All 10 of them have been written by the band (no individual credits but who is writing these words?) and as well as some that you will love from the first hearing - the very soulful `Withering Bones' or the more country flavoured `My Love Has Gone' - there are songs here that go beyond the bounds of these genres and whose delights are more slowly revealed. `Playing With Death' has a velvet darkness that deepens with familiarity and the rich textures of `Spring Flowers' are increasingly beguiling.
Ultimately there are only two genres of music - good and bad - and if it moves your soul and your body it belongs in your good file. This album has quickly gone into the favourites section of that file for me, so many thanks to all those involved in its creation. And if you are yet to discover this music give yourself a treat and click that buy button now!
The first thing I did was to look at their MySpace site where I not only found more great songs but also that they were playing a gig at my local pub the following Sunday. So I duly joined about 30 others (and a dog) for an absolute treat and came away quite stunned and excited and clutching this CD. I've played it (several times) daily and I'm blown away by what I hear - not only the voice that first drew me in but also the beautiful playing of the band and - most of all - the songs. All 10 of them have been written by the band (no individual credits but who is writing these words?) and as well as some that you will love from the first hearing - the very soulful `Withering Bones' or the more country flavoured `My Love Has Gone' - there are songs here that go beyond the bounds of these genres and whose delights are more slowly revealed. `Playing With Death' has a velvet darkness that deepens with familiarity and the rich textures of `Spring Flowers' are increasingly beguiling.
Ultimately there are only two genres of music - good and bad - and if it moves your soul and your body it belongs in your good file. This album has quickly gone into the favourites section of that file for me, so many thanks to all those involved in its creation. And if you are yet to discover this music give yourself a treat and click that buy button now!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By J. A. Ingram
Format:Audio CD
This superb outing by the Bristolian hybrid between country, soul, gospel and rock is well worth a listen. The featured vocals and dramatic style entrance you from the start with stunning musicianship and considered and well thought out arrangements. However I must confess to a slight amount of listener fatigue towards the end as the shear scale of the pieces had me longing for a frothy hook or quirky chorus.
In general, superb pieces beautifully performed, sympathetically produced and fantastically recorded (well deserving to be on the Naim label) but best appreciated if you don't take it all in one sitting.
JI
In general, superb pieces beautifully performed, sympathetically produced and fantastically recorded (well deserving to be on the Naim label) but best appreciated if you don't take it all in one sitting.
JI
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a great CD if you are into fusion music (if there is such a thing). I heard about the group on Singapore Airlines, while casting about on a 12 hour flight for something different to listen to & discovered a group that is serious about their music but love to have fun. Their music is soulful, country and slightly blues influenced. I hope they produce more-Yolanda's voice is brilliant! Let's hope this is the first of many!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
great music
I loved this cd. Such a powerful voice. Saw phantom limb when they appeared with Rodriguez in Edinburgh and fell in love with the music.
Published 4 months ago by Isobel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Blown away
Wow. It's been quite some time since any music has given me goose bumps so I felt compelled to tell the world how gorgeous this album is. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by N. Spinks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb album!
Very well crafted songs with a gentle vibe. Shades of jazz mixed in with country. Fantastic production with a stunning vocal mix. Highly recommended.
Published on 2 April 2009 by S. Collins
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Simply Stunning Album Following Mesmeric Live Set
A Famed Local Musician had PL play at his birthday party last night. They have a mesmeric stage presence that got many a long toothed musician up and tapping on the dancefloor ... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2009 by S. Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't say a Word.. well maybe a few
Ah, the sweet soothing sounds of Phantom Limb. It sounds like real life, like all the heartaches and fears, the laughter, joy and tears of being alive, a rare thing in these days... Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2008 by Honey on Toast
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