- Audio CD (21 May 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Setanta
- ASIN: B000PITY1S
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 28,849 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Richard Hawley has become my favourite singer/musician since I bought Coles Corner. This first CD is excellent, as the other four he has made so far. I like very much the 5 songs included in this extended version, especially Cheap spanish whine, a simply delightful instrumental song, full of lovely guitar effects. Sick pay is also a jewel, with a catchy refrain. Of the seven first songs, Caravan (another great instrumental) and Naked in Pitsmoor are my favourites. The last one would be at home in Lowedges or Lady's Bridge, my two favourite albums from Mr. Hawley.
In this first album he proves what an excellent singer he is, with that deep, low, and soothing baritone voice, and what a marvelous guitar player he is, specially in his instrumental songs. Recommended, not only to every Richar Hawley fan, but to every music lover out there. This is singing and playing music, not what Enrique Iglesias or Justin Timberlake do.
In this first album he proves what an excellent singer he is, with that deep, low, and soothing baritone voice, and what a marvelous guitar player he is, specially in his instrumental songs. Recommended, not only to every Richar Hawley fan, but to every music lover out there. This is singing and playing music, not what Enrique Iglesias or Justin Timberlake do.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Like many, I got into Richard Hawley around the time of Coles Corner. Like many, I am amazed that this man does not shift records by the bucket-load as, to my mind, he is one of the top five singer-songwriters these isles have ever produced. Perhaps it's because (let's face it!) he's no spring chicken, or because his style of playing appears too retro, that he doesn't appeal to that section of the public who should be buying his records in droves: I refer to under-25's, who do not yet plainly comprehend that this is the greatest chill-out artist ever.
Since falling head-over-heels in love with Coles Corner I have systematically worked my way backwards through the whole catalogue, and never been disappointed. Here we have another of those great artists, like The Smiths, like The Beatles, like The Jam in their heyday, who makes great albums, great singles, and great b-sides. This extended edition of Hawley's first mini-album presents us with those seven tracks plus five former b-sides, but it is no less a classic, or complete entity, for that. In fact, two of those tracks - Sick Pay and Troublesome Waters - rank among his finest, as does the opener - Coming Home - and the gorgeous Naked In Pitsmoor. Elsewhere, there are two instrumentals, reminiscent of Joe Meek - Caravan and Cheap Spanish Wine - which ooze class and daring like no-one else I can think of. Happy Families I find reminds me of David McWilliams' work with Mike Leander in the sixties, but there are great touches and influences everywhere. The only glitch (see if you can spot it) is one lyrical refrain repeated in two seperate songs, as if that matters. This is nascent genius at work, so we'll allow the odd oversight. If you are not yet familiar with the man and his work, buy Coles Corner or Lady's Bridge. You will end up buying the whole back catalogue, and you'll never look back.
Since falling head-over-heels in love with Coles Corner I have systematically worked my way backwards through the whole catalogue, and never been disappointed. Here we have another of those great artists, like The Smiths, like The Beatles, like The Jam in their heyday, who makes great albums, great singles, and great b-sides. This extended edition of Hawley's first mini-album presents us with those seven tracks plus five former b-sides, but it is no less a classic, or complete entity, for that. In fact, two of those tracks - Sick Pay and Troublesome Waters - rank among his finest, as does the opener - Coming Home - and the gorgeous Naked In Pitsmoor. Elsewhere, there are two instrumentals, reminiscent of Joe Meek - Caravan and Cheap Spanish Wine - which ooze class and daring like no-one else I can think of. Happy Families I find reminds me of David McWilliams' work with Mike Leander in the sixties, but there are great touches and influences everywhere. The only glitch (see if you can spot it) is one lyrical refrain repeated in two seperate songs, as if that matters. This is nascent genius at work, so we'll allow the odd oversight. If you are not yet familiar with the man and his work, buy Coles Corner or Lady's Bridge. You will end up buying the whole back catalogue, and you'll never look back.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I have been a fan of Richard Hawley's infectious acoustic gems since Coles Corner. After a few listens of that album, I bought all his previous records and am convinced more than ever that this man is a musical genius. His beautiful melodies, deep croon and soulful lyrics blend together to produce genuinely timeless music which will be enjoyed for many more years. Whether you're ecstatically in love, suffering with a broken heart, lonely or joyful, these heartfelt songs will warm your heart and make the world a little more beautiful. This is a quiet, introspective album - not really if you're into heavy sounds but perfect if you like slow, deep songs about life and love.
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