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Folk isn't a genre that's usually associated with pressure, but given that Karine Polwart's Faultlines scooped her three awards from Radio 2, there's a certain expectation to the follow-up.
Scribbled In Chalk is a worthy successor. Weaving melody around her defiantly delicate timbre, the beautifully crafted tunes are as likely to bite as they are to soothe.
"Daisy" is a warning about the dark things in the world, while "Baleerie Baloo" tells the true story of a Scottish missionary who died in Auschwitz. When Polwart writes, it's not about the lighter side of life.
Best of all, she's pushing folk forward, with as much King Creosote as Kate Rusby to her sound. You wouldn't bet against a raft of awards for this one too. --Chris Long
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An intelligent lyricist - this is a beautiful collection of songs.
"Silken voice and heart of steel, a Stephen Pollakoff of songcraft righteous and beautiful." 4 STARS
"A KT Tunstall crossover surely beckons."
"Silken voice and heart of steel, a Stephen Pollakoff of songcraft righteous and beautiful." 4 STARS
"A KT Tunstall crossover surely beckons."
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album is entrancing; a beautiful collection of songs. I'd not heard of KP before I heard the last two tracks of this playing over the sound system of the shop that I immediately bought it from, and I agree with the guy who comments that people who don't know anything about 'folk' music would miss this album.
I'm glad I didn't. This is a great album to relax to. Haunting, powerful, meaningful musical poetry.
I'm glad I didn't. This is a great album to relax to. Haunting, powerful, meaningful musical poetry.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a truly amazing album which it is difficult to praise too much. Its not going too far to say that it has restored my faith in the writing of contemporary music in this country.
Karine Polwart combines a number of features which rarely come together so beautifully or effectively. The songs on this album are equally original, thoughtful and tuneful and her lyrics really have something to say. With some other artists sometimes the music will let down the words or vice versa. Here both the music and the poetry are equally fabulous.
How refreshing that the album has avoided the trap common to so many contemporary folk artists - of being sanctimonious and "worthy". On the contrary the songs all have a directness of approach and feel "real".
One song though stands out - "Baleerie Baloo" has a haunting melody and a highly poignant lyric. It stays with you for days after you hear it.
Karine Polwart combines a number of features which rarely come together so beautifully or effectively. The songs on this album are equally original, thoughtful and tuneful and her lyrics really have something to say. With some other artists sometimes the music will let down the words or vice versa. Here both the music and the poetry are equally fabulous.
How refreshing that the album has avoided the trap common to so many contemporary folk artists - of being sanctimonious and "worthy". On the contrary the songs all have a directness of approach and feel "real".
One song though stands out - "Baleerie Baloo" has a haunting melody and a highly poignant lyric. It stays with you for days after you hear it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
'I'm gonna pick out the stars and put them in my pocket. I'm gonna bring those stars back down. So I can spread celestial light around.' So sings Karine Polwart on 'I'm Gonna Do It All'. This celestial task she accomplishes before the end of this record, especially with 'Terminal Star'-just about the most beautiful song you could wish to hear. It's one of a pair of songs dedicated to Jane Haining from Scotland who was killed by the Nazis and is now recognised as one of 'Righteous Among the Nations'. The beautiful CD sleeve will tell you more. It can't be easy following such a critically acclaimed album as 'Faultlines' but 'Scribbled in Chalk' makes the task look easy. It is a great album, full of intelligent and beautiful songs, some of which, as on the last album' deal with 'edgy' subjects. 'Daisy' is a brilliant song about the difficulties of bringing up a child in the world today, 'Maybe there's a road' is about sex trafficking. The singing is even better than before, the production is 'spot on'; some tracks enhanced by a beautiful string quartet. Karine Polwart is recognised as one of the UK's best singers but in my view what sets her apart from all the other excellent young singers is the quality of her songwriting. She writes great songs. This is a great album.
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Refreshing!
This Scottish folk singer is a breath of fresh air compared to what is on offer these days. If you've never heard her sing before, have a go - you won't be disappointed
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Published 11 months ago by AL
Don't hesitate
I first heard a track from KP on radio where a guest was asked what she was listening to currently and she asked for a song from KPs third album. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Samuel Marchbanks
Chalking up a Success
An excellent selection which defies easy categorization. Somewhere between the categories of folk, rock and Scottish. Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 by K. S. Tait
Full of great melodies, superb vocals and powerful lyrics
I bought this album a few months ago via a search on Amazon and listening to samples. It's been a top album on my Ipod playlist ever since. Read more
Published on 15 Sep 2009 by P. Stoddart
Great buy
Excellent
Easy to listen to, poignant, great lyrics, fantastic voice, similar to wailin jennies sound (or visa versa!)
Easy to listen to, poignant, great lyrics, fantastic voice, similar to wailin jennies sound (or visa versa!)
Published on 15 Feb 2009 by pigzits
All gentle, but not all the same.
I didn't know Karine Polwart, but got this CD on the strength of reviews and recommendations. Karine has a light, lilting voice, and her Scottish accent comes across, which I... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2007 by John Williams
Caledonian Country
Karine Polwart is one of the new wave of Scottish folk artists whose popularity and influence extends well outside of the Scottish border. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2007 by Arthur Dooley
Intelligent Folk
I came to this obviously after the Folk awards and looking into what is generally termed modern/celtic influenced music. Read more
Published on 7 May 2007 by duirsgrove
Up and Coming singer songwriter
A Great follow up to Faultlines.
Gentle melodic songs played and sung with wistfulness and expression. Read more
Gentle melodic songs played and sung with wistfulness and expression. Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2007 by A. J. Rabet
Excellent
Thia album is excellent and if you're thinking of buying it do so. I highly receommend it.
Published on 23 Sep 2006 by C. Milne
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