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New album from Jackie Oates.
Review
"..an exquisite piece of chamber folk..."
-- The Observer
"Oates remains the sweetest voice of her generation.... This is modern English folk in it's least leaden form.." -- The Independent On Sunday
'English folk-pop...as pretty as some spring mornings.' -- The Independent
'Her voice is persuasively rustic and the style distinctly English'
-- Daily Telegraph
'Jackie Oates is deservedly becoming a celebrity in the new folk scene' -- The Guardian
'Oates has noticeably raised her game' -- UNCUT ****
'The persuasive intimacy of Oates' voice has grown immeasurably in confidence and appeal since her self-titled first solo album' -- fROOTS
-- The Observer
"Oates remains the sweetest voice of her generation.... This is modern English folk in it's least leaden form.." -- The Independent On Sunday
'English folk-pop...as pretty as some spring mornings.' -- The Independent
'Her voice is persuasively rustic and the style distinctly English'
-- Daily Telegraph
'Jackie Oates is deservedly becoming a celebrity in the new folk scene' -- The Guardian
'Oates has noticeably raised her game' -- UNCUT ****
'The persuasive intimacy of Oates' voice has grown immeasurably in confidence and appeal since her self-titled first solo album' -- fROOTS
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For purity of purpose and vision Jackie Oates takes some beating!
'Saturnine' is a record of captivating beauty and multiple enchantments.
She possesses a voice of such mesmerising loveliness that the winter's harsh
frosts would melt away in the wake of each and every magical song she sings.
It skips and bounces and flutters like a kingfisher with the sunlight glancing
off its many-coloured plumage. A voice to bring a smile to our faces and
a little welcome warmth into a cold despondent world. A generous gift.
Her easy grasp of folk music's noble traditions are given respectful and
inventive twists and turns in this collection of twelve fine performances.
There is light and shade in abundance in the lucid arrangements and engaging
variety in her choice of material. Her accompanists are all first rate.
Opening track, 'The Sweet Nightingale' is a joy. The piano chimes like a
bell; the string playing adds weight and texture and Ms Oates' limber
vocal delivery is simply sublime. The instrumental narrative of 'The Hills
Of Trencrom / Pedn Olva' takes us on a wonderfully affecting journey to
the full beating heart of The West Country's great musical heritage.
Mike Cosgrave's delicate piano embroidery enhances one of the finest vocal
renditions on 'The Trees They Are So High' and 'IOU' digs deep to deliver what
is perhaps the finest performance of Ms Oates' career so-far. Stunning.
The raucous 'Four Pence A Day' lends itself well to cider-swigging and
energetic thigh-slapping and 'Fortune Turns The Wheel' brings the album
to a plaintively reflective conclusion. A abundance of riches indeed.
Highly Recommended.
'Saturnine' is a record of captivating beauty and multiple enchantments.
She possesses a voice of such mesmerising loveliness that the winter's harsh
frosts would melt away in the wake of each and every magical song she sings.
It skips and bounces and flutters like a kingfisher with the sunlight glancing
off its many-coloured plumage. A voice to bring a smile to our faces and
a little welcome warmth into a cold despondent world. A generous gift.
Her easy grasp of folk music's noble traditions are given respectful and
inventive twists and turns in this collection of twelve fine performances.
There is light and shade in abundance in the lucid arrangements and engaging
variety in her choice of material. Her accompanists are all first rate.
Opening track, 'The Sweet Nightingale' is a joy. The piano chimes like a
bell; the string playing adds weight and texture and Ms Oates' limber
vocal delivery is simply sublime. The instrumental narrative of 'The Hills
Of Trencrom / Pedn Olva' takes us on a wonderfully affecting journey to
the full beating heart of The West Country's great musical heritage.
Mike Cosgrave's delicate piano embroidery enhances one of the finest vocal
renditions on 'The Trees They Are So High' and 'IOU' digs deep to deliver what
is perhaps the finest performance of Ms Oates' career so-far. Stunning.
The raucous 'Four Pence A Day' lends itself well to cider-swigging and
energetic thigh-slapping and 'Fortune Turns The Wheel' brings the album
to a plaintively reflective conclusion. A abundance of riches indeed.
Highly Recommended.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Jonathan
Format:Audio CD
As Jackie Oates mentions in the liner notes, there is something eccentric about this record. But that is what makes it her best record since her first, eponymous album--which had an unpretentious faithfulness to traditional song that was inventive without being slick.
The great thing about "Saturnine" is that it has a similar respect for traditional music while still being a really weird record. Honestly, it just arrived in the mail from the UK, and I haven't figured out what makes it so odd. There's something off-kilter about the arrangements, but there's nothing particularly modern about them--no synthesizer, contemporary song covers, or rhythym inherited from the singer-songwriter world that shows up on a lot of folk records.
It does have a lot of unusual percussion that makes the record a little dissonant. Mainly, I think the arrangements just have a slightly perverse sensibility. It reminds me a little bit of _The Devil's Interval_ for that reason, even though it doesn't sound anything like "Blood and Honey".
Anyway, I'm sure I'll be listening to it all through our long upstate New York winter. My first impression is that it's one of the more beautiful and original records I've heard in quite a while. Plus, it has the usual brilliant fiddle-playing.
The great thing about "Saturnine" is that it has a similar respect for traditional music while still being a really weird record. Honestly, it just arrived in the mail from the UK, and I haven't figured out what makes it so odd. There's something off-kilter about the arrangements, but there's nothing particularly modern about them--no synthesizer, contemporary song covers, or rhythym inherited from the singer-songwriter world that shows up on a lot of folk records.
It does have a lot of unusual percussion that makes the record a little dissonant. Mainly, I think the arrangements just have a slightly perverse sensibility. It reminds me a little bit of _The Devil's Interval_ for that reason, even though it doesn't sound anything like "Blood and Honey".
Anyway, I'm sure I'll be listening to it all through our long upstate New York winter. My first impression is that it's one of the more beautiful and original records I've heard in quite a while. Plus, it has the usual brilliant fiddle-playing.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Hazel Vicary
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Saturnine is the most beautiful cd I own. Jackie Oates is blessed with a voice that is clear and pure and a joy to listen to and that, combined with the wonderful musicians accompanying her makes this cd an absolute treasure for those who love folk music. There is not a track on this cd that I don't like but the Nightingale, IOU and Wheel of Fortune are absolutely superb with Wheel of Fortune being a truly moving piece of music. I normally listen to music whilst I am working but with this cd I just had to stop and listen not least because the lyrics and Jackie Oates delivery made it difficult on a few occasions to see what I was sewing without reaching for a tissue. I am definately going to get more of her work and would say, without reservation, that she is one of the finest singers in the folk genre that I have ever heard. I expect you have gathered by now that I really love this cd.........
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I had never heard of Jackie Oates but saw it had 5 star reviews on Amazon so bought it. I LOVE it, the best CD I have bought in a long long time. Beautifully sung and a real pleasure to listen to, folk music is no longer a swear word in our house. It is just a pity everyone ends up dead!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Pete Fyfe
Format:Audio CD
In these times of austerity, to make your way in the world, even if it is just the `folk' world you have to diversify and Jackie Oates it must be acknowledged is a prime example of `diversification' being not only a fine musician/vocalist but also promoting her own range of cosmetics. The sweet smell of success not only lies in the "Lush" colour supplement which, to quote her company byline "...is a light, soothing and gentle base for pale skin types, which are often sensitive and prone to redness..." but extends to her creative musical interpretations of predominantly traditional songs. Reading her sleeve notes, this is a lady who is proud of her association with Devon and included in the recording's repertoire we have "The Sweet Nightingale", "Poor Murdered Woman" and a nicely upbeat version of the old chestnut "Marrow Bones". Expanding her colourful excursions in company with, amongst others, Mike Cosgrave (piano and accordion), Dalla's superb mandolin player Neil Davey and everyone's cellist of choice Barney Morse-Brown this is an album that exudes quality. Oates obviously enjoys her music and by the way she interprets it you, the listener will not help to be captivated by its charm.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely CD
Jackie's voice is timeless, wonderful to listen to, I will be purchasing more of Jackies music for sure, recommend it all
Published 1 month ago by MR DAVID STODDERN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spellbinding
A very special collection of songs,with a very special singer to sing them, and with very special arrangements this makes this very special album indeed............Steve
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Stephen N. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
A brilliant album from one of folk's best
This is an excellent album from one of the best talents on the folk circuit today. Jackie Oates combines a stunning vocal with some interesting and sometimes 'alternative' backing... Read more
Published 13 months ago by pinkdragon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really an exceptional cd
Her previous CD (Hyperboreans) was stunningly good - but this is also so. Songs wonderfully rooted in tradition yet also with originality and interesting variations.
Published 15 months ago by D. E. Satterthwaite
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful singing, but...
Obviously an accomplished singer with a beautiful singing voice, Jackie Oates is almost too perfect. Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. Ahmad
5.0 out of 5 stars
nightingale
This is delightfully non-arty and brings back those old folksongs children used to sing in primary school fifty years or so ago...amazing how the words come back, too!
Published 19 months ago by Dr. Carole Cushing
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely album
I heard Jacki Oates for the first time on Radio 4 and got the album soon after. If you like traditional folk music you will like this, similar to Kate Rusby. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Kerri
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely and relaxing folky feel good
This album shows Jackie really progressing well in her vocal work. She's really come on leaps and bounds and seems to have learned how to manage her voice in the higher range with... Read more
Published 19 months ago by SRead
5.0 out of 5 stars
Celestial
Just celebrated my first anniversary of Jackie and am off to see her in Nottingham. This is probably the most complete record of her four to date. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Faustino Beardsley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely folk from a major talent on the rise
I'm a relative newcomer to the work of Jackie Oates having only picked up her acclaimed Hyperboreans album (based on someone mentioning that Alasdair Roberts plays on it) a few... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Chris G
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