- Audio CD (10 April 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Compass
- ASIN: B00005ABHJ
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 654,211 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Rose |
| 2. Still In The Family |
| 3. Walk The Jetty |
| 4. Silver Ladle |
| 5. Lincoln Park |
| 6. Would You Marry Me? |
| 7. Booze Talkin' (I Ain't Listenin') |
| 8. Shining |
| 9. New Penny |
| 10. Find Your Way Out |
| 11. Party Dress |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Shine Like It Does the debut album from wandering Irish/Italian American songstress Eileen Rose, is a delight. Initially, the way she rolls vowels around her tongue and hesitates a moment before launching into a declamatory line like "Rose, never learn to sing the blues" (on the autobiographical "Rose") recalls Drugstore's wanton, wastrel and hopelessly romantic songs. Rose has a similar knack for phrasing and love for the pathos and glamour of the blues. Her poetry and observations of blue-collar America--a loose, engaging trail from her hometown of Boston on to Essex and North London--are most definitely her own, though. Standouts include the lyrical "Silver Ladle" and downbeat, searing love song "Lie To Me". Throughout, instrumental backing comes from three of Alabama3, plus guitarist Davey Bull of her old Boston band, Fledgling. --Jerry Thackray
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have no idea why some journalists keep saying Eileen Rose is alt-country, and the "singer-songwriter" tag doesn't work either. Sure, there are very slight country inflections here, and she does write all the songs, but this album sounds like she's the singer in an absolutely brilliant and completely out-there band. I don't mean this is difficult "experimental" music - all the songs are immediately memorable - it's just there's such a fabulous variety, yet none of it seems remotely out of place. Eileen Rose is clearly the type of artist people will love all their lives - like Neil Young, or Kate Bush. She already has MY heart. Amazing, AMAZING stuff.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I read so many great reviews of Shine Like It Does that eventually I cracked and bought it. I'm so glad I did. Now that we're all assaulted by puerile musical pap on an constant basis, it's great to hear an artist who really throws their heart and soul into it. This is the genuine article - wonderful melodies, songs that move you, songs that move your feet and, best of all (in my opinion), image-packed lyrics that actually make you think. Outstanding.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I initially went to see Eileen Rose as three members of Del Amitri were guesting with her - but I fell in love with her music right away and rushed home to order Shine Like It Does. I was not disappointed.
Eileen has a very rare talent indeed. She can write songs which hit you where it hurts, her perceptive observations on life and love are bittersweet and carefully crafted. And what a voice! If you've not seen Eileen Rose before make sure you do so! Buy this CD! I've not had it out of my CD player in six months.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good
I saw Eileen live and she was amazing and bought this on the strength of her performance. This album is her first and without the band, buts its still good.
Published on 21 Dec 2009 by DJ Goffen
Better than the UK version?
I admit it - I love Eileen Rose. I've seen her live twice, I loved the UK version of Shine Like It Does, and I bought the US version, just to have everything. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2001
What a result!
I saw Eileen Rose completely by accident, when she was playing with Ron Sexsmith at the Mean Fiddler. Her set was incredible, sometimes solo (very impressive voice! Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2001
Simply brilliant debut from rising new star
I heard first heard Eileen Rose playing a live session on the Owen Money Show on Radio Wales and I thought she was great - great songs, really natural and funny and moving. Read more
Published on 11 May 2001
A superb album from a major new talent
Having read so many glowing reviews of this CD I decided (for once) to take the critics' word for it and try it out. Read more
Published on 17 April 2001
Do yourself a favour and buy this album
I'd never heard of Eileen Rose but went to see her perform after a friend who'd seen a show said it was the best gig she'd been to in 15 years - and she goes to a lot of gigs. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2001
OK, but lacks something
I bought this CD as it had rave reviews in the press, but i don't feel that it's quite lived up to them. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2001 by r.boreham@natcen.ac.uk
melodic brilliance from 2000's best new songwriter
It's been a long time since the hey-day of Rough Trade, but at last they've discovered an artist with sufficient charisma and songwriting ability to match The Smiths and Mazzy... Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2000
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