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Something Ilk

~ Cathy Davey
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (23 Aug 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Regal
  • ASIN: B0002OTIEI
  • Other Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 87,541 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  1. Come Over [Explicit] 3:30£0.69
Listen  2. Trade Secret [Explicit] 4:46£0.69
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Listen  4. Clean & Neat [Explicit] 2:55£0.69
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Listen10. Sugar [Explicit] 5:44£0.69
Listen11. Holy Moly [Explicit] 5:08£0.69
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Listen13. About Time [Explicit] 4:15£0.69
Listen14. Mine For Keeps (Contains Hidden Track 'Honk') [Explicit] 4:59£0.69

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Amazon.co.uk Review

Once every now and then, an artist arrives so crisply perfect that it's hard to believe that they weren't conjured up and manufactured in the wet dreams of a record company marketing executive. Cathy Davey, it appears, is the real deal, and what's more, her debut album is striking enough to succeed across the musical spectrum; melodic enough for grown-ups, accessible enough for pop fans adventurous enough to explore rock music, and credible enough for the fickle indie crowd. Can't really fail? What about the music? Well, it doesn't let anyone down. As evidenced on the big single "Clean & Neat", Cathy Davey's vocal prowess owes a lot to ex-Catatonia frontwoman Cerys Matthews; all big lungs and stretched out dramatic vocal phrasing (minus the Welsh accent). What makes her unique, however, is the perfect blend achieved with the backing band she's employed and the material performed; where the voice on its own would be overwhelmingly sugary, the crunch of the band and the often minor-key songs make a perfect combination. At nearly an hour, it's maybe two or three tracks too long, but this is a minor gripe when considering what could well be the pop album of the year. --Thom Allott


CD Description

Debut album from Irish-born singer-songwriter who got her break singing backups on Elbow's second album 'Cast Of Thousands'. Produced by Ben Hillier (Elbow, Blur), this is a modern indie rock record in which Davey's faux-naif vocals, nestled in amongst spiky guitars, chiming pianos and clattering drums, deliver barbed and spiteful lyrics which have already seen her compared to PJ Harvey, Kate Bush and Bjork. Includes the single 'Clean And Neat'.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful pop/rock/jazz album, 3 Oct 2004
By Mr. J. Lyons "Magical Mystery Tour Guide" (Romford, Essex) - See all my reviews
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I first heard Cathy Davey when I was at the V-Festival 2004, and walked into one of the stage tents without knowing who she was. Instantly I fell in love with her innocent voice, great pop songs with jazzy elements thrown in, and wonderful chemistry within her band. Something Ilk is a very impressive debut.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Buy this album if.........., 23 Sep 2004
Have you ever wondered what Stina Nordenstam might sound like if she started to write indie-pop anthems? Ever felt that Catatonia had it in them to write great songs but never quite got it right? Have you been searching for someone new to fall for since Tanya Donelly decided to go all mature and middle-aged? Put all these qualities together and you can start to imagine the great new album form Cathey Davey. 'Something Ilk' is bursting with killer melodies, infectious indie pop and gorgeous hooks. Her voice, granted, won't be to everyones liking, if you find the ladies mentioned above a bit too sweet then perhaps Ms Davey isn't for you. But there's no denying the quality of this album. Its mix of upbeat, catchy songs like 'Come Over', 'Cold Man's Secret' and 'Clean and Neat' mixed with fabulously odd and loveable tunes like 'Old Man Rain' make this a compelling, fresh and altogether more interesting album than most of the other David Grey/The Frames/Coldplay/Keane inspired singer-songwriter acts coming out of Ireland and the UK these days. The first nine songs are a pretty perfect burst of freshness and although the album struggles to keep that momentum for the rest of the album, Cathey Davey's 'Something Ilk' is a joy to listen to, and hopefully she'll get the attention this album deserves.
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5.0 out of 5 stars clean and neat, 17 April 2006
By radio atlantis "follow me not" (tha north of ireland) - See all my reviews
ah the singer songwriter. if ever there's a term that reduces me to gibbering terror that's it - root canal doesn't even come close. it brings up pictures of acoustic guitars, women sitting at pianos and large string sections in the background. months of therapy required.
but this one's different. no, really! first came across this lady by chance in a muddy tent at oxygen (ireland's answer to reading, glastonbury but nowhere near as good). the striking thing about her was how sharp but simple the songs were, using just guitars, keyboards and the occasional orchestral backing. al the ingredients are there in other words for this to be another horror show, but the tunes rise way above that. best are 'clean and neat', 'holy moly', 'go make it', 'over here' and the lush ballad (if you're gonna write one, then like this lady get it right) 'it's about time'. achingly beautiful.
one to watch
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1.0 out of 5 stars So bad I didn't even finish listening to it
I took a chance on this without knowing anything about them as it was only £2. Also because it was clearly female lead vocals which I'm partial to. Read more
Published 3 months ago by BS on parade

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great record. Buy it.
Spiky and cerebral with a good dose of gut wrenching truth woven deep into the tissue of every song, Something Ilk manages to displays the heights of quirk dEUS lost when Stef... Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2006 by S. Lewthwaite

3.0 out of 5 stars One of the best voices in the world...
... but most of the songs are not my cup of tea, which was a great disappointment to me. I first heard Cathy's wonderful voice on Ariels by Bent, and she has a 'one of a kind'... Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2006 by I can sing 4,000 songs from memory

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent purchase
Having never heard of Cathy Davey until browsing on Amazon, I decided to take my chances and buy 'Something Ilk'. And what a fantastic album it is. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2005 by Ms. B. Jordan

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best album of 2004 by a new artist
I came across Cathy Davey last summer somewhat by accident, A friend had free tickets to see her at the Glee Club in Birmingham (Better known as a comedy club). Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2005 by xxandyxx

5.0 out of 5 stars What can I say...... Unbelievably perfect.
I first heard Cathy Davey's voice when she guested on an Automata track. I thought it was very quirky and distinctive, and I had a feeling that she was going places. Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars My new favourite female artist...?
I only heard Cathy Davey by accident. You see, I'm not very open minded towards music and had a bit of a problem listening to people I'd never heard of (I've got over it now - one... Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2004 by joeschiavon

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Debut
I first heard Cathy Davey on the radio playing a live session version of 'Cold Man's Nightmare'. To be honest I had never heard anything like it. It was great. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2004 by doveterence@hotmail.com

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