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Three times Grammy-nominated British singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading is the first female UK artist to have debuted at number 1 in the Billboards Blues charts. She is also the first female UK artist to be nominated for a Grammy in the blues category.
Hit songs such as "Love And Affection", "Willow", "Drop The Pilot" and "Lovers Speak" combined with her strong rhythmic acoustic guitar playing and melodic electric solos mean her music has stood the test of time. Guitarist, songwriter and singer; Joan is the consummate musician.
Hit songs such as "Love And Affection", "Willow", "Drop The Pilot" and "Lovers Speak" combined with her strong rhythmic acoustic guitar playing and melodic electric solos mean her music has stood the test of time. Guitarist, songwriter and singer; Joan is the consummate musician.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is one of those rare albums that gripped me from the very first listen.
Almost entirely a solo effort, with the artist playing all instruments except drums, this album is reminiscent of all the high points of Joan's long and notable career, but at the same time, it has a sound all of its own. It's clear, crisp and uncluttered, and the compositions are strong enough to stand proud against her classics. In fact, this album really rocks! Her voice has lost none of its power and she still packs an extraordinary amount of emotion into each track. The electric guitar and bass riffs will probably cause a few jaws to drop, they are just sublime in places.
After three plays, the tracks that are sticking in my mind are People who Win, Heading Back to New York City and Best Dress On. As another reviewer said, I also can't wait to see her live. Joan is one of the greats of British music, and the album rates as a must have!
Almost entirely a solo effort, with the artist playing all instruments except drums, this album is reminiscent of all the high points of Joan's long and notable career, but at the same time, it has a sound all of its own. It's clear, crisp and uncluttered, and the compositions are strong enough to stand proud against her classics. In fact, this album really rocks! Her voice has lost none of its power and she still packs an extraordinary amount of emotion into each track. The electric guitar and bass riffs will probably cause a few jaws to drop, they are just sublime in places.
After three plays, the tracks that are sticking in my mind are People who Win, Heading Back to New York City and Best Dress On. As another reviewer said, I also can't wait to see her live. Joan is one of the greats of British music, and the album rates as a must have!
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Just got the album, yesterday. What a return to form!!! The album is so diverse, featuring the lovely, and very catchy, title track "This Charming Life" to stadium rocker, "Best Dress On" and guitar driven "Heading Back to New York City".
There's something for everyone here and it's all brilliant. Not one bad track!!!
Can't wait to see Joan on tour.
There's something for everyone here and it's all brilliant. Not one bad track!!!
Can't wait to see Joan on tour.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
what a good cd. on first hearing i thought she's putting that guitar to good use. was not such a fan of the last album. but this is a classic. this charming man, the first track is just a good pop song. the album is the first in a long time i have heard that i wanted to here most tracks again. a few i thought, no that's not armatrading , but it is and she's back to her best. no point in saying the tracks. every one stands out. you should here that voice and then the few track i thought. well what is she doing, now they are my favourites. ..10/10 ..
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
OBVIOUSLY HIGHLY TALENTED........
......but this style of music just doesn't excite or grab my attention but I appreciate that the 'Joan Armatrading' style of song-writing, instrumental versatility, and... Read more
Published 14 months ago by DOPPLEGANGER
Another excellent piece of work..........
This is another excellent piece of work from Ms Armatrading. She is a fine song-writer and this album leans more towards the easy-listening/pop/rock which is a sharp contrast from... Read more
Published 16 months ago by DundonianGal
what a stunner!
I loved this album and can't stop playing it. Joan's voice has not waned over the years, it is clear, vibrant and mellow. Read more
Published 17 months ago by amazingjane
Not Joan
Sorry to say
if you want "Joan" then this is not the album
I may have not moved with the times but neither has she. Read more
if you want "Joan" then this is not the album
I may have not moved with the times but neither has she. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Leathers39
Best Dresses and Best Songs
Top Artists put you at ease. When they begin to perform, you feel relaxed in the knowledge that there will be no lapses of taste, no indecorous artistic solecisms to set your teeth... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. G. Campbell
Her Best Ever
She's a great folk artist. She sings the blues like almost no other UK artist. But.......she is an EXCEPTIONAL rock musician. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Monsieur le B
Big Smile!
This Charming Life is a cracker of an album that will provide die hard Joan fans with some new classic tracks to add to their all time favourites. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. J. Cunningham
Joan is back!
This is the best album for me that Joan has done since Me Myself I when I first became a fan. I love it. Read more
Published 24 months ago by L. Firth
beautiful voice lyrics bit naff
SAme old distinctive voice, just dont listen too hard to the words which are a bit corney. Never the less an excellent addition to my JA collection
Published 24 months ago by Jane Smith
Pure Rock Heaven
I bought this record after seeing Joan Armatrading live and it is superb. The riff on 'Heading back to New York City' is pure guitar heaven and the whole album is laden with some... Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2010 by Vicky1982
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