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Ruth Notman Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (19 Nov 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Mrs Caseys Records
  • ASIN: B000XUDE50
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 87,569 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Listen  8. Lonely Day Dies 3:30£0.89  Buy MP3 
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Listen10. Still I Love Him 2:43£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen11. Roaming 4:05£0.89  Buy MP3 
Listen12. What's Going On? (Bonus Track) 2:33£0.89  Buy MP3 


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Skillfully blending traditional material and unique covers with her own beautifully crafted songs, Ruth Notman is poised to set the folk world ablaze with this stunning and eagerly anticipated debut album. Her pure and powerful voice, quirky piano melody and beautifully picked guitar are joined on the album by evocative cello from Hannah Edmonds, driving rhythm and sensitive backing from Saul Rose (Waterson:Carthy, Whapweasel) on melodeon and other guest musicians including Roger Wilson (Wood:Wilson:Carthy) on fiddle, and stunning harmony singing from Bella Hardy. High quality production of a hugely varied repertoire makes this album something quite different from the norm. Simple stripped down English ballads and epic sweeping arrangements are all tied together by the power and passion of Ruth’s vocals, whose youthful approach to the material is often forgotten through the maturity of her delivery. This ability to perform songs with such emotion and skill has led to recognition within the folk scene, particularly as a finalist in the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards 2007. In a recent interview, Kate Rusby was asked about the state of the current folk scene: “I heard a girl recently called Ruth Notman," she commented, " I thought she was fantastic, really special.” Now discover for yourself and be there at the start with this startling new talent. Tracks: Billy Don’t You Weep For Me / Caledonia / Dark Eyed Sailor / Heather Down The Moor / Over The Hill / Fause Fause / Limbo / Lonely Day Dies / Farewell Farewell / Still I Love Him / Roaming / Bonus track: What’s Going On?

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"I heard a girl recently called Ruth Notman, I thought she was fantastic, really special."
-- Kate Rusby

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Sounds a bit like....... 31 Jan 2008
Format:Audio CD
Great debut album from a real talent. It's very hard to review this album without reference to the striking similarities in Ruth Notmans voice and that of Kate Rusby. A couple of tracks are so like KR that you would struggle to tell the difference.
If you like singers like Kate Rusby, Eddi Reader or Karine Polwart, then this album is a must.
I look forward to hearing more from Ruth although she maybe needs to develop a style of her own. She does sometimes sound a bit too much like the others.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The future IS Ruth Notman! 28 Feb 2008
Format:Audio CD
Do yourself a favour. Buy this album. Ruth is a huge talent. She has an exuberant voice that brings this material to life and gives it a fresh and contemporary feel. There is an undeniable pop sensibility to these interpretation and I found myself instantly enjoying myself.

Now, don't get me wrong, I like the new generation of Folk starlets but they do have a tendency to fall into the slightly mawkish or the down right depressing. I like a slow and tragic ballad sung sonorously and slowly to minimal accompaniment as much as the next man but sometimes you want something that'll wake you up, put a smile on your face and remind you the folk is an exuberant uplifting artform. This is something that Ruth seems to get. This is how an ultra talented 18 year old should sound, not world weary but passionate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning album 15 Mar 2008
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From the first few seconds of hearing her voice you are hooked. Ruth has a wonderful voice, one which takes you by suprise and seems unpredictable in a way that keeps you gripped and wanting to listen again and again.I bet she is fantastic live and I can't wait to see her at her open air gig at Hatfield House in July.

Yes there are resemblances to Kate Rusby, but why should that be a bad thing - Kate Rocks! Go and buy this album if you are a fan of real talent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Threads of Genius; the debut of Ruth Notman
"Threads" is rather an apt title considering Ruth Notman's Nottinghamshire/East Midlands roots, what with the regions fine lace and textile manufacturing history. Read more
Published on 19 Sep 2010 by Iain D. Coutts
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb CD
I bought this CD for my wife but found it so good she has rarely managed to prise it from my mitts. Ruth has a unique charm in her voice which I find quite beguiling (and entirely... Read more
Published on 15 April 2010 by A. McKenna
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
This album is beautiful. I have listened to it many times now and learn something new each time. Ruth Notman is an exceptionally talented artist and I look forward to hearing more... Read more
Published on 28 April 2009 by Catherine Buck
5.0 out of 5 stars Great songs well sung
Had never heard of Ruth before seeing her at the Otley Folk festival, where she played on the same bill as the marvellous Bella Hardy - what an afternoon! Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2008 by Beadz Duvet
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful new voice on the English Folk scene!
And what a sweet voice it is! Some of these songs give me the shivers! Ruth Notman will hopefully be around on the English folk scene for some time to come - she is only 19! Read more
Published on 2 April 2008 by Andy Gomm
5.0 out of 5 stars A new acoustic star
Great album from start to finish. Stunning voice and great choice of songs. Anyone that likes the current crop of accoustic artists will love this.
Published on 27 Nov 2007 by Jim Boy
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