- Audio CD (4 Feb 2008)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Liberty
- ASIN: B000OYY6YS
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 87,812 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. The Weatherman (No Wonder I Feel Blue) |
| 2. Lazy Sunday Morning |
| 3. Wake Up Call |
| 4. Take Me As You Find Me |
| 5. The Only Thing I'm Guilty (Of Is Loving You) |
| 6. Got My Hopes Up |
| 7. Show Me A Sign |
| 8. You Speak My Language |
| 9. Butterflies & Rainbows |
| 10. Faith in You |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
There are three "songbirds" all together--Lynette from Liverpool, Flick from Devon and Amy from Surrey. Their debut single "The Weatherman (No Wonder I Feel Blue)" garnered a lot of airplay and media attention, which the three young ladies have now capitalised on with this full-length. Wake Up Call continues the threesome's forays into acoustic pop with a country twist. Inspired by veteran singers such as Joni Mitchell, Eva Cassidy and The Dixie Chicks, the songs here are pared down and simple, built from acoustic guitar strums, riffled piano harmonies and softly brushed drums. The real key to the songs though are the girl's voices; more specifically their three-part harmonies. Tracks like "Lazy Sunday Morning" and "Butterflies and Rainbows" are reminiscent of 60s-era ballads, while "Take Me As You Find Me" and "Show Me A Sign" further underline the trio's honeyed vocal talents and penchant for memorable pop hooks. It's not a complicated album, and some may lament the lack of innovation. But those who enjoy well-written country pop songs polished to perfection will find much to like here. --Danny McKenna
The Guardian Unlimited, April 24 2007
A talented three-piece, sweet-pop group..., with voices like
purest sunshine and magic music that soothes the soul.
purest sunshine and magic music that soothes the soul.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Their voices are very harmonious and their arrangements are perfectly simple. Their voices and songs remind me of Wilson Phillips, the Bangles and a little bit like B*Witched. Some of their songs have a country style to them and some may say that their songs sound dated. I think regardless of this, their voices are fantastic and a joy to listen to. 5 Stars from me.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Interestingly theres a DVD called WAKE UP CALL:Saving the Songbirds.
Must prove something-maybe this sort of thing is going to save the idea of what used to be pop music!
Must prove something-maybe this sort of thing is going to save the idea of what used to be pop music!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Wake Up Call is, by far the best known track on this album having not long been a top 5 hit single. But, it is not truly reflective of the rest of the album. They are beaitiful singers with soft warm voices that fit their group name. This is a lovely relaxed album and well worth a listen. My only worry is that they do sound too laid back and have leaned more towards country and this I feel could sideline them into a genre that will not see them thrive as I believe that they should. But hey! what the hell do I know go on give your ears a treat and buy this you will not regret it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Lollipops and Rainbows
Bought a used copy based on the reviews here. My instant thought was that you could put Wilson Phillips on the title and few would know it wasn't. Read more
Published 7 months ago by T. J. Underwood
Leicester Bangs Review (2008):
Songbirds - Wake Up Call (Liberty)
An album of sweet country pop songs from the Songbirds. The arrangements are kept simple - piano, acoustic guitars and a brushed drum - and... Read more
An album of sweet country pop songs from the Songbirds. The arrangements are kept simple - piano, acoustic guitars and a brushed drum - and... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Leicester Bangs
Easy Listening - excellent voices
Easy Listening, all tracks are enjoyable to listen to. The voices of these girls are amazing. Never heard of them before unitl I heard their CD playing in the back ground whilst... Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2009 by N. Bailey
Great CD
Really enjoyed this find it very easy listening and relaxing. I only bought it for one sone but found that I like all of them.
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by Ms. Dc Overend
Best Buy
This debut CD is fantastic. It is very easy listening and all 3 girls have lovely voices that, while different, blend together beautifully. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2008 by S. J. Davies
Great Debut
Have to take issue with a couple of reviewers, Country !!?, no steel, no pedal, no fiddles, no mandolins, just nice accoustic and conventional electric guitars, with bass, piano... Read more
Published on 22 Feb 2008 by M. N. Green
Delightful Harmonic Voices
Such a joy to listen too. Vocals are simply excellent and this is what shines through. Certainly happy with my purchase.
Published on 12 Feb 2008 by Mr. Brian Coplin
Easy listening, just the way it should be.
I really enjoyed this album. I listen to this on the way to work to put in the calm warm place and on the way home to make me happy.
Great stuff. Read more
Great stuff. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2008 by Clare Holmes
Great harmonies
A refreshing sound. Three beautiful voices which blend together perfectly. Not a weak song on the album - each one illustrates a purity of voice and quality of production. Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2008 by Mrs. J. Spruce
Brilliant
What a quality album this is, its so refreshing to here understated backing to good original material allowing the girls wonderfull voices to shine through on every song. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2008 by Mr. J. C. Levett
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