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Brooklynite Nell Bryden deals in the kind of easy-going Americana that doesn't bludgeon with histrionic emoting but entices by the subtle use of great songs and stories. This album - itself a re-packaging of her earlier work along with several new tracks - sees her re-launched for a UK audience that's finally beginning to value a woman who not only packs a vocal punch, but knows how to write a killer tune as well.
You could easily imagine that this type of honest, well-played fare would go down well with fans of, say, Squeeze or Nick Lowe: other pristine acts with a love of country and a cleverness that always precluded mass consumption. It's sad to say; but where Bryden's probably going to fall into a trap is by her very diversity. What Does It Take contains everything from country soul to jazz making the odd detour for a rockabilly bounce, a bluegrass break or a folky lament. All of which is by way of saying that this is as far from another retro-styled piece of fluff for those too young or lazy to remember the originals as you can get. All styles here serve the song first and foremost.
And what they songs they are: the boom-chicka Johnny Cash country of Where The Pavement Ends and its tale of seedy seduction. The rolling blues of Not Like Loving You; the sad country testimonial of Helen's Requiem. And for light relief there's always Late Night's tea dance jazz (one imagines Nell wearing a fringed dress and feather bedecked headband) or Tonight's barrelhouse, speakeasy fun, complete with tack piano and a sultry performance over the trad clarinets.
It's all delivered with a voice that has the power and grit to equal Joss Stone, but without the preposterous showboating. Let's just hope this latest assault on these shores by Bryden yields results. --Chris Jones
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I first heard Nell on BBC Radio 2 and was taken aback by her single Second Time Around. Now the album is out I must sing her praises - it really is a musical masterpiece. 11 tracks of pure bliss, beginning with the title track right through to 'Late Night Call' - not one piece of filler in sight. If you are a fan of singer songwriters with big voices and touching lyrics, this is definitely the CD for you.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased this album after seeing Nell do a very good live show in Birmingham, and wasn't disappointed; her voice, which is exceptional heard live, is captured perfectly and all the tracks are very strong, there's not a single filler on the entire album. Highly recommended.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Terrific effort from Ms Brydon - a little country a dash of blues some rock n'roll even a jazzy vaudeville number combined with a great versatile voice makes this a worthy cd for anyone who likes an eclectic mix.
Like a less rockier and more restrained Imelda May this has radio two friendly written all over it but don't let that put you off or you'll miss one of the more engaging records of 2009.
Like a less rockier and more restrained Imelda May this has radio two friendly written all over it but don't let that put you off or you'll miss one of the more engaging records of 2009.
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Superb!
So glad I stumbled across Nell Bryden. As others have said, not a single filler on the album, and a terrific mix of styles. Read more
Published 11 months ago by SallyC
The Native New Yoker does it again
Absolutely love this album!
It's great to hear that Nell is as good on this recording as she is live - i've seen her perform quite a few times over 2010 and there are a... Read more
It's great to hear that Nell is as good on this recording as she is live - i've seen her perform quite a few times over 2010 and there are a... Read more
Published 18 months ago by J. Griffiths
takes a lot
saw the band live in newcastle one friday evening at the intimate cluny. all 100 of the audience raptured by the vitality and energy put in to the performance. Read more
Published 20 months ago by hally
A little bit country
hi there, I am over 50 so I expect albums to be reflective of the artist's work at that period in time - and this is. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Janice Millar
Brilliant chilling out cd
Love this cd - haven't taken it out of my car cd player since it arrived!
Published 20 months ago by Nessamoo
Nell Bryden & What does it take?
Got the CD this morning as I had heard track 2 on the radio and ordered the Cd on the merit of this song, I have listened to the Album and it does not disappoint. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. J. C. Furie
Nell-tastic!
Boy can this girl sing!
She sounds a little like Annie Lennox in places (especially on her latest single "Not Like Loving You") but her choice of material is much more... Read more
She sounds a little like Annie Lennox in places (especially on her latest single "Not Like Loving You") but her choice of material is much more... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mr. Angelo Greeno
nell bryden
Tonight was by far the best song on the album and unfortunately nothing else really came close. Was well worth it though, whata fantasic song!
Published 23 months ago by K. Fearn
Nell Bryden
If you like Nell Bryden then you'll know she can do no wrong. This track is one of her more up-tempo numbers and her vocals, as ever, are superb (and sound very like Annie... Read more
Published on 20 May 2010 by Mrs. M. A. Legg
excellent music,excellent buy
Having never heard of nell brydon till hearing "not like loving you",i was extremely happy to find the rest of her album was as good as the first song of hers that i heard. Read more
Published on 5 May 2010 by Mark Gibson
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