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~ Del Amitri
4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (8 April 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced
  • Label: Mercury
  • ASIN: B000063TAL
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 50,819 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  1. Just Before You Leave 5:14£0.69
Listen  2. Cash And Prizes 4:38£0.69
Listen  3. Drunk In A Band 2:44£0.69
Listen  4. One More Last Hurrah 4:52£0.69
Listen  5. Buttons On My Clothes 4:05£0.69
Listen  6. Baby, It's Me 3:33£0.69
Listen  7. Wash Her Away 3:07£0.69
Listen  8. Last Cheap Shot At The Dream 4:12£0.69
Listen  9. Out Falls The Past 3:13£0.69
Listen10. She's Passing This Way 2:43£0.69
Listen11. Jesus Saves 3:39£0.69
Listen12. Just Getting By 7:35£0.69

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Contrary to popular belief, Can You Do Me Good? is not Del Amitri's only album since first unveiling their songwriting prowess on their debut Waking Hours, they've just been keeping a low profile. Quietly they've gone about their business, turning out four albums of dependably accomplished and unfashionable rock with a middle America twang. Their first studio album since 1997's Some Other Sucker's Parade, Can You Do Me Good? is another solid addition to the Del Amitri canon. Sticking resolutely to their earthy, no-frills values, it's hardly going to set the world alight, but with singer Justin Currie's cunning metaphors for love, drugs and self-loathing undiminished, it certainly shouldn't be underestimated. Mid-tempo country jaunts "Buttons on My Clothes" and "Baby It's Me" are by turns sweet and poignant, cementing their reputation as the Glaswegian Crowded House. But, like his melodies, Currie's lyrics are deceptive slow-burners with an inherent darkness. Although the brooding "Just Before You Leave" and cynical dissection of greed "Cash & Prizes" clearly aren't the sound of a happy man, they pale next to "Wash Her Away", which comes on like a lustful love song, and mutates into a troubled ode to addiction with every subsequent play. It's not alone, which is just as well, because heavy hearted introspection is what Del Amitri do best. --Dan Gennoe

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'Can You Do Me Good' is Del Amitri's eighth album, and follows on from their 1998 best of and b-sides package 'Hatful Of Rain/Lousy With Love'. A combination of melodic rock with country, folk and rock 'n' roll influences. Includes the first single from the album 'Just Before You Leave'.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars It'll Grow on You Throughout the Summer!, 28 April 2002
5 years on from the hit and miss "Some Other Suckers..." (best single that never was - Medicine - withdrawn as a single due to Diana's demise. I'm still trying to work that one out!!) and three years since the Best Of.. package, here come the Dels with a new album which, on first hearing, makes you wonder what the hell they've been doing in the interim. Horror! No catchy "drive time" song such as "Always the Last to know", no real "lighters ahoy" song, such as "Be My Down fall" or "Driving with the Brakes on" etc. Initial disappointment, however, turns to a summery smile. The boys have not been resting on their laurels but writing and recording songs that actually have far more "layers" and musical depth than some of their older stuff. They have matured and so has the music. They have even introduced (subtley!) the likes of drum machines into their music.
The songs gradually grow on you and plant themselves in your head. The opener, "Just before you Leave" carries on where "Cry to be Found" left off - shimering strings and wonderful vocals from Justin Currie, it's a peach of a song and is how songs really should be - soulful, heartfelt and, hey! call me a traditionalist, tuneful.
There are some great songs which follow on - "Buttons on My Clothes" could be perceived asjust another "oh no, she's gone and left me" kinda song but a real sense of loss is portrayed in the song and, if there was any justice in this world, it would be a number one single...but we all know that ain't ever gonna happen.
"Wash Her Away"'s riff is as rough as the sentiments in the song. "Out Falls the Past" is simple and brilliant. And as for the closer, "Just Getting By", it's another example of the Dels knack of writing a song which can tug at your heart strings and make you feel good about life all at the same time. Justin's vocals on this song alone are worth the price of the album. Yes, Robbie would kill for this song!
This album is ultimately a wonderful work and if it is to be their swan song, then it is a fitting tribute to them. Once again, an underrated release from a tragically underrated band. Buy this and ensure some justice is exercised amongst all the dross that is Pap Stars and all the second-rate Ramones-lite stuff being released and bought at the moment.
Pure class is sometimes wasted on the masses! And this is class!!!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Welcome return, but be patient with it!, 9 April 2002
By Mr. P. C. Mattock (Pulborough, West Sussex United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Del Amitri return with their fourth album, their first for five years. As usual, many of the tracks feature imaginative melodies and lyrics, although a harder edge is evident, particularly amongst the earlier tracks and this takes some getting used to. The album has become more enjoyable after repeated listens.

Whilst the unquestionable highlight is the closing ballad "Just Getting By", surely Justin Currie's finest ever vocal performance, there is much else to savour, including the soulful "Out Falls The Past" and the wry humour of "Drunk In A Band".

Del Amitri seemed destined to remain in the second division of the sales league, but this album should maintain their solid fan base and, perhaps, gain a few new supporters willing to give them a listen.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "I've known them since they were called Derek Amitri", 26 April 2002
By Andy Sanderson (London, UK) - See all my reviews
I've followed Del Amitri for many years, and seen them live any number of times. Over the years, they have produced some ok songs, many good songs, and some astonishingly excellent songs.

Despite, or because of, being away from the studio for 5 years, this album comes in right up the top of their scale. There are some tracks that are commercial enough to be released as singles, but won't get played on the radio because everyone knows Del Amitri aren't cool, and the usual raft of stories of loss, failure, heartbreak and the usual Justin Currie topics. But that is what we love about this band.

They just do it so well.

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4.0 out of 5 stars worth a listen
This album is a mixed bag in terms of the quality of the songs and as a result it isn't Del Amitri's best album. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2006 by tinuva200

5.0 out of 5 stars Constant growth is not easy for everyone to swallow...
...but that is what this band has done. This album is a natural progression of songwriting and production. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2002

2.0 out of 5 stars Great vocals, but bin that drum machine!
I've delayed writing a review for a few weeks while I got used to Del Amitri's new offering. Sure there are some real highlights on this album, but some very disappointing moments... Read more
Published on 15 Jul 2002 by eddyhitler

4.0 out of 5 stars Listen, listen hard and listen long
It lacks the bite of Twisted that I dearly loved as it was a cool departure from the previous albums. Read more
Published on 15 April 2002 by R. Spooner

5.0 out of 5 stars A Return to Form
Another great effort from a band that is just too damn good for success. These songs could be folk songs or rock songs they are timeless and genreless - its just that the band use... Read more
Published on 13 April 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars It's as plain as the buttons on my clothes this is so good
Well it was worth the wait...this band never fail to amaze me...songs always so strong and never going with the flow mining their own furrow. Read more
Published on 11 April 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Should be huge, but won't be
Vastly under-rated and about as fashionable as living with your Mum, it's great to have them back.
Definite signs of a change of direction: loops, programming and various... Read more
Published on 10 April 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars A long time coming
The Dels never fail to amaze me, just as the world is getting into melodic easy listening courtesy of Robbie, Pop Idol et al, they produce what is probably their least immediate... Read more
Published on 9 April 2002 by Glenn

5.0 out of 5 stars 6 years since Sucker's and the Dels haven't lost their touch
The new album from Del Amitri sees them on form again with twelve more classic tales of loss, heartbreak and brilliantly ironic lyrics.
'Can you do me good? Read more
Published on 8 April 2002 by currypringle

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