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Kitty Jay is a collection of songs written and inspired by the stories and legends of Seth’s birthplace and home of Dartmoor--it’s an ambitious disc that attempts to capture the spirit and atmosphere of the wilderness of the moor. Ambitious it may be but he’s certainly succeeded. Over the 11 tracks he creates an impressively dark and brooding atmosphere, but this is contrasted by lighter and sweeter passages spread throughout – it’s a disc that feels natural and balanced.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   31 of 31 people found the following review helpful: Dartmoor Delight, 10 Dec 2006 By  H. meiehofer "haroldm" (glasgow, scotland) - See all my reviews    This album represents the best of modern folk. It clearly has traditional influences and sensibility, but nevertheless has an edginess to it which gives it a modern feel. The songs are inspired by the writer's home in Dartmoor and this allows for great variety ranging from old fashioned murder ballads to tales of the moors and the excitement (and the dread) of setting out to sea. The outstanding track is the title number Kitty Jay, a sad tale of betrayal driven by a fantastic string riff. Well worth exploring if you fancy dipping your toe in the waters of modern folk.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   28 of 29 people found the following review helpful: Seth's second is a future classic, 22 April 2004 By  N P Vaughan (Sheffield, S Yorks United Kingdom) - See all my reviews This review is from: Kitty Jay (Audio CD) The majority of tracks on this CD are penned by Seth, who is one third ofthe prodigious Lakeman brothers (see also Equation; Cara Dillon). Theother tracks included have been given Seth's own distinctive treatment,and the overall impression is of a rich and seamless tapestry. As befits acollection of songs inspired by tales from his Dartmoor home, they allhave a much more traditional feel than his previous solo album (The PunchBowl). The compelling imagery on this tapestry ranges from sumptuousPre-Raphaelite (The Bold Knight), to stark minimalism (Cape Clear). LikeDartmoor, many of the tracks have a dark and threatening atmosphere (evenfor traditional folk music, there is an abnormally high body count -murder, suicide, battles, accidental death and lost love), but the finaltrack (The Streamers) more than compensates - it is like the sun breakingthrough clouds, and could dispel the deepest gloom. It is an anthem tocarefree innocence - I've sat on that hill, looked at that view, in thatcompany, and been guided by the angels! Thank you Seth, this CD is a gem.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   29 of 31 people found the following review helpful: A star rising in the South-West, 25 May 2004 By  M. SIRL "Man With Ears" (Hampshire, UK) - See all my reviews    This review is from: Kitty Jay (Audio CD) Seth Lakeman might be known to many folk music fans as an erstwhile Oysterband collaborator but make no mistake, Seth has a style and a sound all of his own. Perhaps owing more to classic Fairport Convention than to the modern folk-rock synthesists this is an impressive debut set from the young man from Plymouth. Most of the songs here are either written about or inspired by the people and landscape of Devon are, without exception, immaculately crafted and performed. From haunting instrumentals to sea shanties, Seth pulls it all off with the same expertise and enthusiasm. I shall eagerly await more from this rising star.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) › See all 17 customer reviews...		Most Recent Customer Reviews Kitty Jay My son bought me this album for mother's day last year and it still gets played regularly. I went to see Seth live last autumn and he was absolutely fantastic. Read more Published 2 months ago by J. Graham Spot on. A quick encapsulation? Seth Lakeman is English folk's Jeff Buckley. The compositions on this disk balance the tense, brooding atmospherics of Dartmoor with impossibly... Read more Published 18 months ago by Robert Johnson Mesmeric Not being a new folkie, an old folkie, or much of a folkie at all it took the Mercury Prize nomination to wake me up to the talent that is Seth Lakeman. Read more Published 21 months ago by S. Jones Outstanding Before the release of "Kitty Jay", Seth Lakeman may have been best known as an ex-member of "folk supergroup" Equation. Read more Published on 1 May 2006 by cluricaune Fantastic and thrilling! Saw Seth at the Cambridge Junction - brilliant set! He played most of the tracks from Kitty Jay and I bought the album on the strength of the concert. Read more Published on 8 April 2006 Haunting and Atmospheric I first heard of Seth Lakeman on Radio 4 when he was shortlisted for the Mercury prize and was so impressed I watched the awards show. Read more Published on 31 Mar 2006 by rjmerry Nice Kitty! We heard about Seth via the 2005 Mercury Music Prize. We bought Kitty Jay and also the actual Mercury Prize winner on spec. We then listened to the winner once only.... Read more