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These Four Walls

~ Shawn Colvin
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (18 Sep 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Nonesuch
  • ASIN: B000FIMHFS
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 20,771 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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2006's THESE FOUR WALLS is Shawn Colvin's first studio album in five years, and the results reveal that Colvin was working hard during that time. The album boasts one of the singer-songwriter's finest batches of songs (co-written, for the most part, with John Levanthal, who produced and also plays on the disc). Honest, pensive, and shot through with yearning, these folk-pop tunes are meticulously crafted with a keenmelodic ear and a sense of elegant sophistication. Neither in the subtle, lovely arrangements nor in Colvin's lyrics orperformances is anything overwrought or strained. As a singer-songwriter album, and--moreover--as a personal statement from Colvin, THESE FOUR WALLS is pitch-perfect.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent collection, 3 Oct 2006
By D. Wyllie "davidjwyllie" (Scotland) - See all my reviews
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This is Shawn Colvin's first album in quite sometime and is well worth the wait especially if you were not a fan of her previous release, Whole New You. If you are looking for an album of fast tempo numbers then this is not the album for you. It is a collection of reflective, introspective and thought provoking songs. There are a few upbeat songs such as Fill Me Up and Tuff Kid which are great, but the outstanding songs are Cinnamon Road, Even Here We Are, So Good To See You and the title track. It takes a good few listens and reading of the lyrics to really connect with this album and appreciate the gravity of the songs. The only slight disappointment was the cover of Words. But give this CD time and you will find your humming the songs without realising it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterclass in songwriting, 25 Sep 2006
By P. Hodgson (Norwich UK) - See all my reviews
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This album is about as good as songwriting gets. It takes you through a whole range of emotions and characters almost like sitting through a really special movie. The first three tracks are just stunning. Even the throw away final cover version makes me smile. I used to go and see her live shows in London years ago and this album reminds me of just how special a talent she is.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet return, 21 Sep 2006
Shawn Colvin appeared at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London on 18 Sep and treated the audience to an acoustic set of warmth, wit and wistfulness: a glimpse of what appears on 'These Four Walls'. It's Colvin's most tender, wise and understated work yet. Guitar songs about life and living through it, and about dreaming a little bit too much for your own good! The tunes all ripple and rise, the words lull you then hit you. There are just a couple of up tempo tracks like 'The Bird' - but enjoy the peaceful majority. I listened back to 'Venetian Blue' straight away 'cause its one of those bittersweet things you don't want to end. American songwriting and performance at its best. I want to go and see her on tour again this November.
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yet another wonderful singer to add to the list - kate rusby, fisher, cecilia bartoli, .............. shawn colvin
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Shawn's first new album since 2001, this is a respectable comeback. Having disappeared off the face of the Earth for 5 years, with only a Beatles cover on a (too sparse)... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Back on form again
Well we Shawn Colvin fans have to wait a long time of a new album as its been 5 years since A Whole New You, BUT as always its well worth the wait. Read more
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