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King Of Cards

~ Tom McRae
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  • Audio CD (14 May 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Commercial Marketing
  • ASIN: B000MTOSQ6
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
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2007 release, the fourth from this Mercury Prize-nominated British singer/songwriter whose sensitive style has drawn comparisons to Nick Drake, David Gray and Colplay (amongst others). With King Of Cards, McRae continues down the same emotional path, but with a rich, undeniable warmth in the production that may help introduce him to a wider audience. 11 tracks including 'Set The Story Straight' and 'Bright Lights'.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars looking forward to hearing it all again and again!, 20 Mar 2007
like the first two reviewers, I joined the online listening party. The songs really grew on me and all these weeks later I still have the melodies floating about in my head. The one that really got to me was "lord, how long". It sounded like a hymn - the words sounded like a prayer - and the more I listened the more it seemed to be speaking about Iraq/Afghanistan and the endless bloodshed on all sides.

What else can I say - his voice is beautiful, textured, wondrous, the cello is definitely still there, and the man can write songs.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars So very very bland, 27 Jun 2008
By J. A. Marczak (Manchester, UK) - See all my reviews
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I'll be honest, I only listened to it twice. And maybe it's because I'm such a fan of the other 3 albums that I am so disappointed by this work, but to me it seemed middle of the road and deliberately radio-friendly, completely devoid of any consistent musical or lyrical interest. The ability is still there as one might expect, in every song there is a moment or two that engages me, a flash of brilliance if you like, but then it always seems to be followed by something hollow and predictable that blunts the edge. I think Tom is a funny, intelligent and talented man but he is capable of so much more than this, there are a million singer-songwriters that could have come up with this album.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ritalin for my soul, 23 Mar 2007
I base this review on the streaming party Tom McRae had of his new record on his website, and on his live performances of some of those songs. I think I have some sort of musical ADD, as I find most artists entertaining for a short while, but then get bored. Tom McRae is the opposite for me- the songs on King of Cards draw you deeper and deeper in on each listen. McRae's lyrics pack his typical punch, laced with a sharp wit and yet also deep empathy. My favorites (today!) on King of Cards are "Got a Suitcase, Got Regrets"- because of the perfect build-up that has me belting out the chorus; "Keep Your Picture Clear"- because of its snazzy beat and Tom's venom and "Ballad of Amelia Earhart"- because of its nostalic tenderness. The songs on this record are all so different yet all gorgeously produced. I can't wait to get it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best albums I've listend to in a long time.
I had none of Tom McRae's other albums but Amazon recommended it to me.

And what an album it is. Stunning, emotional, beautiful. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Brian Wheeler

5.0 out of 5 stars Tom's back on form
I loved Tom McRae's debut album, absolutely loved it, but his follow-ups were, for me, a mixed batch: "Just Like Blood" was dreary and tuneless, while "All Maps Welcome" had some... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Adam K.

3.0 out of 5 stars pretty weak fourth album
Tom Mcrae is a singer with a vocal range to match that of Thom Yorke, his musical talents however will never match Radioheads genre bursting abilities. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mr. J. J. BURTON

5.0 out of 5 stars McRae's deck contains 11 aces
warm and uplifting, Tom McRae delivers another masterpiece. Lyrically as solid as previous releases, King of Cards deals a Full House thanks to its more upbeat style, in stark... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Alexander Wilson

4.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent Tom McRae album
This is Tom's fourth album and probably the only one that surpasses it is his second, 'Just Like Blood'. Read more
Published on 28 Jun 2007 by James Tilburn

3.0 out of 5 stars He's going too fast!
What? Tom McRae doing up-tempo pop songs? Surely not! Well, not quite, but there are two or three moments which are driven at a speed which is most unfamiliar to Mr McRae. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2007 by Mr. B. Mcmillan

4.0 out of 5 stars Still on form
This is another really good album. It continues the development towards slightly more complicated musical arrangements - which won't please some - but Tom's voice still soars over... Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2007 by fac13

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Probably the most disappointing album I have ever bought. The first three Mcrae albums would probably get 10,9,9 out of 10 respectively. Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2007 by DesCo

5.0 out of 5 stars Great voice
Just received the album from amazon this morning and I've listened through twice. All his albums are excellent especially his debut and they're is a real progression through the... Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2007 by Great Gatsby

5.0 out of 5 stars Tom growing in songwriting maturity
I seem to measure my life not in years but Tom McRae albums these days. His previous (third album) All Maps Welcome, was by his high standards not the full Tom so I was hoping... Read more
Published on 1 Jun 2007 by Braw Loon

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