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~ Eliza Carthy
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  • Audio CD (23 Jun 2008)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Topic
  • ASIN: B00172MAOE
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,068 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  2. Two Tears 4:14£0.69
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Listen11. Oranges And Seasalt 3:34£0.69

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The daughter of acclaimed British folk artists Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson, Eliza Carthy has long been one of the major protagonists in the UK neo-folk renaissance. A dedicated and passionate artist, Carthy is also highly eclectic, as evinced on previous albums such as Red Rice, which blended drum & bass with folk fiddle amongst other unusual but largely successful experiments. Dreams Of Breathing Underwater is Carthy's seventh solo record and is predictably unpredictable. Opening with the 12-bar blues "Follow The Dollar", the album shapeshifts through the ethereal "Hug You Like A Mountain" and "Lavenders", the meandering "Rosalie", the funereal "Two Tears" and the captivating "Mr Magnifico" - right up to the dramatic, swinging denouement "Oranges And Seasalt". Carthy’s vocals are as mercurial as her arrangements as she switches from angelic to angry, poignant to potent. There's never a dull moment as the songs flit insouciantly between Latin and reggae, electronica and blues, further underlining Carthy's skill as a songwriter and her imagination as an artiste.

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"The one indisputable young star of British folk."


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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hmm...this is great "????" music, 29 Jun 2008
By Mark Siner (Burton - On - Trent, Staffs England) - See all my reviews
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What should I put for the "????" bit. Not sure is matters, but it isn't pure folk music,(whatever that is). I won't dissect tracks here as there is so much variety. Instead I will state why it ticks boxes for me. Great music should have quality whatever the genre, sometimes with invention, but certainly it should either move me or excite me. Liza's latest does all these things. She really is ploughing her own furrow these days, and with great success.
Will punters like it ? As it doesn't sound like anyone else it's hard to tell. However, for past Liza fans I would say if you were happy with Red Rice, or the much maligned Angels and Cigarettes,(which I actually thought was a superb diversion), then I reckon this will work for you.
In summary - one of the great albums of recent times irrespective of genre, deserving of 6 stars for imagination,(and unlike some other reinventers not losing the plot). She is a national treasure,(bet she would hate that description), who continues to surprise and delight in equal measure.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Different, Varied and Great Fun, 2 Jul 2008
By Richard Allen - See all my reviews
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Having thoroughly enjoyed her more traditional previous album Rough Music, and following the recent Channel 5 documentary on Eliza, I had expected something in a similar vein. However, this is very different. It follows in the trail of her previous self-written album (the underrated Angels & Cigarettes) and infuses her folk leanings with an unexpected variety of instruments and styles. What comes through on every song is the strength of the song writing, the vividly drawn characters and the wonderful narratives. All delivered in Eliza's beautiful and expressive singing style. It's an album that rewards repeated listens and leaves you feeling uplifted on every occasion. Incidentally, if you ever get the chance to see Eliza live, don't miss out as it's a wonderful evening in the company of a very talented and engaging person.
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning record, 29 May 2008
By Dai Jeffries "Dai" (ALDERSHOT, Hants United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This is a CD to raise a few eyebrows and create a few waves. The songs are believable, the backings are exciting and there is a sense of freedom and fun pervading the whole record. Absolutely brilliant.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Eliza does it again....
A great album. Bought as a prize, I gave it a spin before handing it over, and was very impressed!
Published 2 months ago by A. J. Potter

2.0 out of 5 stars Not good. Not good at all.
I saw Eliza Carthy in Leeds when she was touring promoting this CD - what a great gig that was. Really brilliant - the musicians were tight, the intros were humourous and the... Read more
Published 3 months ago by L. Smith

4.0 out of 5 stars Original and refreshing.
I bought this cd having heard the great track Mr Magnifico. I was,at first,abit disappointed as Mr Magnifico doesn't reflect the style of the whole album and I had expected... Read more
Published 3 months ago by S. RICH

5.0 out of 5 stars Unusual folk/rock/jazz fusion
For those of us whose attitude to acoustic music tends to be... nice song, sad that the singer has a cold, or whose attitude to rock music is... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Nigel J. West

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for me!
I love all of Eliza's traditional folk music,and have been an avid fan of her and her family since they very first started, but I simply hate this stuff. Read more
Published 6 months ago by crummocklass

3.0 out of 5 stars big effects but......
Eliza is a huge talent- writing , playing and a voice like no other, but for me this CD seems to have lost the sound and emotion and subtlety that I love about much of her work... Read more
Published 9 months ago by J. Stapleton

5.0 out of 5 stars This is what she's been building towards
Brilliant, witty, rude, anarchic, multi-styled, multi-layered !
Eliza Carthy produces a career-highlight album
Styles and boundaries are blown aside in a magical... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Stevepupton

5.0 out of 5 stars Something a bit different
Now, this is a difficult album to recommend. Ultimately all reviews are redundant as it comes down to personal taste at the end of the day. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Vagabond

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical and touching music
This is modern British folk with a specifically English twist - not eccentric but gloriously idiosyncratic. It is personal without being maudlin, melodious but never mawkish. Read more
Published 12 months ago by C. M. Knowles

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic - Eliza's best album yet
I heard the album over the Bank Holiday weekend at Eliza's online listening party, and it was simply brilliant. Read more
Published 14 months ago by A. Hill

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