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Gripping

Advantages: Traditional, varied
Disadvantages: Some tracks almost too short

The Bairns is an unsual album to listen to, taking you on (for lack of any better comparison) a roller-coaster of emotion, from the first track to the last. With haunting voices and perfect harmonies, Rachel Unthank and The Winterset, a quartet comprising two extremely talented sisters and their friends hailing from the North-east of England, deliver a provoking, if not flawless, catalogue of traditional folk pieces. Particularly interesting are ...
...pieces of music. For example, I Wish, I Wish, which has been covered by many artists in the past, predominantly Kate Rusby's more upbeat take, has been turned into a melancholy, heart-breaking melody much more suited to the lyrics being sung. They also include a collection of "Lulls" which vary from 20 second accapella songs to the 7 minute variation offered at the end of album, with complex vocal harmonies and instrumental backing. A very worthy ...

JBird13 11.09.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Bairns, The - Rachel Unthank & The Winterset

The Best of the Chieftans

Advantages: uplifting, thought-provoking, beautiful
Disadvantages: avoid the laments if you're feeling fragile!

...most hardened heart. Their best tracks comprise something for every mood. If you are feeling lost or sad, or maybe want to wallow a bit in misery, then they have haunting laments on the flute or Irish pipes. On the other hand, if you are feeling so lively that your feet don't know what to do with themselves, put on one of their jigs and dance like a madman round the living room. Their whoops and yells will send shivers of excitement coursing through ...

Jenthevet 15.07.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Best Of The Chieftains, The - Chieftains (The)

Perhaps a tease to future stardom

Advantages: Weel written, heartfelt, folk-pop
Disadvantages: nothing major enough to say

Like many new artists and bands Teddy Thompson really got his biggest break by appearing on Jools Holland's program. This is, indeed, where I came accross this outstanding folk artist. The son of folk ledgends, Linda and Richard Thompson, it seemed almost inevitable that Teddy would follow in the family business. Like the Wainrights before him the second generation of family folk is much more mainstream, with a contemporary production. This allows ...
...listeners; and not just the folk niche of their parents. The record itself is a very light, melodic sound, that really allows his voice to shine through. The rough, passionate, and well performed vocals lend themselves to the expertly constructed and thought through lyrics. The first track; Shine So Bright, seems to lead us to belive Thompson has a quest for stardom. But this hasnt meant that the record has turned into a piece of over-produced, ...

TeddyT 24.01.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Separate Ways - Teddy Thompson

Can't Fight the Moonlight

Advantages: Nice songs, great voice, duets
Disadvantages: None

...win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Since her debut, Rimes has won many major industry awards, which include two Grammys, three ACMs, one CMA, twelve Billboard Music Awards, and one American Music award. In addition, Rimes has also released ten studio albums and four compilation albums through her record label of 13 years, Asylum-Curb, and placed over 40 singles on American and international charts since 1996. She has sold over 50 million albums ...
...with touselled hair. The Best of LeAnn Rimes is a greatest hits album. It was released in 2004. It is the international edition of LeAnn Rimes Greatest Hits, released in the US in 2003. The album peaked at #2 on the UK charts, becoming her highest-charting album there. Worldwide, album has sold over 2.5 million copies. One of my favourite tracks on the album is the first song, Can't Fight the Moonlight. I think this is probably because it was featured ...

Spottydog11 06.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Best Of LeAnn Rimes, The - LeAnn Rimes

Stronger - Carlene Carter

Advantages: Excellent vocals, some really catchy songs, great instruments
Disadvantages: Occasional hints of Shania Twain which scare me

...Change Your Heart 4. Bring Love 5. I'm So Cool 6. Spider Lace 7. On to You 8. Judgment Day 9. Break my Little Heart in Two 10. It Takes One to Know You 11. Light of Your Love 12. Stronger ...

fizzytom 04.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Stronger - Carlene Carter