I am a 22 yr old northern monkey, student at leicester uni. I am really busy preparing for my finals...
I am a 22 yr old northern monkey, student at leicester uni. I am really busy preparing for my finals at the moment, so i wont be reviewing anything for a month or so.. bye x
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As much as i agree with previous review, i feel it time to review Ed Harcourts current performance.
Ed released Here Be Monsters, and this Album was very different and did tread where other artists would not have the minerals. Its as if he stuck his fingers up at the pop industry and told them he was doing it his way.
This album consists of 12 tracks, 9 of them explicitly enjoyable, the remainder seem to be more of a musical experiment. The total playtime is 56 minutes.
The music is somewhat different yet does deserve a genre and i would have to place it in the same area as the current popular singer Norah Jones. Its is quite simply Ed's Lyrics being sang to melodic tunes, you can tell from listening that the he likes a steady beat from the drums, the drum sound is very crisp, not to mention the piano, which seems to just play unscrupulously. I like it, reminds myself of a modern male Tracy Chapman, where her guitar has been replaced with a piano and drum kit.
Ed then proceeded to release his second album From Every Sphere. Ed has continued in his celebrated style to make music HIS way. This album consists of 12 tracks, and has a play length on 56 minutes, just as the previous album.
My first opinion is the music sounds more crisp and clearer, as if his previous songs had been muffled.. His voice has matured a little and i sense he has had singing lessons.
We get to track three, Ghost Writer, and I began to think 'OH NO he's lost the plot', but this turns out to be one of his experimental songs.. He continues his album with his joyous melodies and lyrics, with a love for life sensitivity.
The album is not all good, some tracks do sound like they belong on the previous album, such as Undertaker Strut. The final four tracks are probably the best on the album, they are a delight to listen to, Watching The Sun Come Up, is a mixture of all his abilities. If you enjoyed any of his previous work you will certainly enjoy this track.
All in All, a nice little album. If your looking for a different sound then buy this, if you are happy with monotonous music which is readily available then do not buy this.
Any Questions? leave me a comment.
Keith
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This is mostly on the second album rather than Here Be Monsters. Perhaps it should be in that category (if it isn't there yet, suggest it rather than using the wrong one) or a general opinion on Ed Harcourt under bands/musicians if you want to talk about all his stuff.
MAFARRIMOND 20.04.2004 19:40
Sounds interesting. I will listen out for this. Maureen
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