Nail File, The - Jimmy Nail

Nail File, The - Jimmy Nail

Rock & Pop - StudioRecording - 1 CD(s) - Label: East West - Distributor: Cinram Logistics - Released: 06/06/2005 - 639842073929 more

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... No 'Greatest Hits', 'Best Of' or 'Ultimate Collection' here, oh no it's 'The Nail File'. A bit of a pun I know, but at least it's different. JIMMY NAIL Jimmy Nail first came into the public eye as Oz, the loutish Geordie bricklayer in Auf Weidersehen Pet. Initially only known for ... Read review





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Hit The Nail On The Head
A review by scampi1 on Nail File, The - Jimmy Nail
June 18th, 2004


Author's product rating:   

Originality Definitely a cut above the rest 
Lyrics Sublime 
Quality and consistency of tracks A couple of weak links 
How does it compare to the artist's other releases Outstanding 
Value for Money  

Advantages: Some awesome tracks
Disadvantages: One or two fillers

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

Full review

As greatest hits collections go, you at least have to give this one 10/10 for the originality of it's title. No 'Greatest Hits', 'Best Of' or 'Ultimate Collection' here, oh no it's 'The Nail File'. A bit of a pun I know, but at least it's different.

JIMMY NAIL

Jimmy Nail first came into the public eye as Oz, the loutish Geordie bricklayer in Auf Weidersehen Pet. Initially only known for his acting, we got a brief hint of his singing in the second series of Auf Weidersehen Pet. He had however, started off his 'showbiz' career in a 1970's rock band called the King Crabs, where Jimmy's party piece was to wear a pink girls dress on stage!

His first solo album 'Take it or leave it' was released in 1986 and included a cover version of the Rose Royce song 'Love don't live here anymore'. Jimmy then concentrated on TV work for a few years before releasing 'Growing up in public' in 1992 which included the number one single 'Ain't no doubt'. 'Crocodile Shoes' was released in 1994 to coincide with the TV series of the same name and included many of the songs from the series. 'Big River' followed in 1995 and 'Crocodile Shoes II' a year later. It is from these albums that the songs were lifted to produce the 'Nail File'.

THE TRACKS

1) Love Don't Live Here Anymore

A cover version of the Rose Royce classic and I do believe he's done it justice. The song has been covered sympathetically, with a haunting backing track complimenting Jimmy Nail's own unique vocal style very well.

Verdict - Hit

2) Ain't No Doubt

This song hit the no.1 spot in 1992 and deservedly so. Quite a bassy, yet soulful number. Unusually for a Nail song it also has female vocals, but then again considering that it's about betrayal within a relationship, this suits the song down to the ground. Contains the classic lines;

Female "I don't want nobody else, I love you"
Nail "She's lying"

This song brings back fond memories of my stag night too, as I'd be a millionaire if I'd had a pound for everytime one of my pals sang the words "she's lying"

Verdict - Hit

3) Crocodile Shoes

The title song from the TV series. Could be described as an amalgam of a folk and country song, but it really works. An acoustic guitar based track which really showcases Jimmy Nail's vocal talents. It'll soon have you singing along to the chorus. It's quite a sad song in a way as it tells the story of a man who no longer has his wife and children due to his drinking and sees his crocodile skin shoes and alcohol as his only friends.

Verdict - Hit

4) Cowboy Dreams

Brilliant song from the Crocodile Shoes album. Borders on being a country song, but it's still eminently listenable to. Acoustic guitars dominate again but backed up by superb lyrics telling the tale of a cowboy who steals a girls heart.

"Loves a silver bullet that blows your world apart.
I wanna be remembered as an outlaw honey.
The boy who stole your heart"

Verdict - Hit

5) Big River

An absolutely beautiful song and my favourite Jimmy Nail song. Sends a tingle down my spine everytime I hear it and probably has a similar affect on Geordies everywhere. Tells the tale from the perspective of a young boy who has grown up through the rise, fall and the resurrection of the River Tyne's fortunes. Details the decline of the traditional coal and shipbuilding industries and how the area has fought back to regenerate itself. I'd love to quote the entire lyrics but here's just a few:-

"Now all the capstans and the cargo boats and stevedores have gone
To where all the old ships go, but memories just like the sea live on
Cos' that was when coal was king
The river was a living thing
And I was just a boy but it was mine
The coaly Tyne..."

"For this is a mighty town
Built upon solid ground
And everything they tried so hard to kill
We will rebuild..."

Verdict - Hit (outstanding)

6) Country Boy

A much livelier song than the previous offerings. It'll soon have you tapping your feet and nodding your head to the beat. Features more electric guitars and also the most drum laden song on the album so far. Very catchy backing vocals too.

Verdict - Hit

7) Blue Roses

Another stunning ballad which highlights Jimmy's vocal skills to the full. A gentle backing track featuring acoustic guitar, piano and subtle percussion with occasional orchestral accompaniment really compliment the vocals.
Tells the story of a man who needs to reassure a woman of how much he loves her:-

"You need more reassurance.
Than a frightened orphan child
That I'm always gonna want you
That I'll always be beguiled"

Verdict - Hit

8) On This Night Of A Thousand Stars

From the 'Evita' soundtrack in which Nail played the part of Magaldi. Set to a tango background, he carries this song off very well and with great aplomb.

Verdict - Hit

9) Running Man

From the Cocodile Shoes II album. Quite a lively number which will soon have you tapping your feet and nodding your head in appreciation. Probably the rockiest sounding song on the album too. Plenty of electric guitar and drum for those of you who prefer that sort of thing.

Verdict - Hit

10 Love

Cover of a John Lennon song, which pretty much features Nail's vocals, piano and a bit of gentle percussion. Very well produced and as with the earlier cover version on the album, it does the original justice.

Verdict - Hit

11) Once Upon A Time

Quite a countrified song which bemoans the lack of leadership in modern society when compared to a bygone era. Guitar and violin features heavily and this could almost be a line dancing type song.

"Once upon a time we had a lead to follow.
Well respected men used to show the way
Folks would follow on 'cause they believed the promise.
Well respected men would never betray"

Verdict - Hit (but only for the lyrics)

12) Dragons

Gentle acoustic guitar and percussion based song. Listening to this song you could almost imagine St. George riding to rescue a fair maiden from the clutches of an evil dragon. Quite mellow too.

Verdict - Hit

13) Absent Friends

Not one I really like and too much of a departure from Nail's normal style for my liking. It's a bit of a jazz type soul number and does nothing at all for me.

Verdict - Miss

14) Calling Out Your Name

Another weak link if you ask me and the lyrics don't seem to make any sense to me at all. An ok backing track with plenty of guitar, but there are plenty of other Nail songs which would merit a place on the album above this one.

Verdict - Miss

15) Show Me Heaven

Another mellow song detailing the last night on earth of a soldier during World War One. Quite sad lyrics set to a military drumbeat. Doesn't really do anything for me.

Verdict - Miss

16) Black And White

The final track on the album throws up a reggae number. Very much in the style of Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder's 'Ebony And Ivory' song this pleads the case for racial harmony. Just as significantly black and white are also the colours of Jimmy Nail's beloved Newcastle United

Verdict - Hit

SUMMARY

Scoring 13 hits out of 16 tracks I'll have to give this album a big thumbs up. One criticism though is that it should have included the excellent track 'Angel' from the 'Crocodile Shoes' album rather than one of the tracks I've voted a miss. Whilst I appreciate that Jimmy Nail won't appeal to anyone, with many being put off by his voice, I would still thoroughly recommend this album. There are some stunning tracks to be listened too and really outstanding lyrics to boot.

 

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Ain't no doubt it's Jimmy Nail!
Review of Nail File, The - Jimmy Nail by Mel27

Advantages: Big hit singles
Disadvantages: A few average tracks

...in public, to my mind, Nail isn't one of them. However, what about "The Nail File"?! Clever title! The first track is "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" and it's a great cover version. I've always loved this song. I like the original version and the Madonna version but Jimmy's is fantastic and it's nice to hear a man sing it. The second track is "Ain't No Doubt" which was Jimmy's big 1992 summer smash. It's quite amazing that he could have so long between ...
...The song is so different from his other material. It's pure pop. The backing singer makes this track though I have to say. She really does. The song sounds more like something Michael Jackson would sing and it's brilliant. The chorus is almost like an American army chant. The third track is "Crocodile Shoes" which was a hit in 1995. It had a funny video to go with it, complete with pantomime horse. It's a great country track which came from the ... Read review

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Nail File, The - Jimmy Nail

Product details

Title: Nail File, The

Performer: Jimmy Nail

Genre: Rock & Pop

Release Date: 06/06/2005

Recomended Retail Price: 3.99 GBP

Label / Distributor: East West / Cinram Logistics

Pieces in Set: 1

Studio / Live: Studio

Stereo: Stereo

Format: Performer

EAN: 639842073929

Catalogue Number: 3984207392

Titles on disc 1

1.: Love Don't Live Here Anymore

2.: Ain't No Doubt

3.: Crocodile Shoes

4.: Cowboy Dreams

5.: Big River

6.: Country Boy

7.: Blue Roses

8.: On This Night Of A Thousand Stars

9.: Running Man

10.: Love

11.: Once Upon A Time

12.: Dragons

13.: Absent Friends

14.: Calling Out Your Name

15.: Show Me Heaven

16.: Black And White

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