Magpie - Stephen Fretwell

...I like the title Magpie - It's different. A magpie is perhaps one of the least like birds, known for stealing babies and all things shiny and yet, in it's own way, it has striking features. The iridescent wings are beautiful and striking, and very individual. If Fretwell was going for this sort of thing for his album, he has fully achieved that. *Individual Tracks* 1) Do you want to come with me? (3:38) The Album kicks off with this aptly named ...
...twice, followed by a simple and beautiful guitar sequence. Fretwell himself bares almost a husky northern voice that clearly depicts the words, adding that sense of individuality to the music. The chorus follows before repeating the first verse again - it does take a while to get into and it probably isn't the best song to open with to a new audience… but it fulfills his older fans, perfectly. 2) What's that you say little girl? (3:34) The pace ...

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Review of Magpie - Stephen Fretwell

"Next time that you need me, don't call me up, Emily. I'm tired of your lies and your cheating ways with me. And every time you go, please don't let me know" Imagine driving through thick traffic on a Friday evening. All the company you have is the radio and a car full of junk that you are moving 300 miles across the country. You're listening to Virgin Radio and so far it has been the normal sing along driving anthems that you love. Then something ...
...song? Not quite, there are allusions to rock and hints of something more jazzy. That was the first time I heard Stephen Fretwell's "Emily" - and at that point I knew I liked it. At that time (around 6 moths ago) Stephen Fretwell wasn't widely heard of outside of Manchester - but since then, with appearances at the "V festival" over the summer, and more recently (October 9th) on "Top of the Pops" singing his latest single "New York", he as become ...

treley 27.10.2005 · Read full review
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Review of Magpie - Stephen Fretwell

Stephen Fretwell... I have been plugging this guy for a couple of months now and what an album, Having followed a few of his tracks from seeing him as support act for numerous bands its good to see this album finally released. Basically what we have here is going to be classed as folk music but its not, If you like James Blunt but hate the fact you hear it everywhere you go, then this is for you. we have 13 tracks (2 Bonus UK Tracks) 1. Do You ...
...Little Girl 6/10 3. Run 8/10 4. Bad Bad You, Bad Bad Me 8/10 5. Rose 7/10 6. Lost Without You 10/10 7. Emily 10/10 8. Lines 9/10 9. Play 9/10 10. Brother 10/10 11. New York 10/10 - Best Track on the Album 12. Rain (UK Bonus Track) 8/10 13. If You Go (UK Bonus Track) 9/10 The first few get off to a slow start but are soulful and easy listening, then he hits you with Rose,, Lost without you and Emily, for me these have to be classic songs ...

andyjarvis 03.08.2005 · Read full review
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