Advantages: Kate's fabulous northern singing voice Disadvantages: None, in my opinion.
Kate Rusby's singing voice is a very honest one, revealing her northern accent, which I think is wonderful in this age of Pseudo-American pop singers. She manages to convey both complexity and simplicity in her well-crafted songs - which draw on traditional lyrics and original music.
The album opens with guitar used almost percussively in the intro to The Good Man - a highly unique, humorous and ambigulous song (traditional lyrics), and works its ... ...think?) xylophone... don't quote me!
Unfortunately, the album wanes a little in the middle, but the first and last few songs are memorable and lovely.
I have to say I haven't liked everything I've heard Kate do (slushy duets with Ronan spring to mind) but this album was the first I heard of her and a good introduction. I have yet to see Kate and band perform live, but would very much like to.
Good stuff. ...
lizdavies 08.01.2007
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It's dangerous to describe this as folk music, as most people will switch off immediately. However, describe this as honest, endearing acoustic music with brilliant songs and superb backing and we are getting nearer the truth. The first four songs set the mood beautifully, The Good Man is wonderful, Let Me Be has the most addictive hook of all times, Cruel is honest and sad. The middle tracks are maybe not as strong, but Falling sets up a final 5 ... ...The Stars' which includes some gentle brass band accompaniment which is disarmingly beautiful.
I don't really like folk music and I hate brass bands, but this for me is her best album, and the best album I have ever heard or probably will ever hear. She's lovely, it's great, just give it a try. See her in concert, though, for an even better life affirming evening to treasure. The anti-Britney Spears, an honest hard-working, very funny, beautiful ...
bakerdjb 13.11.2006
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