These Streets - Paolo Nutini

Advantages: Some decent bouncy pop songs
Disadvantages: Too much James Blunt style vocal work

...time in common. All these years later and it appears that British male singer-songwriters are the sound of the year. James Blunt took on the Avril Lavigne role; a song the public loved and which sold millions, but which got really quite annoying very quickly. For Norah Jones we have James Morrison, the more laid back and soul influenced among them. In place of Michelle Branch, with the most low key approach of them, not one to attract too many headlines, ...
...Paolo Nutini. The album opens on “Jenny Don’t Be Hasty”, which has a blues influenced and bass heavy pop rock sound. Although the vocals are quite light and have more of a pop sound, the music reminds me a little of the Kings of Leon and, as someone who likes the pop-rock sound, this is an encouraging start to an album. Although “Last Request” does have a guitar introduction, it’s obvious very early on that this will not be more of the same. This ... Read review

Advantages: Sing-a-long, soulful melodies
Disadvantages: A little negative in places

...his first album 'These Streets'. These Streets is a album with strong lyrics, the kind of lyrics you would expect from an 20 year-old lad from Paisley, Scotland. 'These Streets' has had 3 singles brought out in the singles chart. 'These Streets' is described by Nutini as "an autobiography of the last three years" and he talks of his move from Scotland to the centre of London in the 5th song on the album 'These Streets' from where the album title ...
...recognised single with a catchy tune and some deep lyrics which are possibly directed at his girlfriend Teri. 'Rewind' and 'Last Request' are two of his more downbeat songs, technically very sound, again with choruses that you will find yourself singing in the shower! This is perhaps the only negative point I could pursue, that his lyrics are quite downbeat in his songs. I would definately recommend this album for anyone into easy-listening, indie, ... Read review

Advantages: Something for every mood
Disadvantages: none i can think of

...heart with people he loves in mind. He sings naturally and you can hear an accent there still. It is rare to find this kind of music these days with all the manufactured bands and singers who can't actually sing. I would definitely recommend you give this album a try ... Read review

Advantages: Feel good factor
Disadvantages: its all over too quickly...

...offer in his debut album These Streets, from the jumping Jenny Don't be Hasty to the heartfelt Autumn. This album takes you on a roller coaster of emotions from the break up with the love of his life, moving away from home to the memory of his influencial Grandfather. This album is dripping with Soul and full of touching truthful lyrics & haunting sounds that come from the reprisal at the end of Alloway Grove which is called Northern Skies. This ... Read review

Advantages: Brilliant
Disadvantages: Not very many tracks

...I bought this album from Woolworths for five pounds. It's brilliant, I've had it in my car ever since and can't stop playing it and singing along to it. Jenny Don't be Hasty is a brilliant way to open the album- it's so fresh and catchy and it sticks in your mind all day long! Last request is very slow and romantic, this is one of my favourite songs! Rewind is of a similar genre to Last request and also a very good song. Here is the track list- 1. Jenny Don't Be Hasty 2. Last Request 3. Rewind 4. Million Faces 5. These Streets 6. New Shoes 7. White Lies 8. Loving You 9. Autumn 10. Alloway Grove I would definetly recommend buying this- a must for your car! Brilliant driving music. Very catchy. Can't wait for his new album to come out!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Amazing new talent
Disadvantages: none

...You may have heard the single currently in the charts ' Last request.' This is the song that alerted me to Paolo Nutini. Once in a while you hear something truly wonderful, that really makes you stop and listen. Paolo Nutini's debut album is that something, a rare album where you dont find yourself skipping tracks. Desperate to hear more from this amazing new talent, I really think that the he will prove himself to be something great. Paolo Nutini is an 18 year old singer/songwriter from Paisley, tipped as one of Scotland's hottest talents, the album These Streets is a gem. Paolo has an Italian father, hense the name and the looks and a Glaswegian Mum, which explains the accent you can pick up in his songs. His influences are David Bowie, Damien Rice, Oasis, Beatles, U2, Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac, which should give you... Read review

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Advantages: easy Listening
Disadvantages: none

...i believe paolo nutini is a young man with a lot of talent. His songs are easy to listen to and i enjoy singing along. His music is totally original with nothing else like it in the charts right now. His music and songwriting are totally outstanding and i believe he will have a huge effect in the music market. He has a huge fanbase ranging from young people right through to older men and women. Ive also met him and i thought he was a bewildered rabbit in car headlights, not knowing what was going on. I seriously hope he can keep his feet firmly on the ground and keep leavel headed as fame can do funny things to young people.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful