Reviews (page 5 of 8)
Didn’t think I would like this when I read the Wikipedia but was pleasantly surprised - maybe I’m influenced by the snowy morning when I listened to this but it sounds very nostalgic and Christmas snowy winter vibes to me - would put this on at like a family party - not my usual genre - would give a 3.5
At first I thought, oh can't go wrong with an orchestra but the orchestral parts weren't substantial. This guy has a lovely, warm voice. I wish there was more movement in the string instruments and piano, it's kinda basic. This is pleasant enough to be good background music but not interesting enough to be a focal point, I feel like I need to be doing something else while listening. The production quality and mixing sounds clean and polished.
# Album Name: Coles Corner # Artist: Richard Hawley # Rating: 3/5 # Comments: Honestly, this is something my grandma would listen to. And why does a sheffield lad take a photo of a theatre thats not even in sheffield?! Anyway, this album should not be on the list at all. Its OK, nothing special, nothing terrible. Never heard of the bloke and it could have easily stayed that way tbh. # Top Tunes: # Would I listen to it again? nah
Honestly, better than i expected, but there’s better stuff in this genre
𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳 is a carefully crafted tribute to classic romantic songwriting, full of warm strings, gentle tempos and an old-fashioned sense of longing. The production is smooth and elegant, and Richard Hawley’s baritone gives the music a consistent mood of late-night nostalgia. At the same time, that consistency can work against the album: once the tone is set, it barely changes, and the songs blend together rather than building toward standout moments. It’s pleasant, tasteful and nicely atmospheric, but doesn’t always leave a strong imprint once the record ends.
Tellement relax que je suis tombé dans un coma artificiel debout dans le metro. Très fort, Rick
I liked the album. There were some nice melancholy songs such as "Just Like the Rain" and "Who's Going to Shoe Your Pretty Feet" that were particularly to my liking
Very comforting, and has a nostalgic vibe to it. Enjoyable, but get a little boring after a while.
Nice and cosy
The Ocean, a nice Song
I enjoyed this album, but would not have classified it as pop or rock… Folk or country or Americana, except for the fact that he’s British.
If I was more depressed I think I’d like this more
Very interesting, not usually my style but nice and peaceful. 6.1/10
At least this was only 30 minutes of noise.
Enjoyed this more than I expected
This wasnt half bad
Took me a couple songs but once I got into the vibe it was nice.
Fine album.
really nice and gives me the same wintery comfort that christmas music does but without the outrageous expiration date. 3.7/5
Some songs reminded me of early bob Dylan songs
A low droning voice with quiet melodies… and it isn’t that bloke Leonard Cohen!
Never heard of this gentleman but I liked this music.
Pretty good
11 tracks of what can be best described as Crooner-core. With its lush strong-lead arrangements it harksback to that era as well as the chamber pop that followed. So there’s some nice textures here and the songwriting is decent but overall it’s a bit of a one trick pony, staying more or less at the same pace and level throughout. There’s an obvious comparison to me with Lanegan’s _Imitations_ album, a series of covers, many of which were sung by some of the original crooners but there’s so much more variation to that album. Decent but in no way essential!
Ещё одна запись для пенсии.
Good, I think? Genre confusion… not country.
Objectively, this is good music, start to finish. Well produced, well played, great voice. A throwback to yesteryear. I bet my father in law would really like it. But it really felt all kind of meaningless. Like a lounge singer covering hits. I doubt ill ever revisit or think of this album again
Idk largely forgettable yet soothing
Ще один альбом по UK-квоті) Запис з фокусом на ретро кудись в 50-60 роки, дуже теплий звук, хороші пісні. Ocean дуже хороша пісня. Мені було місцями трохи одноманітно. Проте в цілому приємні враження. Краще багатьох релізів з часу на який він видсилає
Здається колись вже слухав, але не був впевнений. Дуже приємний барокко-поп, об'ємний красивий саунд. 3.5 поставлю, бо якось не вистачило хітів, але цей альбом залишу собі в бібліотеці.
Easy listening. Old fashioned
Good album. Very underrated
Pretty inoffensive and vintage-sounding album. Reminiscent of the blue-eyed soul and country acts of the 40s & 50s (which I'm sure was the intent here). That's really all this offers.
Some really beautiful music, but also really boring
If I hadn't known better, I would have sworn this was an album from the 70s. Someone about the style. Not bad, just kind of boring and dated sounding.
I enjoyed this. Surprised to find out how recent "Just Like the Rain" is. Great track. Love his voice.
Coles Corner being released in 2005 doesn't quite make sense, because its chamber pop sound is so fifties. Richard Hawley uses a rockabilly vibe to make the album more folk-y and country while remaining accessible. Then the last song veered into the ambiance territory, which I didn't love. I mean, the album was still easy on the ears throughout, but the change in direction was disorienting.
This album definitely came as a surprise -- for whatever reason, I really wasn't expecting soft jazzy pop. Richard Hawley does a really nice job controlling his voice and showcasing it; he manages to sound like both vintage and modern crooners alike, but also manages to hone his own vocal sound that isn't quite like anyone else. And even then, he dabbles across multiple vocal styles. Similarly, his music isn't quite like anyone else's; while still somewhat jazzy, it leans a lot more ethereal and dreamy. Honestly, it's a unique, winning combination. Overall, Hawley seems to have missed landing the US market, but in my opinion, the US is missing out! A nice surprise of an album.
Should've been worse based on the cover
Nice enough songs. Nice enough singing. Nice enough instrumentation. It's ok but I can't imagine on what occasion I would listen to it
It's okay. A bit retro. 1950s kind of style but with a modern twist.
Elsker det ikke, men er et par fine her og der. I Sleep Alone, The Waters of My Time og Last Orders var fine, og sounden er generelt behagelig. Tror han har hørt Johnny Cash før.
Songs like Born Under a Bad Sign and Cole’s Corner get a 4 but there’s a few 2’s as well. More good than bad but probably a solid 3.5
Used to hear Richard Hawley a fair bit, he was/is a bit of a 6 music favorite. Don't think any of the ones they used to play were on this album though and was a but disappointed with this. I wasn't expecting a Richard Hawley album to be super exciting, but thought this was less interesting than I was expecting. Was all not bad, but was hoping I would enjoy it more than I did, won't be rushing back 3
Very promising first track. A 5. Then a 4. Solid 4. Very nice. But maybe only a 3.
Kind of strange I couldn't pin down the genre of this. Apple Music just says "Pop." It was definitely a throwback sounding album, almost Elvis or Everly Brothers sounding with a big production. Country elements too. It was decent. The last two tracks bogged it down though.
I’ve never heard of Richard Hawley before, but I see that he’s played with Pulp some over the course of his career, so anyone who has that on their resume has to be a pretty decent musician in my estimation. Granted, I’m not too big on chamber on pop, so this album could go either way with me. I guess it’s time to go on down to Coles Corner! I thought Cole’s Corner was fine overall. The album started off with a couple of really strong tracks, but I felt like most of the rest of the album didn’t keep my attention as much. The arrangements on this album were beautiful, and it’s evident that Richard Hawley is a solid musician and songwriter, but to me, the final product of this album is that it’s something that just kind of exists. If I wanted to listen to something with a focus on songwriting and atmosphere, I’d much rather listen to Ghosteen by Nick Cave. Even though I’d feel awful after listening to it, at least I’d feel something. A few notes on the songs that stood out to me: The title track really snagged my attention with its amazing strings. The music was beautiful, and the vocals were great too. I liked how the sound got a bit darker before the chorus. The lyrics are excellent, and I loved how they conveyed a sense of hopeful loneliness. “Just Like the Rain” was good too, but a step down from the first track. The guitar playing and lyrics were really strong. The bass drum was subtle, but its presence added a lot to the overall sound. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of a Hawaiian lap steel guitar before, and I assume that’s what I was hearing on “Hotel Room.” Whatever that instrument was, it sounded a lot like a pedal steel, and it was great. The other elements of the song were just fine. I enjoyed the way “The Ocean” started off with bare instrumentation, but then added this soft, but really lush arrangement. That main guitar riff was really catchy too. The bluegrass sound of “I Sleep Alone” felt like it didn’t fit in very well with the album, but if you don’t account for the sound of the rest of the album, it was really good. The bass playing was excellent too. This rendition of “Who’s Going to Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet” made me want to drive home and immediately hug my kids. There was something palpably dreadful about this song, and I thought Hawley did a great job of putting his own spin on this song. Cole’s Corner didn’t wow me, but it was a pretty good album, although it’s not something I’d see myself returning to.
I had never heard of Richard Hawley or this album before--this must have made a bigger splash in the UK than here in the US, because I think it made none at all here. I know enough Pulp, but this doesn't sound at all like it. Reminds me of the Nick Lowe albums of late, which I love, but IMO Nick Lowe should be the one getting the Mercury Prizes, not this wanker. It's good dinner music, good makeout music, but not necessarily essential listining.
It’s Sunday night, I’m back from a weekly visit to Meadowhall, the central heating is blasting, and cups of tea are being made during the first ad break of “Where The Heart Is”. With Coles Corner, Richard Hawley makes a compelling argument for Yorkshire being the U.K’s home of hygge (course it bloody is!). It’s a box of Quality Streets of a record; eleven individually wrapped confections, each interesting in its own way, but I’m sure we all have our favourites (“The Ocean”, “Coles Corner”, “Hotel Room”). It’s something that I find this record so evocative of swaddled up Sunday nights in Worksop. Yes, obviously, Alex Turner is a fan, we can’t help but hear that in these songs and think quickly across to his direction … but there’s something almost transcendentally South Yorkshire about this album anyway. As if Roy Orbison had written a soundtrack for the Full Monty. Maybe it’s that, or maybe in its vulnerability and introspection I’m hearing something else entirely – mapping back to an appropriately tender time that just so happened to be within the Sheffield postcode. It’s possible, but I don’t think it’s right. I’d wager the magic of this album is easier to grasp the closer to Division Street you are. Enough blathering anyway. Millionaire’s nearly on! To that imagined Sunday night on Beaumont Rise, it’s nice to know I can go back for a visit sometimes.
3.5/5 modern day crooner album
kinda one note but an okay one note
He has a pretty great voice.
British man does singer songwriter in 2005. It’s good, it’s not what I would reach for but it’s undeniably well done. The ocean is a 10/10 song. The rest is like yeah this is tom waits done in 2005.
Only knew Richard Hawley from an Arctic Monkeys b-side called “You and I” which basically was the basis for Stefan’s songwriting back in high school. It’s worth checking out. Anyway this album is kinda a slow burn for me, I enjoyed most of it and really like his voice. I’m between a strong 3 and a light 4, but I think the last two tracks make me feel closer to a 3. I didn’t really enjoy those as much. Too much singing about feet. Strong 3/5
It's alright and I get the appeal, not my fav. I sleep alone sucks real bad though Will I listen to again: 1%
his voice is so soothing! the strings arrangement in the first track is simply beautiful, though it does fall off quite a bit in the last few tracks. fav tracks: coles corner, the ocean
Pleasant but forgettable. I can't say I can hum along any of these songs after hearing them once each. Probably good as background music on a chill evening, but not more than that.
ganz cute, sounds very old lol
Its mellow but at times a bit too slow
I’d heard "Coles Corner" before and I do like the title track, but overall, the album feels pretty bland to me. It’s not bad, just a bit forgettable—I could see myself having it on in the background, but it doesn’t really grab my attention.
This album was really sweet.
Has a pleasant, old-school feel to it. Not a lot of standouts but a nice one to put on the background anyway.
I knew nothing about Richard Hawley going in, but I really enjoyed this album. An impressive range of genres and styles.
Not bad and even grew on me. In the end, I can't really say what the genre is. A mix of classical, jazz, and singer-songwriter. It captivates with its smooth romantic and nostalgic atmosphere. Picture smoking a cigarette in the light drizzle on the street corner after the show, wondering whether you'll actually ever feel that again. 3.5/5
This is another one of those albums I wasn't expecting much from with what information I had prior to listening. The artist was apparently a touring guitarist for Pulp at one point. That's pretty cool. The comparisons I saw for this album ranged from "Ooh, Sinatra vibes?" to "Oh dear god, I'm seeing comparisons to the Divine Comedy." I wasn't expecting to dislike this, but I also wasn't expecting to love it. I basically got that, but I would say that I feel more positively than not. This is definitely a good album alright. It's got some nice things going for it. The general style is considerably suave in its execution. It works decently well here. I feel like the productions and instruments at play do a good job of making the music feel pleasant to listen to. Richard Hawley is the star of the show here, and he's not bad. His vocals are solid. Definitely on the deeper side which works for songs like these. The songs themselves aren't bad. I especially enjoyed the title track and "The Ocean." The writing is where albums like this can either become all-time classics or hunks of garbage. Fortunately, it appears that those Divine Comedy comparisons weren't totally accurate since I don't hate Richard Hawley's lyrics. The words here aren't groundbreaking, but they're pretty solid in regards to the whole crooner thing. I don't feel super uncomfortable listening to this, which is good. The only song on here that seems a bit questionable is the last one with lyrics, "Who's Going to Shoe Your Pretty Feet?" Apparently that's a traditional song though, so it's not a knock against Hawley's songwriting. This is unlike Neil Hannon's songwriting, which I hate. Overall, Coles Corner is good. I don't love it and I probably won't revisit it a ton, but I got a good listen out of this. Solid 3/5.
pleasant
Another album I should love but don’t. Some lovely songs they just don’t make me feel anything.
I got Christmas vibes on this album for some reason. Slow, but a good listen.
Too safe and friendly for my liking, but beautiful nonetheless.
With the exception of the titular track, the album was adequately pleasant. It's hard to articulate why I didn't like the track Cole's Corner. The orchestration felt too cheesy--ultracheesy, if you will. However, the folksy, singer-songwritery songs with more subdued instrumentation worked for me (i.e. Born Under a Bad Sign.)
6/10 - there were some decent parts. I listened to this while running and that was a choice
Not spectacular, but still pleasant. I think nice if you need some good mood music.
Melancólico
Good enough
Coles Corner: 7 [Lyrics 7/10 + Instrumental 9/10] Just Like the rain: 9 [Lyrics 9/10 + Instrumental 10/10] Hotel Room: 7 [Lyrics 5/10 + Instrumental 10/10] Darlin' Wait for Me: 5 [Lyrics 3/10 + Instrumental 7/10] The Ocean: 4 [Lyrics 3/10 + Instrumental 7/10] Born under a Bad Sign 5 [Lyrics 5/10 + Instrumental 9/10] I Sleep Alone: 7 [Lyrics 6/10 + Instrumental 8/10] Tonight: 8 [Lyrics 7/10 + Instrumental 10/10] Wading Trough: 7 [Lyrics 8/10 + Instrumental 7/10] Who's going to Shoe your pretty feet: 1 [Lyrics 1/10 + Instrumental 2/10] Last Orders: 4 [Lyrics -/10 + Instrumental 3/10] TOP 3: Just like the rain, Coles Corner, Wading Trough Least Favorite: Who's going to Shoe your pretty feet Empezó bien, me dio vibes de Arctic Monkeys y la típica parejita de ancianos que bailan agarraditos y enamorados, super lindos. A partir de la 3a canción, en Darlin' Wait for Me su voz cambió por completo sacándome de onda, parecía otro álbum, como que no pegaba. En "Born Under a Bad Sign" retoma la voz del principio, es como si se hubiera grabado en dos partes. "I Sleep alone" tiene unos toques de country que no me esperaba.. para bien y eso que no soy super fan del género! Entiendo que "Who's going to Shoe your pretty feet" sea una canción personal, pero se escucha bastante mal tanto la guitarra como la voz, se ha ganado el título de Least Favorite, no ha provocado ninguna emoción en mi, me da pena darle un 1 porque seguramente sea dedicada a alguien especial. Con "Last Orders" me ha pasado algo parecido, el instrumental no sonaba casi, perfectamente podría sacar éstas dos últimas canciones del álbum. Lo que más me llamó en todo momento fue la instrumental, suena espectacular! Solo por eso el álbum es un aprobado y deberías darle una oportunidad. Además, Richard Hawley tiene buena voz. Score: 6.4 Lo recomendaría? A medias, tiene una buena duración, son 11 canciones y dura 46m, si pudiera saltarme las 2 últimas.. es un álbum que volvería a escuchar mientras hago otras cosas.
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no comment
Chill
3.5 - this was my first listen to this and i will certainky spin it again. It might be even better w repeated spins. It's a nightime album
3 Stars (8/15)
3/5
A melancholy singer songwriter-y album. Did not mind despite the raspy voice (which I dislike in Leonard cohen situation). The lyrics made up
This was nice. The first few songs on Cole’s Corner were my favorite. Good with headphones or large speakers. Some more western style songs. I’d listen to it again but not seek it out. No problems 5/10
The amount of regionally popular British music that is super boring on this list is stupid
A bit samey but enjoyed
very tasteful bedtime pop music. has a weird thing going on where it's extremely British, but has a lot of country flavor to it. not sure I like that mix. leave it to us yanks ok? but it's not bad. subtle music with careful intentions. it can get bloody gorgeous at times; The Ocean is a great example deserves to be one of the 1001? google "rng". if the number is a multiple of 5, then yes. i suspect it's here primarily due to Hawley's involvement with Pulp
He has a great voice, but this doesn't make this album exciting or interesting. Snooze fest
Trevlig bekantskap, lugnt
High 3 tbh, not something I would listen to a ton but some really good tracks on here. Reminds me a bit of what I’ve heard of Leonard Cohen (if he could actually sing and make good music)
Great listen, without looking it up, I’d assume there are plenty of movies that feature tracks from this album.
Low 3!
3/5
Enjoyable pop album Standout songs: The Ocean Born under a bad sign
very mellow vibes may come back to this one
Cool melodies that feel past their prime but maybe that is intentional considering the album title? Not a bad listen either way
Listened in the background while reading but really like the mellow vibe. I'll return to this one soon and give it a better listen
Nice
Un genre de crooner des années 2000 sur les 1001? Eh ben. Pas très fan des bouts Sinatra, surtout au début de l'album. J'allais mettre 1 étoile, mais il est sauvé par un moment de grâce spiritual vers la fin de l'album qui me fait penser à du Johnny Cash (the waters of my time, who's gonna shoe your pretty feet). A la deuxième écoute, quelques ballades avec quelque chose de Dylan aussi. Paul est resté captivé jusqu'à la fin avant de tomber complètement endormi, étonnamment .
Des bonnes chansons, une bonne voix de crooner. Mais bon on dirait un album complet de balades, ça épuise! Pourquoi ça a été inclus dans la liste, au juste? Par contre, The Ocean: excellente!
Pleasant. Kind. Sweet. Nice.
Not a bad record, but it's pretty sleepy. Definitely needs a certain setting to listen properly listen to.
He has a very fine voice, but it's all a bit slow and safe and kind of like a record you would put on for 20 mins when your wrapped up in a blanket on the sofa with a hot chocolate and it's pissing down with rain outside. Unfortunately today it's Friday, the weather is fine, it's payday so I'm just not really feeling it.
Some nice songs on this album. Deffo call out to the 50s and 60s. Some smooth guitar as well
really liked this, actually. not what i expected at all. very nice & chill, good for an afternoon working session although I feel (arbitrarily) it's more suited to autumn. will probably come back to this though.
Felt like a cross between Mac Demarco and Orville Peck. Big fan of this album minus the last few songs.
I tried getting into this when it came out but had no interest - found it boring and sappy, but it hits different 20 years later. In the words of philosopher Mark Hoppus, 'I guess this is growin up'. Post-Britpop indie rock crooning is really not a genre that should work, but this wierdly does. Lush orchestral instrumentation and tasteful arrangements for big atmospheric sounds set the stage for tender gentle vocals that stay comfortably within their limited range and warm timbre. The clean guitars are bright and clear as a bell, shimmering with tremelo and echo for a beautiful surf rock effect, picking out pretty counter-melodies. It's all very affected, going for a vintage noire aesthetic and dated grand old big band wall of sound nashville schmaltzy style, but because it's not flashy or pompous like Nick Cave or Tom Waits it doesn't come across as iritating, just someone using a specific set of sounds and styles to realize a project. It still gets a bit boring after a while though, but a great relaxing album. Favorites: Hotel Room, Wait for Me, I Sleep Alone
Pulp crooner
Found this a bit dull in places, but it does have a few good songs on it - particularly The Ocean, Born Under a Bad Sign, Tonight, and the title track. I think the problem with having a style so obviously retro is that it feels a bit unoriginal, even though he does seem to nail the style. Its quite a cinematic album, and reminds me of shows like Sex Education and The End of the F'ing World, with their anachronistic styles.
Really vibed with this. Never even heard of this guy. Certainly a throwback, but with enough ethereal backing music to make it interesting. Need a second listen to really understand my feelings. 3.5/5
A little bit of Orbison, a snuff of Cash, and a little pinch of Sinatra. But then artificial beauty instead of the warmth I was hoping for.
Pleasant voice, nice instrumentals. Not something you need to listen to before you die though
The music isn’t bad at all, just not for me
Pretty good sound
This sounds like the Smiths or The Cure grew up and decided to keep making music to pay the bills. I don’t mean that as a criticism, as one who has grown up and has bills to pay.
I wanted to like this more, but the lack of range, backup singers, harmonies, and variety make this too stripped down for me. I’ll stick to the classic melancholic crooners if I feel the need.
Another album where the artist is clearly talented and good at what they do, but I don't love what they do. This one's just rather bland to me. An intense beige, if you will. Lovely voice, nice arrangements, blah blah blah, but I just don't really care. Maybe that says more about me?
Ok, so this was cute. Very nice, easy listening. Lots of late 50s / early 60s sounds throughout. Kinda dreamy. Kinda like old Los Angeles. Every song reminds me of something else I’ve heard. He didn’t reinvent the wheel here. But he made a pretty good wheel.
I have no idea how to rate thi 0 its's n to "pop" but not country, not Mello Muzak. But entertaining...
very pretty but personally bored me a little. sounds like my grandma would like it
forgettably pleasant
Soft rock with hints of jazz and country(?). Good album
Sounds nice! Not sure if I would go back to this well very often but it works for easy listening.
I have never heard of Richard Hawley before. I was excited about the album when I read the description. It was too sweet and schmaltzy for me. It reminded me a little of Elvis' crooning (Presley or Costello, doesn't matter). Altogether boring. 3/5
It's a pastiche of '50s/'60s crooners, and it's very nice
Perfectly pleasant, but dull. I don't get why Richard Hawley gets a lot of critical acclaim. Tonight The Streets Are Ours is the only song I've heard of his that's more than a 3 star song.
Hawley kind of effortlessly blends elements of country, 40s-50s rock, and other bits into this album. But it doesn't feel very special or impactful for me. I'm enjoying the songs, but I'm questioning why it was included on the list? It's hard to motivate myself to listen to this one,
Enjoyed this more than I expected, quite charming in places
smooth and soothing. this was so relaxing.
The Ocean is amazing, the rest is just dull and too slow-paced.
Never heard of Richard Hawley before, but wow he has a great voice! The songs make it almost sounds like a Christmas album. Does he have a Christmas album? Would love to hear that if he does. The songs are nice and chill. Just Like The Rain and Darlin' Wait For Me are nice. The Ocean has some great lyrics. The Waters Of My Time is a really good vibe. Best song: The Waters Of My Time
At first this seemed pretty boring, and I guess it honestly is, but I enjoyed it. It can get dirge-y, but it’s also well-written, well-produced, and quite calming. Best song: The Ocean
Comfy and almost sad. The voice is a nice change of pace.
"Coles Corner" seems an excellent album. Good lyrics, a polid production and a concept that intertwines throughout the album are some good points that make the album shine. However, that wasn't enough to me. Hawley's voice fails in convey all the emotion the album needs and it makes the album forgettable after the end and it loses some points with me.
First song was a very calming. Enjoyed it. Nothing to rave about sure but how much is on one listen..
2.5
This was enjoyable. I especially liked the two first songs then it went a bit downhill but still decent.
Singer/songwriter performs music in old fashioned style for a new audience seems to be a huge industry in the UK. So many performers fit that definition. Anyway fairly inoffensive, would be nice to throw on in the background. But nothing mind blowing 3.5*
The last song is fire
It's a slow burner, but I like it, prefer Richards' rockery albums (like Standing at the Sky's Edge) but there are some nice tracks on this album (not heard it before) such as Coles Corner and The Ocean, probably a 3.5 star ⭐⭐⭐
He sounds similar to Johnny Cash
Album gsed us als obs direkt us de 70er chund, aber nene 2000er kicked ine. De ersti track hed mi nanig überzoge und - denn hed sich de Richie de alti Schlawiner in e Staubsuger verwandlet - und mich in Bann gsoge. Bi Ocean isch d zugkraft defintiv am grösste gsi. D flut vu dem album. De start wär dementsprechen d ebbe gsi. Langed doch Das gid abgrundeti 3 lekke kjbellin
On par with the Beatles
This was fine, but boring.
Very much sounds like a modern day Elvis
He has a good voice in the arrangements easy to listen to. It’s just not my country music though.
This was a much melllower and more pleasant album than I was expecting. But nothing really grabs me or makes me come back. So I'm going to have to go with three stars
gef þessari aðra umferð. lágstemmt raul, fagurlega sungið en ekki of hreint. 3,5.
Pleasant but nothing special.
Some of the songs in there were pretty good I thought, but the second half was very sleepy. While listening I thought wow is this guy in his 60s/70s and writing some career sendoff album?? Wikipedia tells me that is not the case, he was in his 40s when this was released.
This one started pretty good. Had a melancholic, soft rock sound that I enjoyed. It really slowed down in the second half though.
This was a bit cheesy at the start but I think I liked the last bit…
I don’t hate this, kind of has a Leonard Cohen feel to the vocals. It’s more mellow than I usually gravitate towards but I guess ever crusty old punk rockers need to switch it up sometimes. It is not some that I will circle back to very, but I would not object to someone throwing this on either.
I wanted to dislike it, but shut up and take my damn money. Almost gave it 4* in the end. Very mellow listening, in a good way.
Bet this slaps if you're in a fancy restaurant with live music.
Niin hyvä kuin melkein puhdas pastissi voi olla (think: roots meets Gershwin). Just Like the Rain on hieno, ja artisti osoittaa parilla muullakin raidalla, että musiikillinen taituruus voi olla positiivinen asia. 3,5
Not bad but too slow for my taste. There was a time in which this could have been a great record for me (my Enya and This Mortal Coil era), but not today.
Disliked it at first but it grew on me as the album progressed.
Didn't mind this but it didn't spark anything. Felt quite generic. The odd song peaked my interest but not overall
I don’t hate this as much as I expected. It’s crooney, yea, but this guy can actually sing. He doesn’t lean too far into the cheesiness in fake vibrato or weird voice control like Scott Walker does. It’s boring, though. He probably does a mean cover of Tiny Bubbles.
Sounds nice and relaxing. Very romantic. Not something I would generally reach for, although I do like some of the country inspired songs a bit more. Wading Through the Waters of My Time might be my favorite track. The Ocean, Who’s going to shoe your pretty feet and Born Under a Bad Sign are very nice as well.
Chill lounge like music. Not bad
decent
This list sure has introduced me to some unique albums and artists. I don’t have much of an introduction for this record, so I guess I’ll just get straight into my thoughts. I do like this, but it’s very far out from what I normally listen to on a daily basis. When my ears are constantly being flooded by super heavy, loud, and aggressive music, it’s a stark contrast to take such a far step back into something so subdued. There are moments on this, like on the last two songs, that feel so gentle it’s almost chilling. Especially with the way the album closes out, being this almost ambient synth moment. But this is very much a pop album that draws heavily on the baroque singer-songwriter music of the 50s and 60s where the vocalist was the main focus. It does break away from that focus slightly though. The singer has a nice voice, but I don’t know if it’s anything to really write home about. What really struck me was the arrangements and instrumentation. Apparently Richard composed the whole thing and played a good portion of the instruments you hear, which is definitely impressive. And there are some genuinely gorgeous sounding and really serene moments of composition to found on this. They are super warm and incredibly evocative. This album’s worst moments are really the occasional dull ones, where the orchestration maybe isn’t as interesting. But I still think this is worth giving a shot if you enjoy that kind of thing. Rating: 6/10
It’s alright, and definitely different than what I expected. I don’t have much to say on this though.
Started off pretty well, but petered off quite quickly too. Nothing too special but not bad either.
Soft focus chamber pop from one of Sheffield's top songwriters. Pretty much a classic example of a "songwriter's songwriter". It's all fairly evenly paced and tonally similar. It's not offensive but songs rarely stand out. This is definitely an album to looks cooler to have in your collection than actually listen to. Best Tracks: The Ocean; I Sleep Alone; (Wading Through) The Waters of My Time
The ultimate 3. If i like annother album more its a 4 but if not then its a 2
It looks like 2005 was Richard Hawley's moment, thanks to this grammy-nominated album. That said, listening to all those nostalgic torch songs, it also looks like Richard Hawley's *real* moment is to be found way back into the past, which will make this record sound timeless for the man's fans and a wee bit predictable for everyone else. Nice as background music in the living room on a quiet Sunday night (like tonight). But "essential", though? Everything sounds good, nothing has aged in this album because its point is to sound "vintage" anyway... But apart from "The Ocean"'and its string section (and maybe the magnificent ambient instrumental concluding the proceedings), no song really stands out either in this lethargic, textbook "retro" LP. 3/5 for the purposes of this list of essential albums. 8/10 for more general purposes (5 + 3) Number of albums left to review: around a hundred, as I've went over the 1000 line and this generator is including albums from all editions of the book Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 433 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 256 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 317 (including this one)
He has a nice voice but I found this to be slightly soporific stuff. It grew on me as the album progressed though.
Lovely voice but this could be used in place of sleeping pills. Not terrible but not something I'll revisit.
Really chill and beautiful album.
Richard Hawley has two things in his favour. Firstly he’s from Gods own County Yorkshire and secondly both Guy Garvey and Jarvis Cocker rate him. However, he’s from the wrong side of Yorkshire and supports Sheffield Wednesday. Musically I must admit my only experience of Mr Hawley is via Guy and Jarvis playing his music a lot on their radio shows. I always thought he had a very distinctive voice and different from the mainstream but never heard anything he produced which would induce me to buy any of his music. This album was an interesting listen and an admirable attempt at a crooners album. His voice does lend itself to this type of music but I cannot help but think it could be better deployed with some really heavy rock sounds complementing those very low and dulcet tones. However his Yorkshire deity wins through here. Flat caps, whippets, stinginess and racing pigeons and any other stereotype the rest of the Country throw at us make us unique. 3/5 (because Wednesday will donate 6 points to Leeds this season) 19/11/24
not bad, felt like early muse at times.
The music is very live music in a fancy restaurant. His voice is very smooth and reminds me of old jazz or country like Sinatra (maybe?) but a little more modern. He enunciates his words very well and the imagery is beautiful. I love the violin/strings in the background. Kinda whimsical
OK, but doesn't earn a spot on this list.
Hawlin at the Moon
Bien
2.75
Never heard of Richard Hawley before. I immediately liked the first song which goes perfectly with the cover art. I really enjoyed the rest of the album. It’s nothing special and yet it’s not just generic boring music, there’s plenty of interest stuff happening throughout the album. Richard has a very pleasant voice, perfect for this style of music. I feel like my opinion on this album is influenced by the fact that it fell in the middle of October and listening to it was a great addition to cozying at home in the evening. Really close to a 4/5.
Actually not my type of music, but was okay to listen to in the background
This was new to me and I really enjoyed it!
Respektiä kaveri yrittänyt jotain...
Not really my type of music, but I didn't hate it. I can see the appeal for some. Seems like it belongs in a different decade.
It was fine but forgettable.
Not sure about this one, gotta listen to it a few more times.
This grew on me a bit as it went on. Reminded me vaguely of Johnny Cash. A little too croon-y though. Light 3.
Not sure what to make of this. It reminds me a lot of more recent albums by Nick Lowe. More of a balladeer than anything else. I don't dislike it, but there's no reason to listen again.
this was a nice album, really peaceful and calming, the ocean was a great song
This was a very pleasant 90’s album that unfortunately came out in 2005.
Started off really strong - I really loved the first track, and the next few were really good too. But it started to feel a bit repetitive towards the end. Still a solid album that I will definitely be returning to a small handful of songs.
Never heard of this artist. Not my style but I definitely respect this artistry.
I've heard some of these songs before but I don't think I've played the whole thing. The playing is lovely but it feels like watching a film rather than experiencing the real thing. Oddly uninvolving.
A very interesting voice, not my personal favorite.
This was a nice enough album. Nice songs. Nice singing. Nice music. Nice arrangements. Just not sure hownit was ground breaking or genre-bending.
Best goede muziek, maar nogal irrelevant. Niet vernieuwend, niet van invloed.
The nature of Coles Corner seems to change throughout the songs. I prefer the middle few songs, as they feel laid back whilst having an atmosphere. As a native of Sheffield, I'll try to avoid being biased towards Richard Hawley, but I enjoyed the album. I feel like I wouldn't always be in the mood to listen to Coles Corner, as it is quite slow and I understand why some people find it boring. However, I still found it enjoyable and peaceful. I'd give it a 3.5 if I could, but I might settle for a 3.
Sometimes The Hipster’s Guide to Frank Sinatra’s In The Wee Small Hours, sometimes The Hipster’s Guide to Willie Nelson’s Stardust. But British? I like the traditional pop songs more than the country-tinged tracks, honestly, but even though all of it is pleasant, it’s also all perpetually indistinct. Well made, sure, but definitely not noteworthy. Unless you’re British, maybe? Idfk
I liked the deep voice but the length made this a bit tiring. Also, I think this guy is a bit lonely
A bit sad but not too bad. An album for a certain mood.
Pretty unexpected album to come out mid 2000s. I think it was a cosy listening session, but nothing that really grabbed my attention that much track-wise. Could see myself having this on in the background at some dinner though.
nothing special, but a relaxing listen
Interesting kind of old fashioned sounding music like easy listening but also modern elements
Good writing and all, but not my bag. Kinda like a sedated Leonard Cohen. Who was already a bit sedate.
Opening track was really pretty nice and chill, perfect for the rainy/overcast day when I listened to it. I'm impressed with his vocals for sure. Next track was a bit more bluegrassy/country that has never been my jam but he's a great singer. throwback '50s sound for the 3rd track for Hotel Room The Ocean was a pretty chill vibe too, I did like that. Some things on here I did enjoy but probably an overall 3 for me.
Vocally, it's a 180º shift from yesterday's Lou Reed. This guy's got a really good, rich, baritone. While not entirely "different styles filtered through a jazz crooner ballad vibe," this album does feel like a studio version of a laid-back, ballad-heavy Las Vegas residency. So, I can't say i love this album, but it's more listenable than yesterday's (Lou Reed, Transformer) by a long shot. Listening to it as a musician, there's a ton of stylistic authenticity of the parts that are carrying the underlying style. I suppose a more specific comp for this might be if Elvis did an album of ballads with a mix of his regular style and Vegas crooning. There are no sharp edges on this album. There's a lot of really, really, really great playing and arranging and quite good singing...but it's all just way too safe. "The Ocean" is utterly gorgeous, but is emblematic of the all that is good and bad about this album. 5 stars for the phenomenal playing and arranging and good singing, but 2 stars taken off for the utter lack of tension/drama throughout the album.
A nice, calming album. Soothing vocals backed by solid instrumentals. Gets a bit boring as it goes on but above average overall. I much prefer this over a Leonard Cohen or something similar. 6.5/10 (3.25/5)
Throwback old style crooner vibes that sounds like the soundtrack to a movie that never got made.
First album I don't really feel strongly a particular way about. The album can get a bit tiresome and is a bit sluggish, but the dude's talented I guess. May give another listen when I'm in the mood for something sappy.
I liked the atmosphere this album had. Felt like modern 50s music which was kinda cool. The cover is also pretty representative of the music in my opinion.
Liked this more than I thought I would, it’s surprisingly nice
Okay this album is chill as fuck, perfect for my walk home in the winter. His voice is perfect for the mood and the guitar work at times was amazing. I don't think it'll have much lasting effect and it blended together at times, but still a very solid listen.
This wouldn't make this list if it wasn't for the Pulp connection. But it's a fine effort - low key but fun.
I loved a couple of parts but mostly forgot I was listening to this.
Pop que se eleva e chama atenção.
Only heard 'born under a bad sign' in a commercial. But it is a cozy background album but nothing special.
Croony croony croony. Decent enough album, sounds like it should have been made in the 50s or 60s. Won't be going back to it.
Lovely.
Middling operatic Brit rock verging on country and Americana. Didn’t care for it much but interesting part of the palette in the genre.
3.5
This album grew on me with a couple listens. Some of the songs were incredibly cheesy, but the more folksy songs had a nice sound to them that I ended up enjoying.
Vähän jännä valinta listalle, mutta yllättävän jees ja kiva tunnelma. Pitää ehkä kuunnella toistekin. Vahva 3
Richard Hawley's lush adult contemporary music actually works quite well and some of the cuts here are downright gorgeous. There's a good reason "The Ocean" was such a hit. That is, besides the times the album sounds like sensual mum muzak.
Before jumping into the listening of the album, my immediate reaction to this album cover is that it's shit and I'm afraid of the music that I'm about to hear if it matches the vibes in this cover. The cold war era diner esque building with the basic 60s/70s font mixed with the 90s/2000s appearance of Hawley gives some immediate dissonance when combined. Even separately, they are not very pleasant to look at like beige mixed with brown. After listening, I kinda see how the music matched the cover. The music itself wasn’t bad. It was like some sappy 60s/70s love songs with 2000s content and a thick layer of irony. It reminded me a lot of The Magnetic Fields’ 69 love songs. Decently pleasant listen but nothing stood out in particular
A little corny but The Ocean was an absolute ripper. Will not revisit but i enjoyed my stay
The sort of thing that i'd assume isn't really for me, but found it quite pleasant instead. I like the tone of his voice, fits the music very well. Maybe a little tempo change or some other change-up would help the album out, but it's not that long and doesn't get too boring.
I don't know how much you can really say about this album. It's pleasant to listen to, he's got a nice voice, doesn't do anything particularly innovative or provocative in my opinion. It feels a little more like nice background music than something that really belongs on this list but I don't have anything bad to say about it.
Lovely but consistently dour. The title track is really catchy, the rest just kind of sits there.
I'm not too familiar with Richard Hawley's solo work, (I listened to Lady's Bridge last year, which was decent enough). I quite liked Coles Corner, bit slow in places, but overall had a classic rockabilly vibe to it.
This album was an interesting one for me. I came into it expecting it to be more garbage electronica, so it was a relief to find out it wasn't that. On the other hand, I was ready to write the whole album off 40 seconds into the first track — it was too Neil Diamond/muzak for me. But I pushed through, and I didn't hate it as much as I was expecting to. His voice is very reminiscent of old-school crooners like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, but he also sounds a bit like Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison on a couple songs (probably because of the Country-Western instrumentation). Lyrically and musically, this reminds me of artists like Robbie Williams and Morrissey (to a less annoying extent) — more introspective than I would have expected, poetic but still plainspoken. A few of the lyrics are kind of cringe in their attempt to sound meaningful ("The Ocean" is pretty poorly executed in my opinion). A lot of the instrumentation is pretty stripped down and basic, with some interesting flourishes — there are shades of Nick Drake folk and Chris Isaak soft surf rock on the slower songs. It's got a lot of 60s/70s pop sound to it and draws from Motown and Buddy Holly. There's also a lot of Country-Western influence, which I always find funny coming from Brits. Those songs sound heavily influenced by George Harrison, Johnny Cash, and even Willie Nelson. The last song is an instrumental that sounds like it's tailor-made for the sad ending of a "deep" indie film (I actually had to look up whether I might have heard it, or another of Hawley's songs, in "All Of Us Strangers"). It's got that sort of pseudo-religious vibe that's trying to be profound. I could imagine a lot of this album being featured in a quirky movie by Zach Braff. It's not a bad album, but it is pretty sleepy. I'm not sure I'd listen to it again. "Hotel Room" and "Born Under a Bad Sign" were the highlights for me. 3/5
Pretty decent and enjoyable pop music, quite well done. The wannabe country songs at the end were bad though. Stand-out: Just Like the Rain
Decent but a little on the boring side. Depending on my mood, this might be nice as background in a half empty bar on a lazy afternoon. Kind of reminds me of Nick Lowe (who I also find unexciting).
Decent, much like yesterday’s album, fairly bland and most likely not something I will return to
Another boring album, but this time one I hadn’t heard of by someone I haven’t heard of. This was OK, but didn’t really do anything for me. It could be the type of thing that I end up loving after a few listens, but more likely is something I will never think about again after today.
I found it very one-dimensional.
Foi uma experiência agradável, o álbum começa com alguma força e prosseguindo parece que vai-se diluindo no decorrer do álbum. Existem claras influências de música country. Contudo, além de música de fundo não me imagino a revisitar o álbum. As melhores músicas seriam a Coles Corner e o Hotel Room. Nota: 5/10 19/05/2024
Yeh nice, real nice
Uneventful
Started off much stronger than it finished in my opinion. I was actually enamored by the first track, with its lush strings and Richard's deep baritone voice smoothly floating on top of it. This continues but not as effectively on the next few tracks (maybe The Ocean being the exception). By the end it's just a few older styled country ballads that don't really have much emotion in any way. 5/10
I think this is another one in that 3-4 range. I think I'll go with a 3 because ultimately I was pretty happy for this one to end even though it was an appropriate length of an album. I only need like 2-4 of these types of songs to get my fill.
Coles Corner I like Richard Hawley, and I really love the track Time Is from Further, but I’m not that familiar with a lot of his oeuvre, including this one, although I am aware of it. Coles Corner is not a promising start at all, pretty anaemic and very Bridget Jones soundtrack. Just Like the Rain and Hotel Room are better but only marginally, (although I did warm a bit more to Just Like the Rain on the 2nd and 3rd listen) Darlin wait for me is really rather lovely though, more what I was expecting. The Ocean is very nice too, the circular strings arrangement is very evocative. Born Under a Bad Sign I wasn’t as keen on, again drifting a bit close to the line of inspipidity I Sleep Alone is great, and again more in line with what I was expecting. Love his voice on it. Tonight I also liked a lot, lyrically and musically, particularly the lead guitar sound and the string motif. I also really like the Sun Studios slapback echo production style and Johnny Cash-ness on (Wading Through) The Waters of my Time. Who’s Going to Shoe your Pretty Feet and Last Orders passed me by a little bit, they felt like interesting musical ideas that don’t quite reach fruition. I get the impression that he’s finding his style with this, working out how to combine his influences (Morrisey, Johnny Cash, Rockabilly, Country, Crooners) into something more unique and representative of him. I also definitely prefer his voice on his recent albums where it’s a bit rougher round the edges, a bit careworn with a more lived in feel to it. Overall it’s a bit of a mixed bag for me. There are some really lovely songs, and maybe it suffers from high expectations, but there’s a bit of a pervasive sense of Radio 2 to much of the rest of it, a sense that if this was a Chris Rea or Mark Knopfler album it would likely be dismissed as bland and middle of the road. However those good songs and interesting moments do elevate it, and even if I wasn’t already aware of him I would be intrigued to delve into his catalogue and find out more about him. I’ll go 3, that maybe low but I think I’m holding him to high standards. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Ps I think Paul might mention his train journey at dusk playlist in his review)
Kinda felt like I was in an elevator for 46 mins...not bad but pretty unmemorable
This is another one of those records where it's fine but I'm not really sure why it made this list. It doesn't seem like it's doing anything special or influential. I'm sure we can find 1001 albums now days where all 1001 of them have some sort of innovation or musical significance. While this record isn't bad by any means (I enjoyed listening to it), there is absolutely nothing special about it other than it feels a little out of place for a 2005 album. I like the old country sounds to some of the songs.
Super cool and interesting album. I love the old country, R&B, rockabilly influence. A lot of the songs were slow and moody, but overall enjoyable. I'm not really why this is on the list..? I feel like songs on the list should have a cultural impact, formative for the artist or for the genre, or push the genre forward. And... I don't feel like this has really any of that. Like its cool music, but I don't feel like it means anything or really has anything bringing me back. I'll probably revisit some songs, but I don't see myself revisiting this album anytime soon.
I swear that I Sleep Alone is a total ripoff of the Stone Roses’ Waterfall. You can hear it in the second half. Ok, so this was cute. Very nice, easy listening. Lots of late 50s / early 60s sounds throughout. Kinda dreamy. Kinda like old Los Angeles. Every song reminds me of something else I’ve heard. He didn’t reinvent the wheel here. But he made a pretty good wheel.
I'll admit I hadn't heard of Richard Hawley before. He seems to be a prolific singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer who's worked with artists such as Pulp, Arctic Monkeys, and Gwen Stefani. For this being my first album of his listening to, it's pretty solid. There's a bit of variety in the throwback sound employed here, from vintage pop to country and blues. It's well-crafted and easy to listen to, though its momentum slows down by the end with the ambient instrumental "Last Orders". It's pleasant to have in the background, though not many songs stand out.
Just Like the Rain while in a Hotel Room with a view of The Ocean, this was a peaceful piece.
Didn’t love it. Didn’t hate it. I’m not gonna hate on a guy who makes nice sounding music from a past era. At least he’s not a copycat. The first song was my favorite.
Nothing to complain about here, just not super memorable.
Surprising addition, never heard of Rich but of course would have heard him as part of Pulp. A lovely little collection of Divine Comedy style pop tunes.
Really, its quite nice. Beautiful and obv deeply personal to the artist. However, a tad boring, and there are probably many more albums that deserve inclusion over this one. The author’s heavy british bias has manifest itself supremely these last few albums, and every day i am just grateful its less british mid i have to listen to later.
# Playlist Track - Coles Corner # Notes - Slow and not very interesting, but has a soothing, enjoyable quality to it. - Kind of corny, too.
I'unno. I get what it's doing—some kinda Roy Orbison-style nostalgia throwback—and normally I'd eat that sort of thing up, but for whatever reason it just didn't click with me the day I had it. Maybe I just didn't catch it at the right time, maybe blame it on the fact that I was too lazy to move from the room where my mom was blasting "It's Gonna Be Me"... For what it's doing, it's very good, but just for my own personal enjoyment, I'm givin' it a 3 right now. And the building on the cover isn't even Coles Corner. I'd remove a star for that alone~!
It’s OK. I was expecting a bit more from a member of Pulp I guess. It sort of felt like the British version of country music.
Easy listening
Very decent crooner music
Sehr angenehm und smooth zu hören. Sehr entspannend das Ganze.
Agradable sorpresa.
Coles Corner The Ocean
Never heard of this guy before and not what I expected but well sung, arranged and produced very traditional old school songs.
Beautiful voice, lovely songs, but is it really one of the 1001 albums I needed to hear before I die?
very very low key, too much so
I had no idea what to expect from this album and was very pleasantly surprised. It is obviously explicitly referencing a variety of influences, but never sounds like a nostalgia act. “Born Under a Bad Sign” reminded me a lot of “Maple Leaves”-era Jens Lekman, which I love. I am really glad to have heard this for the first time.
This was cool. Melancholy, orchestral, a bit different. Nice
soporific (literally. I fell asleep). Pleasant enough, but surprisingly weak songwriting for an album so highly praised.
2.5
Zzzzzzz
Great vocals, songwriting and it has a beautiful atmosphere. It captures a modernised 50s crooner style in a way that could easily be derivative but it works really well. Some tracks blended together, and I felt like it was lacking in places. I did really like this record overall though.
“Cole’s Corner” is really not my style of music. But Richard Hawley smoothly and anachronistically defied eras with this 2005 album. Nothing is spectacular here, but Hawley’s voice is pleasing and his style somehow merges Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Nick DrakeI would never have been able to tell you that this album came out in the 2000s. But knowing it was a British album from the 2000s that made the 1001, I could tell you that it must have been nominated for the Mercury Prize. Which is a good thing, I think. It shows that the modern British albums on the list have been widely acclaimed and are deserving of the attention. And even though 2005 was a pretty strong year for British music (Arctic Monkeys won and other nominees included Thom Yorke, Muse, and Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan), Hawley feels deserving.
#149. This sounds like it was from 1955, not 2005. Good, I guess, if you're someone's grandpa. I'll probably forget this by the end of the week though. 3/5: it's fine? Song added to playlist: Coles Corner I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
I disliked how the album started, but deeper cuts proved to mellow out his sound
B- Coles Corner 3 Just Like The Rain 3 Hotel Room 3 Darlin' Wait For Me 3 The Ocean 3 Born Under A Bad Sign 3 I Sleep Alone 3 Tonight 3 (Wading Through) The Waters Of My Time 3 Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet 3 Last Orders 3 This was pretty good.
It's a little surprising to find it on the list of top 1001 albums because I don't see anything particularly unique about it. It sounds a little old, like Elvis or whatnot. But it's an OK melancholy sound.
I actually like the sound of a lot of these song, individually. It harkens to older music without feeling like a shtick. Together though, they get a little samey on the tail end, and I'm perplexed about why it's included on the list.
Pleasant indie chamber pop. He has a fantastic voice and the arrangements here are really solid. Ultimately I have the same issue as I do with a lot of post-2000 albums on here - I'm not sure that this has the long-term cultural relevance or influence to justify its inclusion here. It is fun though.
Never knew he existed. Very relaxing.
01) Coles Corner - 8,0 02) Just Like the Rain - 7,5 03) Hotel Room - 8,0 04) Darlin' Wait for Me - 7,0 05) The Ocean - 8,0 06) Born Under a Bad Sign - 7,5 07) I Sleep Alone - 8,0 08) Tonight - 7,0 09) (Wading Through) The Waters of My Time - 7,0 10) Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet? - 6,5 11) Last Orders - 7,0 TOTAL: 7,41 (74/100) Never heard of him. So, Wikipedia says that he was with Pulp? Yep, can see a bit of Jarvis in his music. He collaborated with Arctic Monkeys? Well, his voice definitely reminds me in some places of Alex Turner's voice (especially on "Tranquility..." and "The Car" albums). It also says that he has done some film scores? Well, the last track "Last Orders" makes much more sense now. The music is soft, nice, very easy listening... Not great - not terrible...
Last Orders is the essence of the entire album
not sure what to make of this one. i liked parts of it, other parts i found dull. overall it was a decent enough listening experience. i particularly liked the 50s throwback sound - particularly '(wading through) the waters of my time' - i find a lot of this album has a retro feel. sometimes it works well and sometimes i found myself uninterested. was this an album really must hear? probably not. was it alright? yeah!
Didn't expect the Longpigs guitarist to have a celebrated solo career, but this was pretty nice. Reminds me of the Blue Nile and Chris Isaak (but maybe not quite as good as either). 3.5/5
Dreamy sad Las Vegas soundtrack music
Good for a slow, melancholic morning. Not really my cup of tea, though.
Weirdly unstuck from time. Pretty, but not super engaging.
A few songs were highlights
Super easy to listen to, but didn’t blow me away.
Meh…..ok but a bit boring
If I had played this on an old record player in my grandparents’ basement, I would have thought this came from their generation.
Smooth. Country? 'Rockabilly' I can work while this is running in the background.
An absolute snooze of an album and the guy's hair is horrible in the artwork - I don't care if it was 2005. 5/10.
Crooning country rock. Not bad but a bit boring at times.
Guitarist from Pulp done good and I watched him earlier this year, but he's done better. Quite a boring album this.
Rounded up 2.5, pleasant but never really grabbed me.
It’s alright. A more polished, and more boring version of Johnny Cash’s American records. Nothing memorable.
A bit of a crooner, a la Van Morrison almost? Just a low key and chill album that was pleasant but unremarkable overall. 3.5
Shiiiet hvað þetta er þægilegt. Hann var í Pulp á tímabili enda vinur Jarvis og frá Sheffield. Þetta er góð vinnuplata.
Easy listening, kind of hear some Cousin Tony's in his voice on some tracks
I should like this more than I do. All about my home city and he's a great guy. Its all a bit maudlin. The Ocean is solid 5/5 though.3 5
Heeee’s a 1950’s conman. This was a nice throwback album but I didn’t get much more from it. The lyrics didn’t really grab me. I’ve never heard his music but I’ve always thought this guy was a bit of a poser.
the ocean is the best song here.
Done
Sadly, I found this album to be forgettable. Like it was on and I listened. But it would stay in my head long enough to firm an opinion.