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"I must note the fact that I have never heard so many imaginative introductions and subtle backing vocals. Perhaps even more I've rarely heard so much music on an LP since the good old days of the 60 minute chart compilations." [Record Mirror]
"Kidjo has the vocal chops of a diva and the jauntiness of a young child discovering song for the first time. On tracks such as the rollicking «Ominara» and the heartbreaking ballad «Okan Bale», language barrier is subverted: Kidjo's voice is a babel fish for the human spirit." [Rolling Stone]
"Although the arrangements on Sand and Water are slicker than anything on Beth Nielsen Chapman's previous albums, boasting everything from country to pop influences, her songwriting remains incisive, melodic and altogether striking, resulting in another stunningly accomplished record." [AMG]
"In the '70s, Cockburn's songs began fusing folk and jazz with world music rhythms (notably Jamaican backup on the hit «Wondering Where the Lions Are»), and he delivered dazzling guitar instrumentals that were compositionally and technically years ahead of their time." [Acoustic Guitar]
"Humans remains one of the most important recordings in his extensive catalog... Although he'd often touched on social issues in the past, he'd never dealt with them quite so acutely, or on such a grand scale as he does here." 4.5/5 [AMG]
"With cameos from Emmylou Harris, Jackson Browne and Sam Phillips, the singing is first-rate, but what really dazzles is the playing, from the sinuous, Talking Heads-style multiculti groove of «Tried and Tested» to the jazzy, harmonica-spiked «Don't Forget About Delight»." [Blender]
"If you take Howlin' Wolf (Linden's friend and hero) and mix him with the slide guitar work of Ry Cooder, then throw in some early Band along with some gospel harmonies in the style of Sam Cooke and the Soul Stirrers, you'll begin to get an idea of the richness offered here." [AMG]
From the archives of the BBC. In the late '80s and the early '90s Cowboy Junkies made a handful of visits to the BBC for various, prestigious Radio One sessions. These sessions were intense (often live to air) and always brought about a new spin on the songs that they were performing.
"This album confirms David Gray as the most comforting songwriter of his generation." [Q Magazine]
"Life in Slow Motion is especially low-key and quiet, requiring close listening to catch the subtleties in either the lyrics or the music. That means it's a rewarding listen for the faithful who have the time, patience, and inclination to dig into this." [AMG]
"A stately, sophisticated album...Gray combines gentle guitar hooks and effusive string washes with warm, fluent beats on memorable songs..a magnificent accomplishment." [CMJ]
En samling singler fra skotske Deacon Blue, bandet som på slutten av 80-tallet herjet på de britiske hitlistene med sin blue-eyed-soul-pop ispedd en dæsj west-coast poprock. Musikken er stemningsmettet, til tider med klare assosiasjoner til andre britiske band som f.eks. U2 og Waterboys, men noe mer pop.
"The rarest of contemporary soundtracks: good (old) music, coherently programmed, and masterfully performed...an exceptional album." [No Depression] ... Grammy Winner 2001: Album of the Year
"Gary Jules' Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets is at once beautiful and haunting, depressing and inspiring, lonely and welcoming - delicately crafted folk music of the highest order" [Rolling Stone]
"Rabbit Songs, the debut from this New York Americana/lush pop outfit, is stunning...the lush, vibrant sounds of the strings painting a beautiful skyline for the back porch, down-home backdrop, the outcome a rustic, roots-y, and completely mesmerizing sound." [InMusicWeTrust]
"They are experts at wrapping worldly-wise observations in a package of sweet vocal harmonies and folksy strumming, throwing in the odd harmonica-strewn thigh-slapper to vary tempo." [Q Magazine]
"Echoes of Bunnymen, a smidgen of Smiths, lots of Joy Division." [Spin]
"Folk records rarely feel this fun, and few pop albums sound this smart... a collection of literate pop gems that thematically picks up where his underrated debut, the aptly titled Useful Music, left off with an engaging critique of both himself and his world." [Paste Magazine]
Of Riffs and Symphonies, guitar shredder Lanny Cordolas (of Giuffria and House of Lords fame) second solo project, features a wide variety of styles, from jazz, to blues, to metal, to Steve Vai style shred. Ace rhythm section Greg & Matt Bissonette (Satriani, Vai) handle drums and bass respectively.
"Lizzie sin stemme kan være like autoritær som Alanis Morisette sin, den kan være var og jålete som Nanci Griffith sin, eller folky som Joni Mitchell. Med så sterke sanger som her, er hun oppe blant dem allerede." [Fædrelandsvennen]
"Canto fremstår som et enormt overskuddsprosjekt, og platen oser av spilleglede og gode vibber. En feelgood-plate som får en til å lengte til sommeren og varmere dager." [groove.no]
"The massed backup vocals with their ethereal sound often recall the work of Brennan's sister Enya, though her songs are more focused...sometimes the music sound like it comes from centuries ago, despite the occasional electric instrumentation and 1990s production values." [AMG]
"Bandleder Josh Dooley er en travel fyr med mange bandmedlemskap gående. I Map får han anledning til å leve ut sin gitarmelankoli, og viser at han ikke har noen dårlig stemme heller...lavmælt musikk som blir bedre og bedre for hver gjennomspilling." [Stavanger Aftenblad]
Where latin music meets the new age - an acoustic album of fresh original compositions featuring Marco Di Meo on guitar, Roberto Gazzani on bass, Andrea Morandi on drums as well as Israel Freire on percussion.
Reflections of A Former Life features earlier works recorded and released by Mark Heard on various albums during the first part of the 80's. Featuring musicians like John Patitucci, Harry Stinson, Carl Pickhardt, Alex MacDougall, and Larry Norman.