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West by: Lucinda Williams List Price: £13.99 Price: £2.76 You Save: £11.23 (80%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0602498583487 Label: Lost Highway Manufacturer: Lost Highway Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Lost Highway Release Date: February 19, 2007 Studio: Lost Highway Sales Rank: 11073 MPN: 000693802 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: Though the arrangements stray from Lucinda Williams's motherlode blend of blues, country, and folk, West may well be her best album. It is easily her most musically adventurous, and often her most lyrically inspired. Williams's singing has never sounded better, from the aching tenderness of "Where Is My Love?" to the ravaged catharsis of "Unsuffer Me." New York producer Hal Willner, who has worked with artists such as Marianne Faithful and Lou Reed, enlists the support of eclectic progressives like guitarist Bill Frisell, keyboardist Bob Burger, and violinist Jenny Scheinman, along with harmonies from the Jayhawks' Gary Louris, to weave a subtly rich sonic tapestry. Much of the material was inspired by the death of Williams's beloved mother ("Mama You Sweet," "Fancy Funeral") and the bitter breakup of a relationship (the jagged-edged emasculation of "Come On," the repetitive incantation of "Wrap My Head Around That"), though "Are You Alright?," "Learning How to Live," and "Everything Has Changed" could reflect the aftermath of both. Other highlights include "Rescue," with a languid subtlety and ambient pulse reminiscent of Beth Orton, and the dreamy, wistful title track. Where Williams's music has long cut close to the bone, the best of West slices right through it. --Don McLeese Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Bold, concise, emotional - and exceptionally well producedLucinda uses her talents to perfection on this one. The songs about loss and lost love make this a true album effort. Learning How To Live digs itself deep into your subconsciousness right away. Wrap My Hand Around That may be a bit streched though. Where Car Wheels could still be classified as Americana, if such classification for Williams mix of folk, blues, rock, and some country is warranted at all, West really finds here on an island by herself. And I'm more than happy to listen to her on my own little reatreats in to good music. Granted, 4.5 stars might be enough. But given the previous reviews I really feel this needs a shot in the arm. Rating: - Unbelievable!I am amazed at the controversy this recording has produced. I first heard 'Learning how to live' on one of those Radio 4 programmes where celebrities play each other strange tunes, and thought 'what on earth is this, it sounds godawful...' but over the next few days the memory of it ate into my subconscious and I just had to go and buy the CD. After a couple of listens, I now think the album is the best thing out for years. It is profoundly simple, hypnotic and gut-wrenching. What more could you want? The rest of Lucinda Williams back catalogue for starters. Rating: - Gone West?This is a charming album of simple and heartfelt songs, mostly gentle but intimately powerful. I found the approach thoroughly engaging, with sparse production and instrumentation complementing the lyrics and Lucinda's vocals. The simplicity of 'Mama you Sweet' (with one very long verse) draws you in to the emotion of the song. 'Are You Alright' and 'Where is my Love' are great, beautiful songs and Jenny Scheinman's expressive violin adds a unique layer to the arrangements. I thought some of the songs could have been shorter, and that the CD might have been better with a few tracks omitted. The album isn't full of instant hits but reveals itself over time, and is well worth taking the time to get to know it. Rating:  - Not Her bestI was excited to see West come out and not too bothered when I didn't hear much I liked on first listen (if I love an album on first listen then I am disappointed because it always means that I will become bored of the album quickly). However, I have now listened to West many many times and although it has improved I still find much of it bland and some of it annoying. I never liked Lucinda's repetative songs but she seems to have a few. Even now Joy is my least favourite Car Wheels song. This album has several "joy" type songs and they really begin to grate after a while. I like a melody and these tracks lack that "Wrap My Head Around That" being a prime example. The album also suffers from some over production which makes it sound bland. There ... Read More: Rating: - one of her bestAlthough esssence is my favourite, i think there are stronger tracks on this album. I just love the way she breaks down the barriers between rock.blues ,country and folk. After a while it is just music you are listening to . Initially the lyrics and arrangements seem simple but somehow she seems to get more from so little that it does not matter.In the beginning i just liked her but now i listen to her music almost all the time. Someone called her the femail neil young but i think they were doing her a disservice because i am a neil young and i think when you have listened her neil seems a little tame. |
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