Lady's Bridge
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- Lady's Bridge
- 歌手：Richard Hawley
- 語種：英语
- 時間：2007年08月
- 公司：Mute Records
Lauded singer-songwriter Richard Hawley (a former touring guitarist for Pulp, no less) made his commercial breakthrough on 2005’s remarkable, Mercury Prize nominated Coles Corner - his fourth solo album and one that oozed nostalgic balladry, old fashioned lyrical sentiment and cinematic soundtracks in equal measure.
Lady’s Bridge – the name is yet another ode to his native Sheffield – mines the same seam as Coles Corner, with 11 eloquently charming songs that switch between the romantic strains of opener "Valentine" and "Roll River Roll" and more uppity numbers such as the rhythm & blues infused "Serious" and the countrified twang of tracks like "Tonight the Streets Are Ours" and the Johnny Cash inspired "Dark Road".
Hawley’s lyricism retains its coruscating, retro feel, his vibrant baritone again matched to rousing orchestral strings, climbing chord sequences and background harmonising, creating atmospheres of dreamy fireside warmth and heartfelt melancholy (see "Lady Solitude"). It’s as hopelessly alluring as it sounds: when songs are this timeless, you really could listen to them for the rest of your life.
'Lady's Bridge' is the fifth album from Sheffield-based singer-songwriter Richard Hawley, and is the follow-up to his 2005 Mercury Prize nominated album 'Coles Corner'. Still mining a rich vein of musical heritage that takes in everything from Nat 'King' Cole to rockabilly and indie, the lush atmospherics on this album are complimented perfectly by Hawley'srich, deep voice. Includes the single 'Tonight The Streets Are Ours'.