Ed Harcourt - Strangers
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Artist: Ed HarcourtEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2005-02-01
Music Label: Astralwerks
Soundtracks:
- The Storm Is Coming
- Born in the 70's
- This One's for You
- Strangers
- Let Love Not Weigh Me Down
- Something To Live For
- The Trapdoor
- The Music Box
- Loneliness
- Open Book
- Kids (Rise from the Ashes)
- Black Dress
- Only Happy When You're High (US only bonus track)
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Free Music Review: Nice Work Ed
Hit: 5 Stars
In a lifetime, there may come a few moments when something close to ground-breaking happens, close to spectacular, close to heaven. In the music world, a few albums have been made that can measure up to these moments. Rarely, do albums of music by a favorite artist come anywhere near stellar enough to be revered, to be studied, to be moving. In fact, the usual fare is to hear an amazing song on the radio or through other means and go buy the album, only to get it home and disappointingly try to pretend that the puchase was worth it. I find myself doing this more often and turning back to classic albums I've
burned out by repetition to avoid the disappointment of trying out new music and finding out it sucks. So, normally I expect my musical hopes to be dashed against the craggy rocks of mediocrity like every other album I spend hard earned dollars on. More than a year ago, a friend of mine handed me a burned cd of assorted tunes, one of which was called "God Protect Your Soul" by a man named Ed Harcourt. I was blown away immediately by the soulful, breathy cool singing, and ironical lyrical stylings of the artist. I was immediately impressed and
well-satiated by the beauty and listenability of the song. I shared the song with others; they were equally impressed. I wanted to hear more but unfortunately I didn't have any money. For some time, I lived on the crumbs of listening/watching to Ed's video "Watching the Sun Come Up" on launch.yahoo and the few videos he had on his website. Just tonight, I was able to pick up his new album "Strangers" with a few dollars earned from my own sweat, and blood. Some primitive,
aurally blind soul had returned Ed Harcourt's "Strangers" allowing me to pick up the album for 8.99. It would have been worth 89.99! Musically, the album shows the proficiency of Ed's craft and acumen. Emotionally, the album is unparalleled. Cathartically, I think, Ed channels his demons, his aspirations, his loves, his loss, and his dreams into masterpiece collection of eclectic styles articulated with unparalleled symphonic/sonic arranegement. Merriam Webster defines the word "nonplus" as follows : to cause to be
at a loss as to what to say, think, or do. I was nonplussed over and over as these beautiful emotive tapestries
of sound sonorously played out in my dark listening room. I sat aghast as I pondered how it is exactly Ed is able to play the clavinet, the guitar, the piano, the organ, sing, write his genuine unique style of lyrics, all the while capturing the audience with no hint of disingenuousness. If you are musician, if you've ever been in love, if you've ever felt alone, if you've ever hoped for a better future, if you've ever run out of reasons to live, if you've ever sung a hymnal, you
will find a place to connect with this album. The production is
superb, the effects are judicious and breathtaking. Those of you
thirsty for original music that you can still connect with, not just esoteric obscure crap need to pick up Strangers. With music this good still being made, perhaps we can all rest a little easier. Nice work, Ed.
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Having scored huge critically acclaimed albums with 2001's 'Here Be Monsters' & 2003's 'From Every Sphere', singer/songwriter Ed Harcourt returns with his most accomplished album to date. The marvel inducing 'Strangers'. 'Strangers' is the sound of an artist finally at ease with his phenomenal talent. Every song is given more room to breathe than on any previous Harcourt album with every splash of piano & vocal inflection used to their fullest potential. Ed Harcourt has become a wonderful songwriter, lets hope he has enough in him to become one of the all time greats. Heavenly.Alternative Rock Music CDs
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