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- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5.67 x 0.28 x 4.81 inches; 4 ounces
- Manufacturer : Yep Roc Records
- Date First Available : February 12, 2007
- Label : Yep Roc Records
- ASIN : B0002MHESW
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #258,445 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #903 in Roots Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
- #123,634 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl)
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Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2007
I have been aware of Geraint Watkins for over 20 years as a band member and session player on albums by Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, Bill Wyman (Willie & the Poor Boys), and others. I knew he was a great keyboard player, and the times I have seen him in concert footage show he is a talented entertainer as well. None of this guarantees that his solo efforts would be worth much, though--but this cd verifies that Watkins is much more than a talented sideman. He is a raging artist finely in tune with a spectrum of musical genres. He more than handles his own in comparison to Lowe, Edmunds, etc. If you dig those guys, you will love this album. Dial 'W' for Watkins jumps to a top position on my playlist. Anything he has or will put out is instantly on my 'must buy' list.
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2004
Geraint Watkins has been in the music game for a while. I saw him promoting his new CD (he opened for Nick Lowe) in Boston recently and his talent blew me away. He's got a voice that slays -- gutsy, low and yet tender and kind. He plays the piano impressively and effortlessly...bluesy sounds of years ago all over. But I didn't come to write a review of the performance...
The CD is really great. I've been listening to it a lot since I picked it up at the show. Emotional, funny, loving, resentful, tounge-in-cheek, and oh so familiar. This CD puts me in a good mood. Before I know it I'm boppin' and singin' along. My Fave is "Go West" (no, not the song done by the Village People/Pet Shop Boys) I've been whistling it for days. Other highlights include "Soldier of Love," "Heroes and Villains" (skibbity dooooo!) and "Heaven."
If you like Nick Lowe, then these songs will feel very familiar -- similar song writing, old-time beats and impeccable music. (Added Bonus: Nick plays and sings backup on most of these songs!)
The CD is really great. I've been listening to it a lot since I picked it up at the show. Emotional, funny, loving, resentful, tounge-in-cheek, and oh so familiar. This CD puts me in a good mood. Before I know it I'm boppin' and singin' along. My Fave is "Go West" (no, not the song done by the Village People/Pet Shop Boys) I've been whistling it for days. Other highlights include "Soldier of Love," "Heroes and Villains" (skibbity dooooo!) and "Heaven."
If you like Nick Lowe, then these songs will feel very familiar -- similar song writing, old-time beats and impeccable music. (Added Bonus: Nick plays and sings backup on most of these songs!)
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2004
Professor Longhair? Jerry Lee Lewis? Fats Domino? Who is this Welshman who sounds like Roy Orbison except when he sounds like Nick Drake? Geraint (GARE ent) Watkins has played with Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, Van Morrison and Paul McCartney on a regular basis. Nick Lowe is currently touring to promote this album (no kidding). Watkins is an accomplished accordionist and keyboard player who also plays a demon slide guitar and alternates between the tenderest of love songs ("Only a Rose" "Two Rocks") and the rowdiest of Beale Street R&B ("Turn that Chicken Down").
No-one sounds quite like this man or mixes so many styles and genres so freely. If you're familiar with him you haven't read this review--you've already ordered the CD. If you're not familiar with him, take a chance (for less than $20 we're not talking a big chance, are we?) on hearing something you'll never hear on the radio that will make you grin all night.
No-one sounds quite like this man or mixes so many styles and genres so freely. If you're familiar with him you haven't read this review--you've already ordered the CD. If you're not familiar with him, take a chance (for less than $20 we're not talking a big chance, are we?) on hearing something you'll never hear on the radio that will make you grin all night.
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2004
My introduction to Geriant Watkins was as the opening act for Nick Lowe's current tour. What a find! This was the best pairing with Lowe I have ever seen. I bought this CD right at the show because I wanted to have this music around. Watkins has been around on work by others that I have long listened to, like Lowe and Dave Edmunds. But I find I can't get enough of this CD now. It fits many moods with its pulsing rhythms and charming and sometimes clever lyrics. It's just plain likable music, original and somehow familiar at the same time. Watkins' keys are fantastic, though they were even better in concert.
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2004
Wow. This release has everything. Good soul music. Tunes such as 'Blessed With Happiness', 'Soldier of Love' and 'Bring me the head..' are stunners. What a cover (Louis Prima style) of Brian Wilson's 'Heroes and Villians'! If you like Nick Lowe's recent work - this is a must have. Geraint has played on Nicks last three records and Nick and band return the favor. Soul record of the year! Give it a try. Works well on my radio show, "Sound Of Music".
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andy riches
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2014
A fantastic collection of styles and surprises from a very talented musician and song writer.
Michel Knichel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Herrlich radiountauglich
Reviewed in Germany on September 2, 2009
Herrlich wie der gute Geraint sein Aussenseiterdasein auf der grossen Musikbühne zelebriert.
Lass dich nicht runterschubsen und mach weiter so!
Lass dich nicht runterschubsen und mach weiter so!
寿
5.0 out of 5 stars
近年のニック・ロウの作風に近いカントリー・ロック路線の作品
Reviewed in Japan on November 23, 2011
04年発表。純粋なソロ名義としては2作目となる作品。ほとんどデイヴ・エドモンズの片腕のような存在で彼の関わる作品のほとんどにその名前が登場する名プレイヤーだが、そのプレイのみならず歌声もなかなか味のある人である。本作ではプロデュースも連名で行なっているニール・ブロックバンク(k) の他、ニック・ロウ(b、vo)、スティーヴ・ドネリー(g)、ロバート・トレハン(dr、vo) らが中心となってバックを勤めている。また3.には彼のイメージとはやや離れた“ドラム・ループ”のクレジットもあるが、特に気になるものではないだろう。一曲を除く13曲がワトキンスのオリジナルで、7.がビーチボーイズ(ブライアン・ウィルソン)のカヴァーとなっている。
1.は田舎の教会風のオルガンの弾き語りで歌われる小品。2.はアコギにハーモニカ、サックスによるカントリー・ブルース調の曲。地味ながらスライド・ギターも導入されており土臭い仕上がりだが、突然雰囲気が一変する。ここはおそらくDTMによるサウンドの張り付けだろうが、もしかするとアコギのリフもループなのかもしれない。3.も暖かみのあるカントリー/フォーク調の佳曲でこの曲でもアトキンスはシンガーに徹しているようだ。このブラシっぽいドラムスがループなのだろうか?4.はオルガン入りのカントリー・ロック。こちらも彼のイメージ通りの仕上がりでかなり味わい深いと共に適度にポップである。時折聞こえる、おそらくはピアノ本体の間近で録られたと思われるキンキンのピアノ・サウンドも新鮮。6.はジャズ/ブルース風のオルガン中心のインスト。オルガンはポール・キャラックあたりとはまた違った味があり、この曲では特にオールド・スタイルである。7.はどこかジャズ・ポップのスタンダードのような雰囲気に仕上げてあり新鮮。ヴォーカルも本格派だ。同時期のニック・ロウに近いカントリー風味の作品で鍵盤は特に前半では控えめでアコギを中心としたバンド・スタイルとなっている。後半からバリバリに弾き倒しているが、前作と比較するとピアノの活躍は少ないが、彼を知っている者の大凡の想像の通りの佳作である。
1.は田舎の教会風のオルガンの弾き語りで歌われる小品。2.はアコギにハーモニカ、サックスによるカントリー・ブルース調の曲。地味ながらスライド・ギターも導入されており土臭い仕上がりだが、突然雰囲気が一変する。ここはおそらくDTMによるサウンドの張り付けだろうが、もしかするとアコギのリフもループなのかもしれない。3.も暖かみのあるカントリー/フォーク調の佳曲でこの曲でもアトキンスはシンガーに徹しているようだ。このブラシっぽいドラムスがループなのだろうか?4.はオルガン入りのカントリー・ロック。こちらも彼のイメージ通りの仕上がりでかなり味わい深いと共に適度にポップである。時折聞こえる、おそらくはピアノ本体の間近で録られたと思われるキンキンのピアノ・サウンドも新鮮。6.はジャズ/ブルース風のオルガン中心のインスト。オルガンはポール・キャラックあたりとはまた違った味があり、この曲では特にオールド・スタイルである。7.はどこかジャズ・ポップのスタンダードのような雰囲気に仕上げてあり新鮮。ヴォーカルも本格派だ。同時期のニック・ロウに近いカントリー風味の作品で鍵盤は特に前半では控えめでアコギを中心としたバンド・スタイルとなっている。後半からバリバリに弾き倒しているが、前作と比較するとピアノの活躍は少ないが、彼を知っている者の大凡の想像の通りの佳作である。
gwe
2.0 out of 5 stars
gerne wieder
Reviewed in Germany on June 18, 2019
korrektes produkt, lieferung wie angegeben
lottie Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 21, 2015
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