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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

  • Artist(s): The Wayward Band
  • Summary: Produced by Jim Sutherland, the debut release for the British folk artist and her 12-piece band The Wayward Band features guest appearances from Damien Dempsey, MC Dizraeli, and Teddy Thompson.
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Hug You Like a Mountain
Sometimes we're quiet Because we want to listen Or 'cause there's so much We want to say The heavens and hells in us Drive us, drive us... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Feb 2, 2017
    100
    It’s remarkable as much for the quality and range of her singing as for the inventive arrangements.
  2. 80
    The confidence of the performances benefits strong contemporary material dealing with issues from outreach to domestic abuse.
  3. 80
    Among the standouts are a theatrical version of Ewan MacColl’s The Fitter’s Song, the crazed instrumental Love Lane, and Carthy’s own You Know Me, an empathic comment on the refugee crisis.
  4. Mojo
    Feb 2, 2017
    80
    Their natural domain is bouncing festival stages, but, with pounding beats and attitude, this is the perfect way to usher people there. [Mar 2017, p.94]
  5. Feb 2, 2017
    80
    This isn’t folk-rock, it’s folk-rock’n’roll.
  6. Mar 7, 2017
    80
    Carthy deftly wields her rogue ambitions, making for an inspired creative partnership.
  7. Uncut
    Feb 2, 2017
    60
    On disc the effect can be bludgeoning--although you can hear that onstage it must make for a wild night out. [Mar 2017, p.26]
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. Feb 6, 2017
    9
    This is the first album I have listened to from Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band, thoroughly enjoyed it and will be checking out more fromThis is the first album I have listened to from Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band, thoroughly enjoyed it and will be checking out more from them. Fade & Fall, and The Fitters Song were standouts for me. Definitely going on my replay list. Expand