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MauritiusToday.com - Shopping Mall - Alas I Cannot Swim
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List Price: $12.98
Our Price: $10.99
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Manufacturer: Astralwerks
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 5099922935823
Label: Astralwerks
Manufacturer: Astralwerks
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Astralwerks
Release Date: 2008-08-19
Studio: Astralwerks
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Editorial Reviews:
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2008 debut album from the young British Folk singer/songwriter who will appeal to fans of Kirsty Maccoll, Linda Thompson and Kate Nash. Although not legally old enough to buy a drink, this darling of the Art-Folk circuit has been selling out clubs and garnering critical acclaim. Her gentle Folk songs are haunting, cool and personable. With talent to back up the critical hype that is just beginning, Marling is savvy enough to have released an album that stands tall above the other female singer/songwriters on the scene today. 12 tracks including the single 'Ghosts'. Virgin.
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Summary: raw gorgeousness
Comment: I happened to read about this wonderful musician and yesterday, i happened to stumble upon this precious cd in the record store cum bookshop in my place. So happy(!), rushed to get it and waited patiently for the right time to listen to Laura's songs while sipping mineral water.
Not disappointed at all. A true gem for those who like their music a little folksy with meaningful, deep lyrics.
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Summary: Alas, I cannot swim.
Comment: Here in Australia Laura Marling recieved national exposure through Triple J radio a couple of months ago . A interview on 2008, and Alas, I Cannot Swim was also the featured Album of the week. If it was not for Laura Marling's appearence on Triple J TV doing a cover version and interview, I would have passed by the Album.
Also Amzon's Review (recommended) nailed my decision to buy the Album.
Since the Postcard era of the 80's, British folk/pop has always found a place in my music collection . Alas, I Cannot Swim fits in perfectly, and between my secound and third listen became my most enjoyed new release of this year .
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Summary: Understated, honest, consitently good.
Comment: It took me a few listens for this album to really grab me, but grab me it has. I listen to a lot of music, and this is the kind of album I'm always searching for. Something that makes me stop what I'm doing and just listen.
Im not sure there's a great deal of point in telling you what she sounds like when you can listen to the samples. The best thing I can say is to at least give it a few listens, as with most really good music, it usualy takes a few listens to get to you.
The stand out track is Night Terror imo.
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Summary: Banal at best
Comment: Just another folk singer, nothing special here. The album is poorly recorded and mixed and in some places poorly produced. Might have been OK with just a guitar accompaniment, but the nasal vocals don't move me.
I honestly can't understand all the hype over this girl, when you can hear similar music just as good for free in front of every wannabe hipster coffee house in the country.
Save your money.
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Summary: Laura Marling rules
Comment: This is the best album I have heard in a long time. I am looking forward to seeing Laura in San Francisco soon. Check this album out, you won't be disappointed. It is great. Look into Noah and the Whale too, a band she is in.
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