a r t i s t : Waking The Witch
t i t l e : Boys from The Abattoir
d a t e : 2007
l a b e l : Witch Records
g e n r e : Folk
r l s. d a t e : Mar/2007
t r a c k s : 11
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 64,7 MB
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This is the Yorkshire based, all female quartets third album,
and while the previous two were strong independently released
discs, this is the album that will bring them to a wider
audience. Where previously their sound was minimalist and a
little too sparse; here the production and range of
instruments used brings a more confident and upbeat sound that
makes them much easier to enjoy.
Having four musicians, singers and writers in the band brings
a good range of styles to the disc, add to this the fact that
they all share lead and backing vocals across the album means
that each song feels distinct and individual and thereÆs
plenty of diversity over the 10 songs.
Their sound and style has much in common with Chris While and
Julie Matthews and at times its feels like theres a direct
link between them, but the extra voices and added
instrumentation and production gives the Witches a sound of
their own.
On the back of a huge local reputation and growing national
support, they have secured the services of producer Dave
Creffield (famous for his work with Leeds band Embrace) and
Bruce Watson (Big Countrys guitarist), the result is a
polished and more contemporary disc. ItÆs still acoustic
driven music, but it feels smarter and more thoughtfully put
together than their previous releases.
11 songs full of honest writing and strong acoustic backing
that is all held together by some great harmonies from the
four voices û those interested in contemporary acoustic music
will find much to enjoy here.
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01-rock n roll [03:30]
02-jenny thornton & the boys from the abattoir [05:02]
03-me leaving me [05:19]
04-spring song [03:45]
05-high fire & high water [03:55]
06-look right back [03:31]
07-only human [05:36]
08-my conscience keep [05:16]
09-horse to water [03:29]
10-top of the hill [04:00]
11-yorkshire boy [04:22]
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47:45 min