a r t i s t : Fink
t i t l e : Sort Of Revolution
d a t e : 2009
l a b e l : Ninja Tune
c a t : ZENCD146
s o u r c e : CDDA
g e n r e : Lo-Fi
r l s. d a t e : Apr/2009
t r a c k s : 10
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 60,10 MB
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Fin Greenall, aka Fink, is certainly the more understated of
the world's 'singer-songwriters', relying on uncompromising
quality of work and an astounding stage presence, rather than
major label marketing budgets.
Following the 2006 release of debut LP "Biscuits for
Breakfast," and 2007's "Distance and Time," Fink returns in
2009 with the self-produced "Sort of Revolution," his third
album for Ninja Tune Records in as many years. Title track,
"Sort of Revolution" opens the record over a falling chord
sequence - painting a picture both melancholic and uplifting.
"Move On Me," co-written with John Legend and featuring the
soul star on piano, taps into the broody and bluesier side of
Fink's character, while "Q&A" is an a-cappella based number
inspired by classic D'Angelo, embellished with lush vocal
harmonies. "If I Had A Million" is a solo vox and guitar cut -
an incredibly sincere song about what it would mean to Fink
and his love if he ever earned a million bucks, while
"Pigtails" features the unique talents of Canadian
multi-instrumentalist and ex-Crash Test Dummies member Son of
Dave. John Legend returns for another co-write on the menacing
"Maker," before Fink rounds things off with an exemplary cover
of Jeff Barry's 70's classic "Walking In The Sun," stripped
right down to basics letting Fink's unique voice shine.
Aside from being a world-class performer, Greenall is a master
lyricist and in-demand songwriter, having most recently
written with John Legend for Legend's 'Evolver' LP, including
the smash single "Greenlight" ft. Andre 3000. As an incredibly
accomplished and versatile vocalist and guitarist he has
performed as a special guest in front of thousands at London's
Royal Albert Hall as part of BBC Proms, New York's legendary
Carnegie Hall, and even Milan's 80,000 capacity San Siro
Stadium. With his band (Guy Whittaker on bass and Tim Thronton
on drums) Fink has played alongside Zero 7, Massive Attack,
Camille, and the Fratellis, amongst countless other
international artists. The stage is Fink's natural home -
having performed well over 500 headline and festival shows
over the last few years.
There are very few independent artists who have quietly
accomplished such an amazing array of achievements, and
judging by this new record, it doesn't seem that Fink - many a
music fan's best kept secret - will be a secret for too much
longer...
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01-Sort Of Revolution [06:32]
02-Move On Me [03:39]
03-Six Weeks [03:04]
04-Nothing Is Ever Finished [04:09]
05-See It All [05:15]
06-Q & A [06:17]
07-If I Had A Million [04:44]
08-Pigtails [03:52]
09-Maker [05:36]
10-Walking In The Sun [03:18]
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46:26 min