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Damien Rice
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Performer Notes - Personnel: Damien Rice (vocals, guitar, clarinet, piano, bass, drums, percussion); Lisa Hannigan (vocals); Nicolas Dodd (conductor); Mark Kelly (electric guitar); Vivienne Long (cello); Jen Meunier (piano); Shane Fitzsimons (bass); Tomo (drums, percussion); Conor Donovan (timpani, percussion).
- This release includes a bonus DVD featuring video performances of "Cannonball," "The Blower's Daughter," and "Volcano."
- Personnel: Damien Rice (vocals, guitar, clarinet, piano, bass, drums, percussion); Lisa Hannigan (vocals); Nicolas Dodd (conductor); Mark Kelly (electric guitar); Vivienne Long (cello); Jen Meunier (piano); Shane Fitzsimons (bass); Tomo (drums, percussion); Conor Donovan (timpani, percussion).
- Composer: Damien Rice.
- Personnel: Damien Rice (vocals, guitar, clarinet, piano, drums, percussion); Mark Kelly (electric guitar); Colm Mac Con Iomaire (violin); Vyvienne Long (cello); Jean Meunier (piano); Tomo (drums, percussion); Caz (djembe).
- Audio Mixer: Damien Rice.
- Recording information: Air Studios, London, England; Cahirdaniel; Celbridge; Chatham; Chatham St. College; Killarney; Monkstown; Paris, France; Ranelagh; Rathgar.
- Photographers: Damien Rice; Natascha .
- Translator: Kristiina Aittokallio.
- The beginning of the 21st century found the UK offering a host of new Nick Drakes like Ed Harcourt, Badly Drawn Boy, Tom McRae, etc. On the surface, Damien Rice is not too far removed from them with his intense vocal style, confessional songs, and sparse, acoustic guitar-based arrangements. Upon closer inspection of his debut album O, however, he seems to be more aligned with the likes of David Gray; that's not to say that he mixes folk and electronica, but just that he incorporates old-school singer-songwriter influences in the service of something original. There's a hushed, intimate feel to O, and most of the songs are delivered in a delicate, fragile tone that's perfectly accompanied by the bare-bones production. Tasteful strings and other touches are added here and there, but strictly on an as-needed basis. The closer "Eskimo" erupts into a (literally) operatic climax, and there's a bonus cut touching on an anomalous rock feel, but otherwise this is prime late-night music for your next Leonard Cohen costume party.
Professional Reviews Rolling Stone (12/25/03, p.110) - Included in Rolling Stone's "50 Best Albums of 2003" - "...Delicate at times and then explosive, O is one of the most gorgeous first albums in recent memory..."
Entertainment Weekly (12/26/03-1/2/04, p.142) - Ranked #11 in Entertainment Weekly's 2003 "Records of the Year"
Entertainment Weekly (07/18/03, p.76) - "...On his evocative debut, O, the Irish singer-songwriter shift from opera-infused ballads to delicate folk compositions with aplomb..." - Rating: A
Mojo (Publisher) (01/01/04, p.57) - Ranked #31 in Mojo's "The Best of 2003"
Mojo (Publisher) (10/03, p.107) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Rice establishes an extraordinary intimacy here....This is gorgeous stuff and, one suspects, that the Irishman can only get better..."
| Producer: | Damien Rice; David Arnold | | Format: | CD | | Country: | USA | | UPC: | 0093624850724 | | Studio/Live: | Studio | | Release Date: | 10 June, 2003 |
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 – Customer review on 16/07/2007
brilliant album from damien rice. i usually find his music to be a bit on the dull side, but this album was way more likeable, as it seemed to be a bit more upbeat and fun to listen to. i lvoe the song The Blower's Daughter, its got a cool beat to it as well as some nice lyrics!
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– Customer review on 05/07/2007
The Blower's Daughter is my all time favourite track by Damien Rice, i listen to on repeat all the time. The cd O is amazing, Damien Rice sings every song right from his soul and there are no tracks that i dislike on this album. You should definately listen to this one!
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 – Customer review on 22/03/2007
Damien Rice is truly one of the few singers of out time who really sing their heart out. This CD showcases some of his best works and his beautiful voice at its fullest. The souful songs are something that you can never get sick of listening to. wonderful!
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– Customer review on 16/08/2006
this is a really nice cd from damian rice, who proves just how good someone with some real talent can actually be. he writes his own songs, and it really shows, as i thnk he has a deeper connection with the music he so soulfully sings. i am a huge fan of the upbeat Cheers Darlin', as it makes me feel happy!
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– Customer review on 15/08/2006
This is what we need more of in the music world, more talent and people who write songs that are lyrical driven and not some ripped off, catchy little ditty that will drive us insane just because.
O is a wonderful effort from a very talented young man, who is often highly underrated. Sadly something that happens all too ofetn these days.
If you like some smooth vocal and a folksy kind of sway to your tunes then I suggest you do yourself a favour and buy a copy of O.
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– Customer review on 19/06/2006
“O” is a magnificent emotional folk journey. It is a very simplistic album, but this is the beauty of it; its one to listen too next to a warm fire. The string arrangements in “Delicate” make the song soar, and Rice’s emotional voice is a hard hitter. “Volcano” is a catchy strum along sung as a beautiful duet. It’s an album that intensifies your emotions, whatever they are; happy or sad.
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– Customer review on 08/05/2006
1. Delicate
2. Volcano
3. The Blower's Daughter
4. Cannonball
5. Older Chests
6. Amie
7. Cheers Darlin'
8. Cold Water
9. I Remember
10. Eskimo
A very memorable folk listen, by Damien rice, unique music here, any fans of folk music should be able to appreciate this, it's a classic. Highly reccomenjded to any folk fans.
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