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 Post subject: [2015-06-15] Sarah Cracknell (Saint Etienne) "Red Kite" (Cherry Red UK)
PostPosted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:03 pm 
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Red Kite is the much-anticipated new solo album by Saint Etienne's lead singer Sarah Cracknell. Musically, 'Red Kite' has a sophisticated, pastoral feel, drawing on classic '60s pop with less of a dance music influence than Saint Etienne. Sarah has co-written all the songs bar one cover version, 'The Mutineer'. It's fanfared by new single 'Nothing Left To Talk About', a duet with guest vocalist Nicky Wire of the Manic Street Preachers. Recorded at Big Pink, Oxfordshire and in Cardiff in winter 2014 and early 2015, the album has been co-produced by Carwyn Ellis (Colorama). The belated follow-up to her 1997 album Lipslide, 'Red Kite' is being promoted with a major marketing campaign across all media. 'Red Kite' is Sarah's first recorded outing since Saint Etienne's 2012 album 'Words And Music'.

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1. On the Swings
2. Nothing Left to Talk About (Feat Nicky Wire)
3. In the Dark
4. Ragdoll
5. Underneath the Stars
6. Hearts Are for Breaking
7. Take the Silver
8. The Mutineer
9. I Close My Eyes
10. It's Never Too Late
11. I Am Not Your Enemy
12. Favourite Chair

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 Post subject: [2015-06-15] Sarah Cracknell (Saint Etienne) "Red Kite" (Cherry Red UK)
PostPosted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 11:09 pm 
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 Post subject: [2015-06-15] Sarah Cracknell (Saint Etienne) "Red Kite" (Cherry Red UK)
PostPosted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 1:33 am 
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be forewarned:
this time around, it's not about electro-acoustic bouncy and otherwise pop heaven;
but rather it's a drab folksy undertaking that left me bored from the blandness.
i bought/imported my copy from the UK and sold it the next day.


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 Post subject: [2015-06-15] Sarah Cracknell (Saint Etienne) "Red Kite" (Cherry Red UK)
PostPosted: Fri Jul 10, 2015 11:54 am 
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Yes; a complete snooze. Biggest disappointment of the year, IMO.


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 Post subject: [2015-06-15] Sarah Cracknell (Saint Etienne) "Red Kite" (Cherry Red UK)
PostPosted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 7:13 am 
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I just sampled a few tracks from this that are up on YouTube and so far I'm liking it. No, it's not going to fill the dance floors, but I think Sarah has a great voice that works in a lot of different styles, including this more quiet and subtle one. This is good music for a Sunday morning.


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 Post subject: [2015-06-15] Sarah Cracknell (Saint Etienne) "Red Kite" (Cherry Red UK)
PostPosted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 5:20 pm 
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Really enjoying this album and am glad it's a departure from Saint Etienne's sound. I like the chamber-pop, indie folk and country-rock vibes on the album. Great vocals and songwriting make this album a winner.


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 Post subject: [2015-06-15] Sarah Cracknell (Saint Etienne) "Red Kite" (Cherry Red UK)
PostPosted: Sun Jul 12, 2015 5:29 pm 
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I think there are a couple of snoozers on the album , but overall I like it.
I particularly like Nothing Left...,Hearts Are For Breaking, and I Am Not Your Enemy.

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