Gilbert OSullivan [CD]

Description: Home About Us Postage & Payment Returns Contact Add The Pom Shop to your Favorites and receive our email newsletters about new items and special promotions. General Interest Gilbert O'Sullivan [CD] Shrink-wrappedGilbert OSullivans unique blend of melodic craftsmanship, witty wordplay, topical acuity and surrealist humour has given him an enduring and endearing career. His songwriting knack has outlived and transcended fashion, global million-sellers, critical acclaim, court cases and an occasional tendency to reclusiveness. Now recognised as one of our great singer-songwriters, hes been championed in recent years by everyone from Morrissey to Paul Weller, from Difford & Tilbrook to Neil Diamond. Theres a case for him being our own Randy Newman or Harry Nilsson. Certainly Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Laura Marling, Kings of Leon, Ray LaMontagne and Paul McCartney), who produces his new album Gilbert OSullivan, is a clued-up enthusiast. Ive been a fan of Gilberts for years, he says. Hes a true original. Gilberts 19th studio album since his 1971 debut Himself feels in some ways a kindred spirit to that record, which yielded his first hit, the poetic and powerful breakthrough Nothing Rhymed. Its organic, almost live feel is encouraged by Ethan and the songs sail on the perennial OSullivan strengths of evocative tunes and wry insight. The album was recorded on analogue equipment at OSullivans Frobisher Drive Studios, Jersey, in easy-going sessions with players hand-picked by Ethan. The band featured guitarist Paul Stacey (Oasis, Finn Brothers), bassist Nick Pini (Johns The Black Eyed Dog), drummer Jeremy Stacey (Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds, The Waterboys), Stephanie Jean, AKA Ida Mae (hammond organ, Fender Rhodes, mellotron, harpsichord), and OSullivan on vocals and piano. There are also guest appearances from several incredible musicians: Andy Fairweather Low (guitar), Chas Hodges (piano) and Geraint Watkins (pianoVan Morrison, Nick Lowe). The resulting album is a collection of some of the finest songs Gilbert has ever written and recorded. Ranging from the melancholy charm of At The End Of The Day or Ill Never Love Again to the brisk, buoyant Penny Drops, What Is It About My Girl and Ethans favourite, the rollicking This Riff. There are musings on ageing and mortality, and also, of course, crisp comic touches, something Gilbert attributes to his love of Spike Milligan. One of the albums standout tracks is first single Where Did You Go To which, with Gilberts surreal wordplay and the hammond organ to the fore, would not be out of place on long-time influence, Bob Dylans Like A Rolling Stone album. Whilst the albums centerpiece, Dansette Dreams And 45s, is a nod to nostalgia, Gilberts deft, droll observations on todays world remain ever eagle-eyed. The albums final two songs, The Mind Boggles and For The Record, both tackle serious issues, with references to Donald Trump and homelessness. These songs show Gilbert at the top of his game, as he has been since banging out Dylan and Beatles tunes as a child on the piano, in the shed at the end of his mothers council house garden in Swindon. Success for me is to write what I think is a good song, says Gilbert. When Im pleased with it, that, for me, is a magical moment. I never lost that buzz. Gilbert OSullivan represents a talent as vibrant and in touch with its own truth as it has ever been, and should ensure a new generation discovers this truly remarkable artist. Gilbert OSullivan will be available on digipack CD, vinyl and cassette. 1 At the End of the Day (3m 11sec) 2 The Same the Whole World Over (3m 15sec) 3 Love How You Leave Me (2m 51sec) 4 What Is It About My Girl (3m 40sec) 5 I'll Never Love Again (3m 35sec) 6 Where Did You Go To (3m 34sec) 7 Dansette Dreams and 45's (5m 51sec) 8 No Head for Figures but Yours (2m 45sec) 9 Penny Drops (2m 43sec) 10 This Riff (2m 48sec) 11 The Mind Boggles (3m 39sec) 12 For the Record (2m 39sec) Shipping Shipping is free for all customers in Australia. Your package will be safely taken care of & posted from England by means of Priority Airmail, which is air freighted to your nearest Australia Post Distribution Center (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, or Perth), from where they are delivered to your address by Australia Post. Returns and refunds We operate a 30 day money back guarantee. If you are unhappy with the product for whatever reason, please contact us to arrange a return and refund. 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Location: Priority Airmail from England

End Time: 2024-11-15T01:58:17.000Z

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