2012 release, the sixth solo album from the British singer, songwriter and guitarist. Recorded at Sheffield's Yellow Arch Studio in 2011, `Standing At The Sky's Edge' marks a seismic shift in direction for Hawley. The album is a euphoric, sonic assault on the senses, channeling elements of Psychedelia, Space Rock and Ragas with heavy riffs and raw, visceral guitar solos which will surprise Hawley's fans and peers alike. Exploring lyrical themes of love, loss, redemption and darker areas of the human condition, it's an album of ominous storytelling and cosmic exploration, sung in Hawley's rich baritone and soundtracked by an epic musical journey in glorious, menacing Technicolor. In the tradition of Hawley's previous albums, the title is inspired by an area of Sheffield. Standing At The Sky's Edge is set to establish Hawley as one of the UK's greatest, contemporary guitarists.
Lady's Bridge Music Artist : Richard Hawley Music Label : Mute U.S. Release Date : 2007-10-02 Artistopia's Price :$12.25
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2007 album from the critically acclaimed British singer/songwriter, his fifth solo set overall. Before he began his solo career, Hawley was a member of Longpigs and Pulp, amongst others. The album, an elegiac ode to Hawley's native Sheffield, England, follows up 2005's stately Mercury Prize nominee Coles Corner. 11 tracks including the single 'Tonight The Streets Are Ours'. Mute. 2007
Coles Corner Music Artist : Richard Hawley Music Label : Mute U.S. Release Date : 2005-09-06 Artistopia's Price :$9.46
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Coles Corner, the follow up to previous albums on Setanta, Late Night Final (2001) and Lowedges (2003), was recorded at Yellowarch Studio in Sheffield, singer/songwriter Hawley's hometown and is a beautiful album, filled with nostalgia, emotion and romance. The album's orchestral splendour sits alongside earthy rock and roll with songs that are by turns intimate and soaring. Richard Hawley insists his mind is full only with 'confused thoughts and Guinness'. But when he sings, he does so in a voice that's deep and low, and does not lie. His merciful, wise songs tell of the heart's truths as seen in the dark, revealed by moonlight. Thom Yorke (Radiohead) says... 'Richard Hawley is all I'm listening to at the moment' and Scott Walker says... 'Richards voice is up there with the all time greats'...Mute. 2005.
Trueloves Gutter Music Artist : Richard Hawley Music Label : Mute U.S. Release Date : 2009-09-22 Artistopia's Price :$11.51
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The sixth solo album from this Sheffield, England singer-songwriter and former Pulp sideman features made-up-sounding instruments including a megabass waterphone and a crystal baschet. The album s lush production provides a haunting backdrop to Hawley s unique voice and allows plenty of space for beautiful guitar solos. I wanted it to be a listening experience from start to finish, where you couldn t just pause it and go off and watch Coronation Street or whatever, explains Hawley. Sonically, it flows. It s not jumping all over the place. It just has a mood that goes through the whole thing.
Thematically his darkest work to date, Truelove s Gutter explores the idea of people or things that are broken in some way, and the fractured and damaged times in which we live, to which Hawley s lyrics profoundly attest.
Double vinyl LP pressing including bonus CD edition. 2012 release, the sixth solo album from the British singer, songwriter and guitarist. Recorded at Sheffield's Yellow Arch Studio in 2011, `Standing At The Sky's Edge' marks a seismic shift in direction for Hawley. The album is a euphoric, sonic assault on the senses, channeling elements of Psychedelia, Space Rock and Ragas with heavy riffs and raw, visceral guitar solos which will surprise Hawley's fans and peers alike. Exploring lyrical themes of love, loss, redemption and darker areas of the human condition, it's an album of ominous storytelling and cosmic exploration, sung in Hawley's rich baritone and soundtracked by an epic musical journey in glorious, menacing Technicolor. In the tradition of Hawley's previous albums, the title is inspired by an area of Sheffield. Standing At The Sky's Edge is set to establish Hawley as one of the UK's greatest, contemporary guitarists.
Limited ten inch vinyl pressing of this 2010 EP includes a CD copy of the tracks on the album. Inspired by Richard Hawley's recent BBC Radio 2 series The Ocean (wherein he explored how the sea, seafaring culture and sea travel has shaped the music, art and literature of The British Isles), False Lights From The Land features two original Hawley compositions: the lead song, 'Remorse Code'([taken from his critically acclaimed album Truelove's Gutter) and a previously unreleased song, 'The Storm'. Additionally, the EP offers two cover tunes: a haunting rendition of 'The Ellan Vannin Tragedy' (written by Hughie Jones of English Folk legends The Spinners), which tells the tale of a ship that sank in stormy weather off Liverpool Bay in 1909 killing all 36 aboard; and an acappella performance of 'Shallow Brown', a pumping shanty of West Indian origin. Both covers feature guest vocal accompaniment by Smoke Fairies. Mute.
Lowedges Music Artist : Richard Hawley Music Label : Xl Recordings Release Date : 2003-05-20 Artistopia's Price :$14.98
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Massively anticipated follow up to 2001's acclaimed 'Late Night Final'. Displaying his unique brand of windswept Yorkshire/Nashville crossover, 'Lowedges' is both classic and timeless. As a musician's musician Richard has received reverential acclaim from the likes of Coldplay, Doves, Nick Cave, Badly Drawn Boy and Radiohead. After working with amongst others Pulp, All Saints, Perry Farrell, Nellee Hooper & Baz Luhrman. XL Recordings. 2003.
Late Night Final Music Artist : Richard Hawley Music Label : Bar/None Records Release Date : 2002-01-22 Artistopia's Price :$16.98
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