Product Description

'Man On The Roof' is the second album from singer/songwriter Stephen Fretwell. Produced by Eli Janney (Ryan Adams, Seafood, Girls Against Boys) the album sees Fretwell mature as asongwriter while managing to continue with the Brit-pop influenced indie that graced his gold selling 2004 debut 'Magpie'. The single 'Scar' is also included.

Track Listing

1. Coney
2. Darlin' Don't
3. She
4. Dead
5. Funny Hat
6. Bumper Cars
7. Scar
8. The Scheme
9. Now
10. Sleep
11. The Ground Beneath Your Feet
12. Saturday
13. San Francisco Blues
14. William Shatner's Dog

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6399 in Music
• Released on: 2007-09-10
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 46 minutes

Customer Reviews

Songwriting perfection...
Don't believe those who suggest that this album is not as good as 'Magpie'. Although 'Magpie' contains many great moments, overall it is a ramshackle affair. This second Lp is more focussed, tighter and generally more enjoyable, without losing that lightness of touch.

This was one of my favourite albums of 2007, from a singer-songwriter I consider to be the best around at present. Give this a chance. It's a superb, understated classic.

Who needs perfection anyway
Here's a quandary for you - how can an imperfect album merit five starts? Well I am not sure, but I think it's because the gaps leave something for you to complete; less awe and worship, more connection and revelation. A window to the soul if you let it be, and if you stumble on it at the right time. Buy it for one of the gems - Darlin' Don't, Now, and The Ground Beneath Your Feet.

Disappointing
After Magpie I was really looking forward to 'Man On the Roof' and bought it and soon as I could. What a let down. Where Magpie was great songs done well Man on the Roof are OK songs that have been over produced. With the exception of 'Scar' and 'Darlin Don't' this is an album that fails to grab in any meaningful way. It left me extremely disappointed.