Track Listing

1. Valentine
2. Roll River Roll
3. Serious
4. Tonight The Streets Are Ours
5. Lady Solitude
6. Dark Road
7. The Sea Calls
8. Lady's bridge
9. I'm Looking For Someone To Find Me
10. Our Darkness
11. The Sun Refused To Shine

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #856 in Music
• Released on: 2007-08-20
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .21 pounds

Amazon.co.uk Review
Lauded singer-songwriter Richard Hawley (a former touring guitarist for Pulp, no less) made his commercial breakthrough on 2005’s remarkable, Mercury Prize nominated Coles Corner - his fourth solo album and one that oozed nostalgic balladry, old fashioned lyrical sentiment and cinematic soundtracks in equal measure. Lady’s Bridge – the name is yet another ode to his native Sheffield – mines the same seam as Coles Corner, with 11 eloquently charming songs that switch between the romantic strains of opener "Valentine" and "Roll River Roll" and more uppity numbers such as the rhythm & blues infused "Serious" and the countrified twang of tracks like "Tonight the Streets Are Ours" and the Johnny Cash inspired "Dark Road". Hawley’s lyricism retains its coruscating, retro feel, his vibrant baritone again matched to rousing orchestral strings, climbing chord sequences and background harmonising, creating atmospheres of dreamy fireside warmth and heartfelt melancholy (see "Lady Solitude"). It’s as hopelessly alluring as it sounds: when songs are this timeless, you really could listen to them for the rest of your life. --Paul Sullivan

CD Description
'Lady's Bridge' is the fifth album from Sheffield-based singer-songwriter Richard Hawley, and is the follow-up to his 2005 Mercury Prize nominated album 'Coles Corner'. Still mining a rich vein of musical heritage that takes in everything from Nat 'King' Cole to rockabilly and indie, the lush atmospherics on this album are complimented perfectly by Hawley'srich, deep voice. Includes the single 'Tonight The Streets Are Ours'.

Customer Reviews

Hawley's Latest Triumph
If there is a better songwriter and vocalist at work in Britain today, I'd like to hear about it. His debut mini album "Richard Hawley" was a tantalising glimpse of what was to come and his three follow up albums confirmed him as a singer songwriter par excellence. To continue that brilliance into a fifth album, "Lady's Bridge" is a towering achievement.

Whatever fame he gained as a bass guitarist with Pulp is completely overshadowed by his glorious solo work.

The dark, lonesome lyrics of "Lady's Bridge" speaking of loss, solitude, yearning and forlorness are brought alive by his warm, rich baritone and beautiful, soaring melodies suggesting that there is hope and redemption just around the corner.

There is a timelessness to Richard Hawley's music that defies the 21st century. "Lady's Bridge" showcases Hawley's ability with 6 and 12 string guitar, 8 string lap steel, Tennessee hi-string and hammer dulcimer - brilliant! In addition there is an eclectic range of instruments including vibraphone, bells and glockenspiel as well as beautifully orchestrated strings and the Stocksbridge Brass Band which combine to add a definition to the album that makes it an enchanting and uplifting experience. This is music for any century - don't miss it.

Single malt, darkened room and perfection.
For the perfect day that you do not want to end, I can think of no finer album than this to sit in a darkened room, single malt in hand, and listen to. The melodies, lyrics and orchestration are superb and to repeat a previous reviewer's comments, are calming and enchanting. If you were to buy only one of his albums produced thus far, this is the one (and I thought Coles Corner was near perfection too!).

Excellent
I really loved this album from the very first listen, drawn in by the superb melodies and lilting tunes all delivered with the perfect understated vocals. A wonderful calming collection of songs.