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Lovely, gentle little album
"I know nothing about Emma Hutchinson, save this lovely, gentle little album was recorded down in Bristol in 2003, so maybe it's been doing the rounds for a while. I don't know. I do know, however, that Ms Hutchinson has a warm, emotive, melodic voice and she clearly knows how to write the songs that suit it best. All eleven songs are original and they cover a wide range. "Homeless In Hollywood" and "Were We Never In Love" have a sound that reminds me of Swing Out Sister's last album, while "Nature Takes Me In Her Arms" and "Don't Give Up On Love" are thoughtful, jazzy ballads. "I Miss The Rain" has a jazz undertow too, courtesy of some nifty alto from Andy Kinsman, while "The Subject Is U" is a swaying bossa nova.
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Most ambitious offering is the title cut. "Hummingbirds" floats in on a dreamy Rhodes figure and the clever lyrics and the warmth of the voice engage throughout. Indeed that's the charm of the album. It's engaging. There's nothing here that offends and the subtle pace changes mean you find yourself listening to it all the way through. Now, how many recent albums can you say that about?
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Blues & Soul
Great songs
“With this new CD Emma Hutchinson really finds her true musical self. Sassy, sophisticated, beautifully played and produced, and her voice just gets better. Lovely stuff.”
BBC Radio Bristol
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