Search - Fisher :: Lovely Years

Lovely years, voice, lyrics and music = er, lovely!

kay gees | orlando | 05/06/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"new moms will be particularly attracted to the pretty songs. the lullaby "you" is especially nice -- one of only two Lullaby songs to actually make me weepy-eyed thinking about my wee one (who is now 8) (the other song was "baby mine" by alison krauss)



her voice is as lush and memorable as ever, and the music and arrangements are even better than on previous works.



stand outs other than "you": "all i ask" "beautiful day" "sleepy head" "lovely years" "turn around" and "be here".



good stuff! cd universe has the cd for $3 cheaper. i guess amazon gets their shipping cost one way or another....."

It's a beautiful day it's Fisher

Beatlefish | 04/27/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The lovely years is a lovely cd with something for everyone.

There is the upbeat songs like "Beautiful Life" (featured in the Toyota commercial),

The quirky "Biggest fan"

A Beautiful duet "So Much" with Ben Taylor (son of James Taylor and Carly Simon)

a haunting ballad "Sleepyhead"

and more.

If your a Fisher fan its a MUST have if your not a fan yet,you will be.

"

Archeology of the Soul

Ruth A. Eichmiller | NY, NY | 04/26/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The music is equal parts soulful yet sometimes playful, sorrow filled and lamenting, serious yet sometimes flippant, a dichotomy that becomes apparent upon one's first listen to The Lovely Years- - the accessibility and simple beauty of the music accompanies deeply emotional themes. Kathy's voice melts around and pulls you inside the music. With power and grace Kathy's voice creates a connection with the listener and sometimes she almost dares you to turn away. For those of you who haven't heard Fisher's music before it is a bit like Fiona Apple (although Fisher may not like this comparison, listen to their song The Life) meets Radiohead meets Nina Simone-creating a sound that is uniquely their own. Almost like a Saint Kathy breathes in carbon dioxide and exhales oxygen breathing new life into the listeners.



The only thing more impressive than the songs on "The Lovely Years" is the set of circumstances that led to their creation. Fisher got a break when their song "I Will Love You" was downloaded 3 million times. They became one of the first bands to be signed to a major label based on the MP3 downloads. Their label didn't appreciate the beauty or hard work of the band. They were left with no one. Rather than getting soured, Fisher got inspired and got a new label, Iris Records, which should inspire you to run out and buy the Lovely Years.

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