Search - Eleanor Mcevoy :: Snapshots

Follow up to 'What's Following Me'

R. McEvoy | 12/03/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love this album, every song on it. It's very heartfelt. If that sounds familiar, it's what I said about her previous album. It took a few listens, but it has won me over. I have to say, I get a bit weepy on the song 'Please Heart, You're Killing Me'. It's such a sweet song, and so full of what we have all felt, and it's funny too. So, I ordered 'Yola' today. I look forward to it's arrival."

Third's a charm... Now there's a fourth!

John Corbett | Santa Barbara, CA | 05/29/2001

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I got this album not long after it came out, having heard Eleanor's first two albums. Whereas her self-titled first album from 1993 was largely led by the acoustic guitar and her follow-up "What's Following Me?" from 1996 was dominated by electric guitars, Snapshots is heavily synthesizer-influenced. This is largely due to the production work of Rupert Hine, known for his work with The Fixx in the 1980s. The ample use of keyboards is a somewhat awkward fit at times with Eleanor's vocal style, but there are several shining tracks on this album that make it worthwhile. "All I Have" is something of an answer to "Only A Woman's Heart", delving into the somewhat melancholy feelings of a woman prepared to face the world alone. "Please Heart, You're Killing Me" is a lively track with a playfully endearing saxophone riff. "Wrapping Me Up In Luxury" is a sensual, romantic song that has a very gentle but passionate air to it. The last track on the album, "Easy To Lose Hope", is ostensibly a song about a journalist who was murdered, but it comes across as an anthem of hope and courage.....Eleanor released a FOURTH ALBUM on 4 May 2001 called "Yola". It is apparently only available through small online retailers in Ireland. Pick it up if you can find it, because it marks the return of a mellower Eleanor. Gone are the commercial trappings of Columbia Records and Rupert Hine. In their place, Eleanor's sound is more pensive and piano-driven. You absolutely cannot miss the addictive track, "Easy In Love". Get this CD!!"

Strong and Feminine Voice Smartly Presented

John Corbett | 09/08/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Eleanor McEvoy is the rare vocalist that seems to be equally appealing to men and women. Her voice is rich and beautiful, feminine and strong. I can't seem to get enough of her voice. It grabs you on the inside. Her voice is matched by her great songwriting. Intelligent words sung to flowing melodies and lush instrumentation. While some have wanted Eleanor to repeat the moods she created on her first two releases, I applaud her for moving forward and exploring new dimensions of her incredible talents. "She Had It All" and "Territory Of Poets" are perfect examples of her extraordinary style, and "Please Heart You're Killing Me" should be a hit song right now."