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Here are some of the things that have been said about the album so far. . .
Americana UK Review of "Two Fingers"
"The sweetest winds, they blow across the south(west)...strong Americana straight out of Bristol…!"
Sam Braithwaite is a singer songwriter from Bristol, but despite his location in the south west of England, he sounds like he’s from somewhere like North Carolina, in fact Ryan Adams’s ‘Oh My Sweet Carolina’ would be a perfect fit on this record.
Sam has a rasp and a soulfullness in his voice, particularly when he lets it go, at those points there is a hint of Van Morrison, even a pre spandex Rod, and a touch of Paul Rodgers too.
The musical backing is pure Americana, acoustic (mostly) guitar, harmonica, lap steel, with dashes of organ and accordion. Guest musicians are from a collection of Bristol bands such as Phantom Limb and The Snakes.
The songs are also comfortable with an Americana label, so there are plenty of reminders of Dylan, Neil Young, Steve Earle, Springsteen, etc., still, there’s no shame in that.
‘When The Music Starts’ has a melancholic vocal with plinking barroom piano and steel guitar backing, then a lonely harmonica joins in, it’s undeniably effective and believable.
‘Bright City Lights’ has a fine emotional vocal at times bordering on falsetto, and barely under control, the lyrics are a lost love staple ‘I would give anything just to be back there and see you smile again’, but the passion of the delivery overrides any diminishing effects of cliché.
‘Standing In The Place’ is the only track that could be said to be Rock, with some very bright electric guitar, full keyboard swells and a choir of vocal backup, but it works beautifully and makes you wish Sam lets loose like this on at least a couple of other tracks.
Title track ‘Two Fingers’ seems to refer to the whiskey measure rather than flashing the Vs in case you were wondering! This is a very solid piece of work indeed.
Patrick Wilkins - Americana UK.
"The sweetest winds, they blow across the south(west)...strong Americana straight out of Bristol…!"
Sam Braithwaite is a singer songwriter from Bristol, but despite his location in the south west of England, he sounds like he’s from somewhere like North Carolina, in fact Ryan Adams’s ‘Oh My Sweet Carolina’ would be a perfect fit on this record.
Sam has a rasp and a soulfullness in his voice, particularly when he lets it go, at those points there is a hint of Van Morrison, even a pre spandex Rod, and a touch of Paul Rodgers too.
The musical backing is pure Americana, acoustic (mostly) guitar, harmonica, lap steel, with dashes of organ and accordion. Guest musicians are from a collection of Bristol bands such as Phantom Limb and The Snakes.
The songs are also comfortable with an Americana label, so there are plenty of reminders of Dylan, Neil Young, Steve Earle, Springsteen, etc., still, there’s no shame in that.
‘When The Music Starts’ has a melancholic vocal with plinking barroom piano and steel guitar backing, then a lonely harmonica joins in, it’s undeniably effective and believable.
‘Bright City Lights’ has a fine emotional vocal at times bordering on falsetto, and barely under control, the lyrics are a lost love staple ‘I would give anything just to be back there and see you smile again’, but the passion of the delivery overrides any diminishing effects of cliché.
‘Standing In The Place’ is the only track that could be said to be Rock, with some very bright electric guitar, full keyboard swells and a choir of vocal backup, but it works beautifully and makes you wish Sam lets loose like this on at least a couple of other tracks.
Title track ‘Two Fingers’ seems to refer to the whiskey measure rather than flashing the Vs in case you were wondering! This is a very solid piece of work indeed.
Patrick Wilkins - Americana UK.
Album Review of "TWO FINGERS" - Bristol Evening Post
After the Fleece gig, Braithwaite's debut album has been greatly anticipated. And it certainly lives up to all expectations.
Hi so-distinctive voice draws comparison with Van Morrison, especially when he dramatically switches mood from quiet and relaxed to a roar of passion, and he has a delivery similar to that of early John Martyn.
It's a pretty intense listen, but a richly rewarding one, for his well-crafted songs are highly-melodic and often extremely beautiful. He is backed by some of Bristol's notable musicians and the production is as crisp as you'd expect from Robot Club.
Sitting On Top Of The World is one of those songs you find yourself singing for hours afterwards. There are times when he wears his influences obviously, but when it comes to lyrical, well-observed writing, you can't blame anyone for nodding towards Springsteen and Dylan.
If Sweetness In Her Tears ever gets on to a Radio 2 playlist, Braithwaite will be a major star.
(KC ) - Evening Post
After the Fleece gig, Braithwaite's debut album has been greatly anticipated. And it certainly lives up to all expectations.
Hi so-distinctive voice draws comparison with Van Morrison, especially when he dramatically switches mood from quiet and relaxed to a roar of passion, and he has a delivery similar to that of early John Martyn.
It's a pretty intense listen, but a richly rewarding one, for his well-crafted songs are highly-melodic and often extremely beautiful. He is backed by some of Bristol's notable musicians and the production is as crisp as you'd expect from Robot Club.
Sitting On Top Of The World is one of those songs you find yourself singing for hours afterwards. There are times when he wears his influences obviously, but when it comes to lyrical, well-observed writing, you can't blame anyone for nodding towards Springsteen and Dylan.
If Sweetness In Her Tears ever gets on to a Radio 2 playlist, Braithwaite will be a major star.
(KC ) - Evening Post
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