Name: Lowedges
Brand: Richard Hawley

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SETLP110RT

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Transparent Red

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: Yes

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-08-25

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Signed copies: No

Supplier US

RTUK

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Sales:8.875

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Red LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

Artist

Richard Hawley

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Setanta

Richard Hawley is a British guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer. Born on 17 January 1967 in Sheffield, he has made a significant impact on the music industry with his unique blend of rockabilly, folk, and indie pop. With his soulful voice and exceptional guitar skills, Hawley has captivated audiences worldwide.
Throughout his career, Hawley has released numerous critically acclaimed albums that showcase his talent as both a songwriter and musician. His heartfelt lyrics combined with haunting melodies have earned him a loyal fan base and praise from music critics.
In addition to his solo work, Hawley has collaborated with various artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Pulp. He has also produced albums for other musicians, further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and accomplished artist.

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Richard Hawley's second album, Lowedges, retains all the virtues that made his debut long-player, Late Night Final, such an out-of-left-field stunner: the late-night atmosphere, the subtle yet dramatic arrangements, Hawley's deep and expressive vocals, and, above all, the low-key and catchy songs that will have you remembering past loves, glory days, and autumn nights. It is nothing but very sentimental and emotional stuff from beginning to end without any traces of mawkishness. Hawley sings with tender resignation and, unlike most singers these days, absolutely never sings two notes where one will do. The arrangements are even more sophisticated on Lowedges, with loads of subtle strings, standup bass, twangy guitars, and more judicious use of reverb.

Throughout, Hawley is fond of using swooping slide and pedal-steel guitars to provide atmosphere: on "Darlin'," the slides whisper in the background like star-crossed lovers and on "The Only Road" they hover like spectres in the distance. This album features a little more dynamic range than Late Night Final. A couple songs dial the volume up a bit: "Oh My Love" has a power ballad feel with the chorus amped up with distorted guitars and massed backing vocals and "Run From Me" has an epic wall of sound and sounds like the best Bad Seeds song in many a year. A couple tunes (the chiming closer "The Nights Are Made for Us" and "I'm on Nights," which has some haunting guitar lines) bop along like weird '50s doo wop ballads. All the tunes are first-rate. Hawley is a compelling mix of the pastoral beauty of English folk rockers like Nick Drake and the urban cool of balladeers like Scott Walker with a dash of the otherworldliness of Julee Cruise. He doesn't make a false step on this album.&nbsp;

Lowedges

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Discover Lowedges by Richard Hawley. Second album from the trusted artist on Setanta label. Available in CD and LP formats. Emotional and sentimental songs that will transport you to past loves and autumn nights.