Lord knows I have missed this woman. Now as many of Ego Thieves regular followers know, I am a Soul boy at heart and always will be. ET isn’t just about the Bass. All you have to do is download my 90s R&B mix or my Dilla Tribute mix or even the Dubfluence series to see that for yourself. Expect allot more Soul, depth and mini reviews from the site. Starting right here.
To those that are new, I don’t do huge in depth reviews. People just do not read them online so I try to keep them bite-size and to the point.
Corinne Bailey Rae, in my opinion is one of the purest and most talented artists this country has had to offer since I can remember. Utterly original, I can drag up a few artists state side and even here in the UK to try and compare her too. But its impossible.
Her undoubtedly hard to forget and instantly recognisable voice, with a strong tint of her oh so British Accent makes her unique in so many ways.
I’ve had the privilege of being sent her brand new album ‘The Sea’ to listen and review. I was actually excited to put the CD in my mac and be taken away. She did not let me down with this follow up album. Before I give my opinions and let you know my brief insight into what I think of the album, I want to remind those who don’t know how much of an achievement this album really is for Corinne.
She lost her husband in 2008 after he was found dead in a Leeds flat following a drug overdose. I have had more than my fair share of experience with death and can totally relate to Corrine when she said felt ‘“extremely, extremely destructive” after her husbands passing. Since Corrine herself has never been involved with drugs this must of been terrible for her.
She went on to express; “I didn’t hear anything. Nothing came in. It’s hard to explain. All I wanted to do was destroy things. I felt so much had sort of been, destroyed. I guess I can’t lie about stuff now, so there it is. You can’t play it down. I felt extremely, extremely destructive, and I’ve never felt that before.”
“I couldn’t make any plans, I couldn’t even imagine the next day. It’s an awful time. You can’t do anything. It’s possibly an endless time. That’s all you can see: time.” She goes on to say “Even at this particular point right now, I don’t feel like Jason’s death actually happened,” added Corinne.
At other times I can feel it much more. I feel totally destroyed. I feel totally cut off from my favorite person in the world. But I just feel like this is the right time (to release her new album). I definitely don’t want to be seen as like, ‘Oh, wow, she’s soldiering on!’ Because I don’t feel like I am. At this particular point, I’m finding it to be the right thing to do.”
I can’t express how noble I think that is and can definitely relate to her anguish and pain…
The track ‘The Sea’ is very intimate and you can hear all those feelings from pen to paper. Fans of hers will not be disappointed at all with this album! It deliverer’s her beautiful sound of Soul, Jazz and Folk music combined. There is even a hint of rock in a few tracks bringing you some more uplifting changes to the sound of the album.
Her voice is as angelic as its ever been. That whisper and strain that makes her voice unforgettable is still prominent. If I could chose any voice to sing me asleep at night, Corrine’s is right at the top of that list.
You can tell though its a very personal album, she has still not gone all in. I’m assuming this is due to the amount of heartache she is, and will always go through. To lose someone you love is one of life’s greatest challenges and one no person should ever have to go through.
If this is the result, in just a few years after her immense pain, then I am confident we as the British public will always have her as a leading artist for many years to come. The album delivers everything you want. Those immense guitar riffs and sensual piano chords, that no matter the weather sends you straight to a summers eve within an instant.
Here is my favorite track from the album which you can listen too and download.
Corinne Bailey Rae - Id do it all again
If you enjoy this track or any previous Corrine Baily Rae music this is an absolute purchase. Don’t waste your time on iTunes downloading this per track in MP3 format. Never underestimate the quality of CD music. This is one CD you shouldn’t download. Legal or illegal. Her last album did 4 million copies Worldwide and I predict the same if not more for this one. Don’t forget to follow her on Twitter also.
To sum it up, this is beautiful music in all its glory and I have only had it a day and its already become a part of my timeless collection just like her last.
You can but her brand new album ‘The Sea’ here from 1st of Feb.
