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Prelude | Jim Moray | 0:54 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Lord Willoughby | Jim Moray | 3:53 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Dog + Gun | Jim Moray | 4:45 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Barbara Allen | Jim Moray | 3:51 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Nightvisiting | Jim Moray | 4:11 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Fair and Tender Lovers | Jim Moray | 4:24 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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My Sweet Rose | Jim Moray | 6:45 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Flow My Tears | Jim Moray | 4:15 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Gilderoy | Jim Moray | 4:13 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Who's the Fool? | Jim Moray | 4:35 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Magic When You're Near | Jim Moray | 5:10 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
Album Review
Jim Moray's self-titled second album is an odd beast. On the one hand it seems to pull back from the sonic excesses of his debut to create something best described as folk-indie. But on the other hand it's very complex, darker, and more satisfying. Most of the tracks are traditional, as before, reworked by Moray, but there are three of his own compositions and one piece by lutenist John Dowland ("Flow My Tears"). Other than a very personal take on the big ballad "Barbara Allen," he's avoided well-known material, and the sound is definitely more acoustic — at one point the piano evokes school assemblies. It's definitely a disc that demands repeated playing in order to penetrate its shell. But really, it's folk-rock for a modern age, all the more impressive because Moray plays everything but strings, brass, and recorder himself, a veritable tour de force that gives him complete control over the sound (he arranged the other instruments). It's definitely more stripped down, but somewhat colder; even his voice doesn't have its earlier warmth. Take time with it, however, and it's ultimately very satisfying, like exploring a house with strange little rooms.
Customer Reviews
Moray please!
I discovered this album quite by chance and what a nice surprise. Contemporary folk is alive and kicking if this new brigade of young turks are anything to judge by. Sounding a little like a Seth Lakeman/Ben Christophers hybrid, Moray's voice shares their same tender strength necessary to convincingly convey more traditional songs to contemporary listening audience. 'Nightvisiting' is so achingly gorgeous, I bet Kate Bush wishes she had written it 30 years ago! It could easily be the answer-song to 'Wuthering Heights'. 'Fair and Tender Lovers' is a sweetly lilting piece which shifts the mood nicely, and 'My Sweet Rose' is another beautifully sung lament for lost love. Moray skillfully uses his voice as a storyteller, crossing gender and spanning centuries and creating an unusual and sometimes haunting, listening experience. For any fans of the lovely Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon or that ilk, I would highly recommended Moray's CD, although quite why he looks like a New Romantic reject on the album's cover is anyone's guess...!
Achingly Beautiful
I’d read the glowing critical reviews of this (Jim's second album - originally release a couple of years ago) and decided to have a gamble as “folk” music is not normally my thing. How glad I am. I adore this album and it wraps itself around you like an old friend when I (frequently) come back to it. Jim’s a talented musician and songwriter and while some of the material here is based on traditional folk (with a modern and electronic twist) these fit in very well with the original material. Some highlights are “My Sweet Rose” which some lovely (electronic) instrumentation and a real emotional vocal performance. The camp drama of “Lord Willoughby” which I am sure Rufus Wainright would have loved to have recorded first. The haunting and simple “Nightvisiting” which rather reminds me of Anthony and The Johnsons in terms of wringing out your emotions. Finally “Gilderoy” a love song to a “handsome wayward boy”…another Rufus parallel perhaps. I managed to catch Jim live a few months ago promoting the follow up to this and the live stripped down versions were a delight. I’m surprised he’s not as popular as either Rufus or Seth Lakeman (who’s last effort appeared to reference this one). Hopefully this re-release may increase his profile. So go on treat yourself. Oh... and I love the cover!
Biography
Born: Macclesfield, Cheshire, England
Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Years Active: '00s
Top Albums and Songs By Jim Moray
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All You Pretty Girls | Low Culture | 4:12 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Jenny of the Moor | In Modern History | 5:02 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Hard | In Modern History | 4:09 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Home Upon the Hill | In Modern History | 3:49 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Bristol Harbour | In Modern History | 6:17 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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William Taylor | In Modern History | 5:23 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Silver Dagger | In Modern History | 3:46 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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The Lowlands of Holland | In Modern History | 3:42 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Long Lankin | In Modern History | 5:16 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Cold Stone | In Modern History | 3:59 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
