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This is a lovely album and theres little else i can say about it. The red kite milvus milvus is a mediumlarge bird of prey in the family accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. Saint etiennes sarah cracknell announces new album red kite. Sarah cracknell kites limited edition 10 vinyl sampler. In the pop scholars department, it is somewhat criminal that saint etienne arent held in the same regard as the pet shop boys. Red kite has arrived today sees the release of sarahs new album and single. Eighteen years on from her first solo offering, sarah cracknell has conjured a pastoral pop album nurtured across two weeks of work in a barn either side of christmas. Both acts have an astronomically sharp grasp of melody and both consistently deliver touchingly direct songs that stand the test of time. Cracknells album at times brings to mind the more leisurely moments from ellis whimsical psychpop band colorama on last years temari. Red kite 2015 red kite is the second solo album from british singersongwriter and saint etienne lead singer sarah cracknell.

Kellys locker 2000 red kite 2015 red kite is the second solo album from british singersongwriter and saint etienne lead singer sarah cracknell reception. Sarah cracknells kiteflying exercise the st etienne singers second solo album, red kite, nods to morricone and 1960s garage without resorting to pastiche thu, jun 25, 2015, 01. Jul 01, 2015 bob stanley authors pop histories and oversees the gorgeously retro croydon municipal label. The nervous energy of the afterparty lingered amid sarah cracknells 1997 debut lipslide but her second solo album finds the saint etienne.

Sarah cracknell, red kite saint etiennes urbane singer goes to the country on her first solo album since 1997. Recorded and produced by the not inconsiderable talents of coloramas carwyn ellis and seb lewsley, who has worked with the likes of edwyn collins and the cribs, red kite. Sarah cracknell made her solo debut on a rare 1987 single called love is all you need. Take the silver features kami thompson and james walbourne pka. Sarah has cowritten all the songs bar one cover version, the mutineer. Yes, red kite is only sarah cracknell s second solo album, following up 1997s lovely if rather lightweight lipslide. And certainly red kites cast of characters, some who had been lodged in her subconscious long before the writing process, attests to her ability to spin a sorrowfilled story. Red kite is the muchanticipated new solo album by saint etiennes lead singer sarah cracknell. The first 300 copies bought from label webstore fell into one of two categories the first 75 orders were signed with a personalised dedication by sarah cracknell. Saint etienne and all of their side projects falls into that. Though cracknell cowrote all the original songs on red kite, she partnered with coproducers carwyn ellis and seb lewsley, whove both worked with scottish postpunk survivor edwyn collins. This is what the stars are saying to each other, up there, above the garden, in the dust of centuries.

After giving red kite a spin though, its good enough that its easy to wish that she had done it sooner. The main difference this time round is that it feels like she has found her identity as a solo artist and has distinguished herself from the sound of her group. Sarah cracknells favourite albums gary kaill, november 4th, 2015 03. Listen free to sarah cracknell red kite on the swings, nothing left to talk about and more. Red kite, the first solo project in 15 years from former saint etienne vocalist sarah cracknell, is a cozy record, one that sounds comfortably. Nicky wire nothing left to talk about official video youtube miles apart duration. Yet where lipslide didnt stray too far from the saint etienne template, red kite marks a slight departure nothing too dramatic of course, but the mood is more folky and pastoral than electronic and synthy this time. Shes not entirely alone, either, as the album features guest appearances from manic street preachers. Sarah s vocals sound as luscious as ever and the melodies are just so easy to listen to. Based in quirky orchestration and folkflecked acoustic instruments, its. Jun 15, 2015 red kite, the first solo project in 15 years from former saint etienne vocalist sarah cracknell, is a cozy record, one that sounds comfortably livedin upon first listen. In the united kingdom, red kites were ubiquitous scavengers that lived on carrion and rubbish.

Nicky wire manic street preachers taken from the new album red kite. Red kite comes eighteen years after sarah cracknells first solo album, 1997s patchy lipslide. Though the vinyl editions have pretty much sold out on pre sale we hear that rough trade have some stock. Red kite is now available on cd or digital download at any good record shop, amazon or itunes. Apr 15, 2015 the new release is called red kite and features 12 new compositions from sarah cracknell.

Shakespeares king lear describes his daughter goneril as a detested kite, and he wrote when the kite builds, look to your lesser linen in reference to them. Offical website of saint etienne lead singer sarah cracknell. Apr 15, 2015 saint etiennes sarah cracknell released her first solo fulllength, lipslide, back in 1997. Sarah cracknell red kite cherry red records hifi pig. Unlike her 1997 album lipslide, this time out cracknell takes a giant step away from the patented saint etienne sound, surrounding.

Theres a style to st etienne singer sarah cracknells second solo album that. On 21 august 2014, cherry red records announced that it had signed cracknell to a worldwide deal under which she would release a new solo album. The species currently breeds in the western palearctic region of europe and northwest africa, though it formerly also occurred in northern iran. Description provided by wikipedia under creative commons attribution ccbysa 4. Jul 20, 2016 but there are a few artists that i simply want to have the cd for my collection and sarah cracknell.

New sarah cracknell saint etienne solo album, red kite. Saint etienne and all of their side projects falls into that category. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Throughout saint etiennes career theyve became more and more pop. Since sarah cracknell was busy being the voice of saint etienne, its hard to blame her too much for taking almost two decades to deliver her second solo album. Redolent of swinging60s london, the title hinted at the gift on. Cozy is how cracknell describes red kite, her first major solo project in 15 years. But there are a few artists that i simply want to have the cd for my collection and sarah cracknell. Jul, 2016 sarah cracknell kites limited edition 10 vinyl lp. The second single taken from sarah cracknells new album red kite. Produced by carwyn ellis, the albums primarily acoustic ambience is at times reminiscent of nick drake or marianne faithfuls early work. Theres a style to st etienne singer sarah cracknells second solo album. Featuring unique instrumental renditions and brand new versions of songs from 2015s acclaimed solo album red kite. These influences remain on this, her second solo album.

Red kite, gigrin farm, wales red kites at the feeding station, laurieston, scotland. Sarah cracknells kiteflying exercise the irish times. A series of live shows by cracknell in support the album were planned for the weeks following its release. Red kite, the first solo project in 15 years from former saint etienne vocalist sarah cracknell, is a cozy record, one that sounds comfortably lived. The 225 copies after that were autographed by sarah with no personalisation. Jun 19, 2015 sarah cracknell is, of course, the singer with saint etienne. Saint etiennes sarah cracknell announces new album red. In the last ten years theyve worked with xenomania and. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Saint etiennes sarah cracknell returns with red kite.

Songwriting duties were shared between sarah and carwyn, and sometimes other songwriters, carwyn played most of the instruments on the songs, seb mixed the recordings, and both carwyn and seb produced the album. The album, entitled red kite, was recorded in december 2014 and released on 15 june 2015. Sarah cracknell red kite cherry red god is in the tv. The species currently breeds in the western palearctic region of europe and northwest. Sarah cracknell on the swings on red kite cherry red records 2015 i close my eyeson all my certain things. Saint etiennes sarah cracknell released her first solo fulllength, lipslide, back in 1997. Indie pop sarah cracknell red kite 2015, cd discogs. Sarah cracknell is, of course, the singer with saint etienne. Only available as a strictly limited 10 vinyl lp, kites boasts unique instrumental renditions of songs from red kite. Sarah cracknell on the swings on red kite cherry red. Musically, red kite has a sophisticated, pastoral feel, drawing on classic 60s pop with less of a dance music influence than saint etienne.

Jun 19, 2015 red kite comes eighteen years after sarah cracknells first solo album, 1997s patchy lipslide. Review of sarah cracknells new lp red kite northern. Her name might not ring a bell, but her voice will flood your memory holes with 20 years of effervescent post acid indie house dance pop singles dreamily sung through her day job in saint etienne. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Bob stanley authors pop histories and oversees the gorgeously retro croydon municipal label. Sarah cracknell 2008 lipslide 1997 lipslide deluxe version 2012 goldie 1997 anymore 1996. Red kite, an album by sarah cracknell on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. It is resident in the milder parts of its range in western europe and. Cracknells album at times brings to mind the more leisurely. Red kite is sarahs fond look back at the music that mattered to her in her youth, as well as an ode to the natural environment. Yes, red kite is only sarah cracknells second solo album, following up 1997s lovely if rather lightweight lipslide.