Ladyhawke – Ladyhawke
“I wanted to make music that could put a smile on people’s faces and give them a feeling of nostalgia even though they may be hearing my songs for the first time.
I love how music evokes memories of a certain time, I wanted to see if I could find a method of songwriting that would evoke those feelings from me on writing the song and then on the individual when listening to it for the first time.” – from the Biog section of Ladyhawke’s official website.
Ladyhawke (aka Phillipa “Pip” Brown)’s debut album is one of the nicest surprises of 2008. Her electro-pop sound is efficient, catchy and has huge repeated plays potential. The influences range from the 60’s and 70’s with a touch of the 80’s and a modernity that makes the music an interesting mix.
Ladyhawke started as a drummer at age 11, it shows. The drums, even when quite simple have their own important place in all the songs. [Or maybe I'm too obsessed with rhythm and drums to be objective here] There’s also a fair share of rhythm guitar with some solos punctuating here and there. Add some vintage keyboards and some sweet bass lines and the music builds up very nicely. Phillipa Brown’s quite shy but always right on voice works perfectly with all the overall catchy feeling. What could top that? Handclaps! [another thing I'm obsessed with, it seems] There’s some good use of those throughout the album and honestly it only makes you want to dance around and clap in time.
“I only ever wanted to create something that evoked feelings.
I hope that Ladyhawke does.
We were all once teenagers, listening to music at full volume, jumping on the bed with the door shut.” - from the Biog section of Ladyhawke’s official website.
My conclusion : Ladyhawke definitely does evoke feelings! And I’m no teenager anymore but I still listen to music rather loud and I have to admit this album woke up the secret dancer in me despite the happy-sad feeling of the songs. Will it work on you? Let’s try :
Dusk Till Dawn :
Magic :
Liked it? Get the album! Now.
mel :: Dec.02.2008 :: CD Review, Dusk Till Dawn, Ladyhawke, Magic :: No Comments »
