Tag Archives: Ed Harcourt

Ed Harcourt, Gig Review. Capstone Theatre, Liverpool.

Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 9/10

A whirlwind of emotions arrives and diverge, divide and multiply at this time of year, we become engaged in the scope of the sentiments passed to us by total strangers and react in kind to the misplaced smile or the sorrowful tear we see on the street. We hope for peace, we yearn for the sound of harmony and reconciliation, of goodwill and the knowledge that come the spring, once we are out Beyond The End of winter the sun will shine on us favourably and with honour.

Ed Harcourt, Gig Review. Capstone Theatre, Liverpool. full post

(520 words, estimated 2:05 mins reading time)

Ed Harcourt, Beyond The End. Album Review.

Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 8.5/10

Beyond The End is a realm in which few grant themselves the luxury of witnessing, so wrapped up in the now, in taking pictures and recording facts of the currently in vogue, they forget that all soon turns to dust, that in the land of the loved lyric and painted words, it is perhaps the tune that endures longer, patient and appreciated; they say that nothing is beyond the finish line of our existence, and yet, as renowned composers of the past have long since been able to demonstrate, their work has lived on past the tolling of any iron bell.

Ed Harcourt, Beyond The End. Album Review. full post

(386 words, 1 image, estimated 1:33 mins reading time)

Ed Harcourt, Furnaces. Album Review.

Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 8.5/10

Surely at no point has Ed Harcourt had any valid criticism thrown his way, there is just so much to admire in the man’s music and thoughtfulness of the world we exist in that anyone finding a way to snipe or sneer is arguably only coming from the position of the a high ground that doesn’t matter.

The music has always been beautiful, rage filled, inclusive and honest, it is the sound of modest triumph and the keen eye of the observer patiently watching society, scrutinising each individual and bringing their tale to the table; whether in anger, solace or respect, Ed Harcourt has never let his fan base down and that discerning touch is all over his latest album, Furnaces.

Ed Harcourt, Furnaces. Album Review. full post

(418 words, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)

Ed Harcourt, Time Of Dust. Album Review.

Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating * * * * *

If there is ever any question over just how good, how brilliant, a musician and lyrists Ed Harcourt is, then that might be the day to hang up the earphones, put away the stereo and flog your collection for enough money as you can make and head off to the place where the silent order of monks and nuns reside, for no music could ever surely lift your spirits again.

Ed Harcourt, Time Of Dust. Album Review. full post

(418 words, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)

Ed Harcourt, Gig Review. Camp And Furnace, Liverpool.

Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 9/10

With the festival season nearly behind him, Ed Harcourt made his way to Liverpool for the second time this year and gave the crowd attending this year’s Summercamp at Camp and Furnace something extra to hang their 2013 musical memories upon.

Ed Harcourt, Gig Review. Camp And Furnace, Liverpool. full post

(428 words, estimated 1:43 mins reading time)

Ed Harcourt, Lustre. Album Review.

Originally published by L.S. Media. June 29th 2010.

L.S. Media Rating * * * *

Sometimes you approach an album by an artist that you respect and adore with a certain amount of trepidation and concern. Questions flutter round your brain like lost piano notes floating in the ether. Will it be as good as the last album? Have they lost their touch? What has influenced them this time? In the case of Ed Harcourt’s latest album Lustre these questions are answered and a few well worn reservations thrown out.

Ed Harcourt, Lustre. Album Review. full post

(346 words, 1 image, estimated 1:23 mins reading time)