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Keep Your Silver Shined | 
| Artist: Devon Sproule
Label: Tin Angel
Category: Music
List Price: £10.99
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 2199
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
EAN: 5021449107223
ASIN: B000O5BOYC
Publication Date: 2007
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 9 to 12 days
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| Tracks:
| • | Old Virginia Block | | • | Keep Your Silver Shined | | • | 1340 Chesapeake St. | | • | Let's Go Out | | • | Well-Dressed Son to His Sweetheart | | • | Eloise & Alex | | • | Does the Day Feel Long? | | • | Dress Sharp, Play Well, Be Modest | | • | Stop by Anytime | | • | Weeping Willow |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Buy it! July 24, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I saw Devon Sproule at the Tolpuddle Festival recently - she's a great musician and I loved her set. Afterwards I bought this CD which she was kind enough to sign and to chat for a few minutes. A very normal, friendly lady. I have played this CD almost non-stop since then. It's very evocative of that idealized rural South that I hope still exists. It is totally charming. Devon is a great songwriter but, for me, the songs were not immediately obvious. The lyrics and music are maybe a little eccentric. But all good things take a little effort and, if you persist, I think you will fall in love with this album and the vision of Virginia it conjures up in your mind.
 Make sure you like it first.... July 7, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
If you go by all the reviews here you'd think Devon Sproule is a huge talent and the next big thing. I went to see her in the acoustic tent at Glastonbury and wasn't impressed at all. She has a kind of geeky charm - but after a few songs even that wears off. So, if you part with your hard earned cash to buy this CD expecting something really special, don't say you weren't warned.
Brilliant Fourth(!)Album From Devon Sproule. April 19, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I saw this artist on "Later" earlier this year and despite knowing nothing about her at all prior to this I was completely captivated by her performance and the songs she played. I ordered this CD the next day. Sometimes albums bought under such circumstances can be a disappointment but this certainly wasn't one of them, if anything it has surpassed my expectations.
Musically there are touches of Appalachian folk, jazz and blues but all done in a style that is very much her own. If I had to make comparisons I might say it reminds me of the first two Kate and Anna McGarrigle albums(but with sweeter melodies)with a touch of The Roches thrown in. The most interesting thing is that it doesn't fit easily into any particular genre or style but, in this case it may be an advantage, not a drawback, as I really do think this could appeal to almost any music fan with an open mind.
Lyrically the songs are richly descriptive and as evocative of time and place as you could ask for, all delivered in a relaxed, confident style that can range from sweetly sung, to almost conversational, in tone. If I had to name a favourite song it might be 'Stop by Anytime' or the title track or 'Let's Go Out' or... half a dozen others.
I have since discovered that she has been recording for some time and released her first album("Devon")when she was 16! I've got her previous album("Upstate Songs)and, excellent though it is, I think this is significantly better.
I don't know of anyone around doing anything that's quite like this and certainly no one doing it better. Highly recommended.
"Keep your silver shined" Devon Sproule April 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I first saw Devon Sproule on the "Late night with Jools" show. I was immediately taken by her individual style with the twangy guitar and great lyrics performing the two songs that evening. I ordered this Cd the next day and took it on holiday to the Isle of mull in Scotland. It was so relaxing & inspiringly happy music to listen to whilst driving around & viewing wildlife at the same time, who could ask for more. Since then I have played it almost every day whilst cooking reading and socialising and have just pre-ordered her recent Cd "Upstate songs" I'm sure I will enjoy. I love you devon Sproule XXX give her a try you won't be dissapointed!
Wonderful March 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I listen to this album nearly every day, and have done so for about a year now. It is ceaselessly lovely and original; I can't fault it in any way. The songs are truly beautiful and Devon's voice makes me feel all dreamy.
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