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| Artist: Natty
Label: Warner
Category: Music
List Price: £11.99
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Rating:  42 reviews
Sales Rank: 1203
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
EAN: 5051442859829
ASIN: B00191XCWM
Release Date: August 4, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 I was expecting better August 21, 2008
I'd heard a lot of good things about Natty, so was looking forward to this album. But i was left a bit disappointed. Whilst there are some very good and intelligent lyrics, i felt that musically it is lacking a little. The tunes weren't anthing exceptional, and it didn't add anything to reggae. It felt a bit dated. 2000s lyrics to 1970s music.
We need more men like these August 20, 2008
Natty has produced a record of varying and imaginative styles brimming with intelligence and soul. Surpising strong lyrically, most of the songs revolve around the British experience. "Burn Down this place," is a biting critique of British life. Maybe it's a little pessimistic, but there's real feeling there. The chorus really rolls. "Hey Man" is another excellent track, exposing the apathy of our young generations. Added to these you have the cool, melancholic "Last Night," and the fine opener,"July."
Listen to this and try to imagine it's summer!
A Good album once you've seen him live August 18, 2008
I have to admit, I had never even heard of Natty until 3 days ago when I went to see Newton Faulkner in concert and where Natty was the support. And I thought he put on a great performance. Some of the lyrics are great and I loved that and more importantly at a gig, he made people dance. The performance was basic, raw and powerful. So I bought his debut and I personally love it. But that's because It reminds me of the fantastic performance he put on. I can understand why people consider this too poppy and the album is a bit too overproduced (some of the songs are), but there is definite potential here. A good example is on "Badman". The backing vocals during the Chorus are quite nice vocals. When you hear it live however, they shout out the words a bit more and it made the song, overall, more powerful.
So,(If you read that rambling, random use of words I like to call a "review") overall, this album is good but a bit overproduced and not raw and powerful enough. But if you saw him live you will get more out of it than those who haven't.
 Not a pure Reggae Album August 12, 2008
So it seems everyone wants to categorise every piece of music they hear. Of course you can detect the Reggae influences in the singles 'July' and 'Cold Town', and in his vocal style, but what is obvious about Natty is he puts together music that he loves. He seems to make his own rules and that is why if you buy your music by category and are looking for a pure reggae album then look again. If however you just love good music then this is for you. Take a look at his influences on MySpace and it ranges from Kings of Leon to Pink Floyd, and from Yellowman to Joy Division. With a range like that would you expect a reggae album? Of course not
When I first heard Natty on Jool's I was knocked over and was desperate for this album and preordered it in early July. I have not been disappointed. The last track is the beautiful Say Bye Bye, it is a simplistic but a poignant reminder of the plight of many young British males being brought up without a male role model.
Interesting Debut Release August 3, 2008
Musically it's sounds authentic Jamaican until the lyrics kick in. What you have is Jamaican flavoured music crossed with English/London focused lyrics ("grey skies and McDonald fries"). It makes quite an interesting blend. Most tracks are acoustic guitar driven with a band joining in. The sound is very organic. When it works it really works - the opener "July" is an almost perfect summer track with a mellow groove. "Revolution" is his attempt to rewrite Marley's "Redemption Song" and is actually quite successful. There are a few filler tracks but for a debut it is an interesting and successful release that just does enough to make my ears perk up with curiosity. 6/10.
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