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Post by Barrington on Mar 1, 2017 10:30:14 GMT
Kenny Anderson is a Scottish singer songwriter who goes by the name of King Creosote , from his back catalogue of over forty albums he chose seven songs. In collaboration with multi-instrumentalist and electronica whizzkid Jon Hopkins the songs were re-worked to produce Diamond Mine.  The album was shortlisted for the 2011 Mercury Music Prize . Its very understated and requires careful listening , I had it on repeat and wasn't taking much notice until something clicked. The following year a Jubilee Edition was released with five more tracks , I have this copy , I had to buy the download as its very rare and expensive. 
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2017 11:25:17 GMT
Thank you Barry, never heard this before so looking forward to it.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2017 13:37:06 GMT
Listening to it at the moment, so far I am really liking it. I must look up more King Creosote as I have heard of them before but never really investigated any further.
I particularly like the first track which is quite atmospheric.
Think I'll go with a 7/10, thanks for the introduction Barry.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 1, 2017 15:20:48 GMT
I really like Jon Hopkins. Recommend him on his own to everyone
Cannot get on with Kenny Anderson's voice at all.
Vocals are an odd issue. I like some voices a lot and cannot work out what it is.
4/10 from me
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Post by MartinT on Mar 1, 2017 21:23:06 GMT
I like Jon Hopkins too, after Mike introduced me to him. Listening to this now.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 1, 2017 21:40:52 GMT
It started well and I love the gentle melancholy of it. However, as with Mike, his voice is starting to grate. There's a touch of Rufus Wainwright whine in there which is causing some wincing. Nevertheless, 6/10.
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Post by John on Mar 1, 2017 22:36:49 GMT
Vocals are really putting off this
Sorry a 3 from me
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Post by daytona600 on Mar 1, 2017 23:06:14 GMT
11/10 & a great guy in person he drinks in my mates local
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Post by Barrington on Mar 3, 2017 18:54:02 GMT
I really like Jon Hopkins. Recommend him on his own to everyone Cannot get on with Kenny Anderson's voice at all. Vocals are an odd issue. I like some voices a lot and cannot work out what it is. 4/10 from me Yes for me the vocalist is the deal breaker , on another forum I said I don't like Nick Drakes "drone" and yet Kenny Andersons "drone" hits the spot  |
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Post by John on Mar 3, 2017 19:00:33 GMT
Love Nick Drake drone but Kenny nope
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 3, 2017 19:08:07 GMT
I'm still trying to work out why I like certain vocals and don't like others I think Dylan whines, don't like him, but Neil Young also whines, do like him. I like Rufus Wainwright even though he is an acquired taste  Bon Scott big yes Brian Johnson, no thanks. |
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 3, 2017 20:19:54 GMT
I played this the other night.
I think I quite like it.
Another few more plays required, I think.
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Post by Barrington on Mar 3, 2017 20:20:31 GMT
I'm still trying to work out why I like certain vocals and don't like others Yep I'm the same |
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Post by Barrington on Mar 3, 2017 20:21:34 GMT
I played this the other night. I think I quite like it. Another few more plays required, I think. Took me a bit Chris . |
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Post by MartinT on Mar 4, 2017 11:00:42 GMT
I agree about vocals. Why do I like Mark Knopfler's singing (in Dire Straits and solo), which is constrained to say the least, but cannot abide Rufus Wainwright? Why do I love Sia's singing (in Zero 7 and solo), which is powerful but where she does odd things with it, but cannot stand Adele? I don't ask myself why I dislike Joanna Newsom's singing, because it's obvious to anyone who listens to her  |
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Post by Slinger on Mar 4, 2017 11:53:16 GMT
I like the vocals, like the serenity, like the album. 7/10
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Post by MartinT on Jun 6, 2017 16:33:43 GMT
I've been re-evaluating this and have upgraded my score to 7/10.
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