9 - Damien Rice

---DAMIEN RICE 9--- Following the phenomenal success of his first album '0' in 2002, Damien Rice astounded us yet again in 2006 with his follow up album '9'. Having waited four years for this album to appear seemed like a lifetime and in a way I was in trepidation, fearing it couldn't possibly live up his breathtakingly beautiful album '0'. Damien Rice is an Irish folk singer from County Kildare, Ireland. His poetical lyrics and troubadour style have earned him his own unique niche in the music world. After only one album he is already a force to be reckoned with, with his dedication and commitment to his music, he is considered a lyrical genius, ...  Read the complete review

9 is the title of Irish singer DAMIEN RICE's album. The album features 10 tracks which I will review. The opening song 9 CRIMES is a beautifully mellow song with some wonderful guitar work and vocals that flow alongside the melodies adding an extra edge. THE ANIMALS WERE GONE has a haunting intro which picks up when the vocals kick in featuring a chorus which is catchy and lyrics that tell a good story. ELEPHANT has a bouncy rhythm that brings in the vocals which are on fine form and instrumental work that is sublime particularly towars the finale. ROOTLESS TREE has a traditional Irish feel to it with a jolly rhythm and ...  Read the complete review

Damien Rice's debut album, 'O', was a bit of a hit in certain circles, with his powerful and emotional lyrics hitting home to those who like a bit of heartfelt poetry in their music as opposed to the full concentration being on the musical element. Four years on, in 2006, '9' comes onto the scene, evoking more haunting lyrics and sounds, with an element of mature quirkiness than was present before. Indeed, lyrically, it is incredibly personal and profound as an album, with progression presented through the the music and not necessarily the lyrics, which ensure each track is individual. I must admit, I really have to be in the right mood for Damien ...  Read the complete review

Damien Rice - 9 (2006) Producer: Damien Rice 9 Crimes The Animals Were Gone Elephant Rootless Tree Dogs Coconut Skins Me, My Yoke & I Grey Room Accidental Babies Sleep Don't Weep 9 is the second studio album by Irish singer-songwriter Damien Rice. His debut album, O, made quite an impact upon release and Damien Rice was hotly tipped as the latest King of Pain. I can second that, as he does seem to enjoy a good whinge. The opening track, 9 Crimes, is as good an opener as any. Fellow Irish folkie Lisa Hannigan contributes some wonderful vocals to 9 Crimes, almost threatening to ...  Read the complete review

This is one of the most enchanting, capturing albums of all time. It is musically and lyrically intense, taking the listener on a rollercoaster of emotions. Damien Rice has been described as the 'king of pain', and you can really see why with this glorious album. ***9 Crimes This song starts with a beautiful melancholy lonely piano, which plays broken chords, which create a delicate, broken feel to the song, setting up the entrance for the delicate broken voice of Lisa Hannigan, his other vocalist. Her voice is beautifully haunting, unforced and genuine. After the verse and chorus, Damien enters with the second verse, throughout ...  Read the complete review