Angels And Cigarettes - Eliza Carthy

Eliza Carthy, it's fair to say, is not a particularly well-known artist. Unless you happen to be into traditional folk music (she comes from one of the best-respected folk music "families"). And it's also fair to say that not everyone will like this CD. But I'd encourage everyone to at least give it a try. Eliza is known for her blue hair and her fiddle-playing. She's also known for traditional folk singing, so this album came out of the blue (if you'll excuse the pun). Yes, it's still a bit folky, and, quite frankly, some of it is a bit weird, but if you relate to the music at all, you'll find it to be quite moving, in a ...  Read the complete review

Eliza Carthy has a reputation as a folk artist, but this album is a real departure - there are distinct jazz influences and lyrics so personal in places that they will make you feel uncomfortable. Thre are alos going to be a few rude bits in this op! Eliza Carthy has a rare folk pedegrie, with both parents (Martin Carthy and Norma Waterson)are well known folk singers. Eliza herslef has eben perfomring as a folk artists since she was quite little, and has built a reputation for excellent fiddle playing, and a compelling voice. "Angels and Cigarettes' shows a move away from these folk roots as there are some distinct jazz influences, some much ...  Read the complete review