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Smith And Burrows

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What's it called?: 
Funny Looking Angels
What It Sounds Like: 
Combined of Mr Edith Bowman, Editors' chief Ian Curtis impersonator Tom Smith and the old drummer from Razorlight, this has the potential to be a truly abysmal listen. Thankfully though, the combined voices and the completely different style from the day jobs has produced an unexpectedly lovely album. Combining a few covers and original tracks, the vocal is dominated by Smith throughout most of the album, although Burrows takes over for "As The Snowflakes Fall" and the upbeat title track. Contained within are songs of the highest order, simple guitar and piano in places, with single "When The Thames Froze" and a cover of Longpigs' "On And On" as particular highlights. This is an album for which the term wistful was invented. There is a deep yearning in the vocal reminiscent at times of Ryan Adams, with a piano ballad tinge which echoes his "Love Is Hell" album. Released supposedly for Christmas, these 10 tracks offer so much more. Well worth a listen.
What Does It All "Mean"?: 
That heartfelt songwriting and warm fuzzy tones will always have a place, regardless of somewhat unexpected sources. Sepia tinged, this just a lovely listen from start to finish.
Goes well with...: 
Actually goes well with this time of year, with warm jumpers, gingerbread and turkey, the presence of snoring relatives is of course optional.
Might Suit People Who Like...: 
Ryan Adams, Editors, Stephen Fretwell, Tom McRae, Aqualung, and a way out of the usual Christmas music
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