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Fay Hallam Trinity: Reviews of "1975"
Fay Hallam Trinity's album 1975 is reviewed in this month's Scootering magazine, as well as on the Hammondbeat Forum. It's sure to be album of the year (as long as Paris Hilton don't release another one).
http://www.hammondbeat.com/hammondbeatforums/forum_posts.asp?TID=4345
Scootering review:
Following on nicely from last months Makin’ Time piece comes Fay’s latest offering, a long player CD titled 1975 that kicks off with said song and immediately takes you back to Makin’ Time. The ‘Wade In The Water’ style piano intro, constant drum and tambourine beat hook you immediately, and then the Hammond organ kicks in. Nice.... And then thee’s the lyrics; Chopper bikes, playing in the rain (and some girlie stuff like white boots, Alvin Stardust, David Essex). Remember then?
Turn My World Around is next and again we have a soulful intro to get your feet tapping before Fay’s distinctive vocals begin, all in a beautiful minor key. Springboard is another good example of how to blend classic 60s musical style and recreate it today : Gently does it, add subtle soulful bass and use understated keys - result, step back in time without realising. The Longest Night sees the pace slow a little, and Harriet is a tremendous tune when turned up loud in your headphones. Skip to Astrud and we’re back to an upbeat, funky Hammond-led instrumental with a hint of the Med in the swinging Sixties. Groovy baby...
Seeds crashes in with a psychedelic fuzzy intro, Fay’s vocals once again reminding who she was, the song reminding where she’s from. It’s a powerful song and I just love the sound of those hands crashing down on the keys for the crescendo towards the end. The album goes on like this, contagious numbers that you’ll enjoy, especially if you were a fan of Makin’ Time or anything similar. Really Like You is the penultimate track, guitar led, almost bluesy yet unmistakably Fay Hallam. And the we finish with Rare, a great climax to a great album.
Andy Gillard
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