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Johnny Flynn spends half his time working as a Shakespearean actor, and the other half recording folksy, old-world music that takes its cues from the Elizabethan era. Been Listening, the follow-up to his 2008 debut, also throws some modern influences into the mix, resulting in a combo of traditional British folk and quirky, contemporary roots music. For a genre that relies so heavily on stringed instruments -- namely fiddle, banjo, and acoustic guitar -- there’s certainly a lot of brass here, with Flynn picking up his trumpet during at least half of the songs. There’s also a healthy debt to the crossover-folk movement that swept through England during the first half of 2010, which puts Flynn in the same league as nu-folksters like Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling (who sings harmony on “The Water”), and Noah and the Whale. Been Listening is somewhat softer than those artists; rather than build up to a soaring climax, most of these songs chart a steady course instead, with melody and mood being emphasized over spectacle. Johnny Flynn knows when to give his listeners a break, though, and the one-two punch of “Howl” and “Agnes” helps rustle up some sweaty energy, which keeps the album moving in its second half.
© Andrew Leahey /TiVo
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Ruadhri Cushnan, Mixer - Johnny Flynn, Composer, Lyricist, Artist, MainArtist - RYAN HADLOCK, Producer - Transgressive Publishing Ltd administered by Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Limited, MusicPublisher
2010 Transgressive Records Ltd. under exclusive license to V2 Records International 2010 Transgressive Records Ltd., Under exclusive license to Cooperative Music for Europe. Cooperative Music is a division of V2 Records International.
Johnny Flynn, Composer, Lyricist, Artist, MainArtist - RYAN HADLOCK, Producer, Mixer - Transgressive Publishing Ltd administered by Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Limited, MusicPublisher
2010 Transgressive Records Ltd. under exclusive license to V2 Records International 2010 Transgressive Records Ltd., Under exclusive license to Cooperative Music for Europe. Cooperative Music is a division of V2 Records International.
Ruadhri Cushnan, Mixer - Johnny Flynn, Composer, Lyricist, Artist, MainArtist - RYAN HADLOCK, Producer - Transgressive Publishing Ltd administered by Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Limited, MusicPublisher
2010 Transgressive Records Ltd. under exclusive license to V2 Records International 2010 Transgressive Records Ltd., Under exclusive license to Cooperative Music for Europe. Cooperative Music is a division of V2 Records International.
Johnny Flynn, Composer, Lyricist, Artist, MainArtist - RYAN HADLOCK, Producer, Mixer - Transgressive Publishing Ltd administered by Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Limited, MusicPublisher
2010 Transgressive Records Ltd. under exclusive license to V2 Records International 2010 Transgressive Records Ltd., Under exclusive license to Cooperative Music for Europe. Cooperative Music is a division of V2 Records International.
Johnny Flynn, Composer, Lyricist, Artist, MainArtist - RYAN HADLOCK, Producer, Mixer - Transgressive Publishing Ltd administered by Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Limited, MusicPublisher
2010 Transgressive Records Ltd. under exclusive license to V2 Records International 2010 Transgressive Records Ltd., Under exclusive license to Cooperative Music for Europe. Cooperative Music is a division of V2 Records International.
Johnny Flynn, Composer, Lyricist, Artist, MainArtist - RYAN HADLOCK, Producer, Mixer - Transgressive Publishing Ltd administered by Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Limited, MusicPublisher
2010 Transgressive Records Ltd. under exclusive license to V2 Records International 2010 Transgressive Records Ltd., Under exclusive license to Cooperative Music for Europe. Cooperative Music is a division of V2 Records International.
Johnny Flynn, Composer, Lyricist, Artist - RYAN HADLOCK, Producer, Mixer - Laura Marling, Artist - Transgressive Publishing Ltd administered by Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Limited, MusicPublisher - Johnny Flynn & Laura Marling, MainArtist
2010 Transgressive Records Ltd. under exclusive license to V2 Records International 2010 Transgressive Records Ltd., Under exclusive license to Cooperative Music for Europe. Cooperative Music is a division of V2 Records International.
Johnny Flynn, Composer, Lyricist, Artist, MainArtist - RYAN HADLOCK, Producer, Mixer - Transgressive Publishing Ltd administered by Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Limited, MusicPublisher
2010 Transgressive Records Ltd. under exclusive license to V2 Records International 2010 Transgressive Records Ltd., Under exclusive license to Cooperative Music for Europe. Cooperative Music is a division of V2 Records International.
Johnny Flynn, Composer, Lyricist, Artist, MainArtist - RYAN HADLOCK, Producer, Mixer - Transgressive Publishing Ltd administered by Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Limited, MusicPublisher
2010 Transgressive Records Ltd. under exclusive license to V2 Records International 2010 Transgressive Records Ltd., Under exclusive license to Cooperative Music for Europe. Cooperative Music is a division of V2 Records International.
Johnny Flynn, Composer, Lyricist, Artist, MainArtist - RYAN HADLOCK, Producer, Mixer - Transgressive Publishing Ltd administered by Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Limited, MusicPublisher
2010 Transgressive Records Ltd. under exclusive license to V2 Records International 2010 Transgressive Records Ltd., Under exclusive license to Cooperative Music for Europe. Cooperative Music is a division of V2 Records International.
Johnny Flynn, Composer, Lyricist, Artist, MainArtist - RYAN HADLOCK, Producer, Mixer - Transgressive Publishing Ltd administered by Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Limited, MusicPublisher
2010 Transgressive Records Ltd. under exclusive license to V2 Records International 2010 Transgressive Records Ltd., Under exclusive license to Cooperative Music for Europe. Cooperative Music is a division of V2 Records International.
Album review
Johnny Flynn spends half his time working as a Shakespearean actor, and the other half recording folksy, old-world music that takes its cues from the Elizabethan era. Been Listening, the follow-up to his 2008 debut, also throws some modern influences into the mix, resulting in a combo of traditional British folk and quirky, contemporary roots music. For a genre that relies so heavily on stringed instruments -- namely fiddle, banjo, and acoustic guitar -- there’s certainly a lot of brass here, with Flynn picking up his trumpet during at least half of the songs. There’s also a healthy debt to the crossover-folk movement that swept through England during the first half of 2010, which puts Flynn in the same league as nu-folksters like Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling (who sings harmony on “The Water”), and Noah and the Whale. Been Listening is somewhat softer than those artists; rather than build up to a soaring climax, most of these songs chart a steady course instead, with melody and mood being emphasized over spectacle. Johnny Flynn knows when to give his listeners a break, though, and the one-two punch of “Howl” and “Agnes” helps rustle up some sweaty energy, which keeps the album moving in its second half.
© Andrew Leahey /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:50:30
- Main artists: Johnny Flynn
- Composer: Johnny Flynn
- Label: Transgressive
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
2010 Transgressive Records Ltd. under exclusive license to V2 Records International 2010 Transgressive Records Ltd. under exclusive license to V2 Records International
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