Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
One of many singer/songwriters who surfaced in the wake of Paul McCartney -- a British phenomenon, to be certain; in the States, James Taylor was a catalyst -- Clifford T. Ward had a gentle gift for melody, always emphasizing a graceful, sweet lilt in the flow from verse to chorus. He didn't toss off songs, he constructed them, and this care is certainly evident on his 1971 debut, Singer Songwriter, an uneven but largely appealing collection of melody-heavy pop tunes. More are grounded in acoustic guitar than you'd expect -- "A Dream" feels like a remnant from British folk, eerie in its strums -- but there are music hall flashbacks ("Anticipation") balanced with a bunch of propulsive midtempo pop ("Coathanger" [which begins in a manner not dissimilar to his best-known song, "Wherewithall"], "Rayne," "God Help Me"). The tongue-in-cheek "The Session Singer" demonstrates how clever Ward could be although there are times here when he's slightly mired in sincerity ("The Cause Is Good"), but even those slips are endearing, largely due to Ward's strong melodic instincts. There's a slight dourness to Singer Songwriter that prevents it from being transcendent -- blame it on a singer/songwriter intent on proving his worth -- but it still showcases a nimble, versatile singer/songwriter deserving of greater acclaim than he has received.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From $10.83/month
Clifford T. Ward, MainArtist - Clifford Thomas Ward, Composer
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Clifford T. Ward, MainArtist
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Clifford T. Ward, MainArtist
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Clifford T. Ward, MainArtist
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Clifford T. Ward, MainArtist
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Clifford T. Ward, MainArtist
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Clifford T. Ward, MainArtist
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Clifford T. Ward, MainArtist
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Clifford T. Ward, MainArtist
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Clifford T. Ward, Composer, MainArtist
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Clifford T. Ward, MainArtist
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Clifford T. Ward, MainArtist - Clifford Thomas Ward, Composer
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Clifford T. Ward, MainArtist
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Clifford T. Ward, MainArtist
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Album review
One of many singer/songwriters who surfaced in the wake of Paul McCartney -- a British phenomenon, to be certain; in the States, James Taylor was a catalyst -- Clifford T. Ward had a gentle gift for melody, always emphasizing a graceful, sweet lilt in the flow from verse to chorus. He didn't toss off songs, he constructed them, and this care is certainly evident on his 1971 debut, Singer Songwriter, an uneven but largely appealing collection of melody-heavy pop tunes. More are grounded in acoustic guitar than you'd expect -- "A Dream" feels like a remnant from British folk, eerie in its strums -- but there are music hall flashbacks ("Anticipation") balanced with a bunch of propulsive midtempo pop ("Coathanger" [which begins in a manner not dissimilar to his best-known song, "Wherewithall"], "Rayne," "God Help Me"). The tongue-in-cheek "The Session Singer" demonstrates how clever Ward could be although there are times here when he's slightly mired in sincerity ("The Cause Is Good"), but even those slips are endearing, largely due to Ward's strong melodic instincts. There's a slight dourness to Singer Songwriter that prevents it from being transcendent -- blame it on a singer/songwriter intent on proving his worth -- but it still showcases a nimble, versatile singer/songwriter deserving of greater acclaim than he has received.
© Stephen Thomas Erlewine /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:47:03
- Main artists: Clifford T. Ward
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Cherry Red Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2005 Cherry Red Records ℗ 1972 Cherry Red Records
Improve album informationWhy buy on Qobuz?
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalog with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets, and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.