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Using the nom de rock Aqualung, singer/songwriter Matt Hales merges material from his two U.K. discs on Strange and Beautiful, his appealing U.S. debut. Vocally reminiscent of Rufus Wainwright and Radiohead's Thom Yorke, Hales' musical approach will likely win converts from fans of the aforementioned. The title track, which gained significant attention after it was used in a U.K Volkswagen commercial, is a compelling piano ballad with enough experimental touches to put it in the company of Coldplay and Keane, but there are equally good offerings like "Brighter Than Sunshine" and "Left Behind." With the former, Hales finds love by surprise ("I didn't believe in destiny") with a Beatles' ballad pace, but it's not all optimism. Devotion turns to devastation on "Falling Out of Love," a jazzy number with a heartfelt delivery. On rare occasion, the material feels sluggish (as with "Tongue-Tied") but by and large, Aqualung's U.S. entry is a breath of fresh air.
© John D. Luerssen /TiVo
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Aqualung, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Matt Hales, Composer, Engineer, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Jim Copperthwaite, Producer - Kim Oliver, Composer, Lyricist - Bunt Stafford-Clark, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aqualung, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Matt Hales, Composer, Engineer, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Kim Oliver, Composer, Lyricist - Jim Copperthwaite, Producer - Bunt Stafford-Clark, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aqualung, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Matthew Hales, Composer, Lyricist - Matt Hales, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Jim Copperthwaite, Producer - Bunt Stafford-Clark, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aqualung, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Matt Hales, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Kim Oliver, Composer, Lyricist - Garret Lee (aka Jacknife Lee) for Big Life Management, Co-Producer - Ben Hales, Composer, Lyricist - Matt Hales & Dan Swift, Engineer - Dan Swift, Engineer - Steve Harris, Mixing Engineer - Bunt Stafford-Clark, Mastering Engineer - Matt Hales & James Banbury, Arranger - James Banbury, Arranger
(P) 2005 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Aqualung, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Matthew Hales, Composer, Lyricist - Matt Hales, Producer - Kim Oliver, Composer, Lyricist - Garret Lee (aka Jacknife Lee) for Big Life Management, Co-Producer - Matt Hales & Dan Swift, Engineer - Dan Swift, Engineer - Steve Harris, Mixing Engineer - Matt Hales & James Banbury, Arranger - James Banbury, Arranger - Bunt Stafford-Clark, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aqualung, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Kim Oliver, Composer, Lyricist - Matt Hales, Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Producer - Matthew Hales, Composer, Lyricist - Jim Copperthwaite, Producer - Bunt Stafford-Clark, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aqualung, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Matthew Hales, Composer, Lyricist - Matt Hales, Producer - Benjamin Hales, Composer, Lyricist - Matt Hales & Tony Perretta, Engineer - Tony Perretta, Engineer - Steve Harris, Mixing Engineer - Bunt Stafford-Clark, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aqualung, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Matthew Hales, Composer, Lyricist - Matt Hales, Producer - Matt Hales & Tony Perretta, Engineer - Tony Perretta, Engineer - Steve Harris, Mixing Engineer - Bunt Stafford-Clark, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aqualung, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Matt Hales, Arranger, Composer, Engineer, Keyboards, Lyricist, Mixing Engineer, Percussion, Piano, Producer, Programmer - Ben Hales, Guitar - Jim Copperthwaite, Producer - Kim Oliver, Composer, Lyricist - Bunt Stafford-Clark, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Aqualung, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Matt Hales, Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Garret Lee (aka Jacknife Lee) for Big Life Management, Co-Producer - Kim Oliver, Composer, Lyricist - Matt Hales & Dan Swift, Engineer - Dan Swift, Engineer - Steve Harris, Mixing Engineer - Bunt Stafford-Clark, Mastering Engineer - James Banbury, Arranger - Spike Stent, Re-Mixer
(P) 2005 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aqualung, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Matt Hales, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Matt Hales & Dan Swift, Engineer - Dan Swift, Engineer - Steve Harris, Mixing Engineer - Bunt Stafford-Clark, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Aqualung, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Associated Performer - Matt Hales, Composer, Lyricist, Producer - Matt Hales & Tony Perretta, Engineer - Tony Perretta, Engineer - Steve Harris, Mixing Engineer - Bunt Stafford-Clark, Mastering Engineer
(P) 2005 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Album review
Using the nom de rock Aqualung, singer/songwriter Matt Hales merges material from his two U.K. discs on Strange and Beautiful, his appealing U.S. debut. Vocally reminiscent of Rufus Wainwright and Radiohead's Thom Yorke, Hales' musical approach will likely win converts from fans of the aforementioned. The title track, which gained significant attention after it was used in a U.K Volkswagen commercial, is a compelling piano ballad with enough experimental touches to put it in the company of Coldplay and Keane, but there are equally good offerings like "Brighter Than Sunshine" and "Left Behind." With the former, Hales finds love by surprise ("I didn't believe in destiny") with a Beatles' ballad pace, but it's not all optimism. Devotion turns to devastation on "Falling Out of Love," a jazzy number with a heartfelt delivery. On rare occasion, the material feels sluggish (as with "Tongue-Tied") but by and large, Aqualung's U.S. entry is a breath of fresh air.
© John D. Luerssen /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:48:15
- Main artists: Aqualung
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Columbia
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
(P) 2005 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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