Customer Reviews

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Paolo Nutini has a great voice and uses it well with excellent phrasing but his pretty boy looks have probably meant he hasn't got the critical recognition that his music really deserves. This new album sees him firmly in the soul groove, from the funk of opener 'Scream (funk my life up)' to the soul ballads like 'One day' and even the laid-back Allen Toussaint New Orleans-style R&B; of 'Numpty'. There is plenty of variety here, the restrained almost acoustic song 'Better man', while 'Iron sky' (with it's sample from Chaplin's "Great Dictator") recalls the social-conciousness soul of classic Marvin Gaye and Curtis Mayfield. The record sounds great and if there is a nod to the past this isn't the retro-soul of James Hunter or Sharon Jones, the backing is a perfect blend of old and new sounds, songs like the Janelle Monáe duet 'Fashion' sound bang-up-to date and many are also very commercial. Nutini has produced a record he can be proud of and which should prove to be very successful.

Based on the video I saw of Iron Sky, that Adele raved about so much, I was really anticipating this new album. Gone are the relentlessly chirpy tunes of the previous album, as this is a bluesy, soul filled epic with some funky beats and heart-rending tunes.

The album cover prepares you for a grown up, heartfelt journey, and it delivers on every level. The vocals are so powerful, especially on Iron Sky, that you forget for a second that this is the same person who gave us Pencil Full Of Lead. I was blown away by the vocal performance, the excellent arrangements, and the ease with which he flicks through different styles.

Terrific album, absolutely love it!

I can't believe we've had to wait this long for a brand new album from Paolo. Well, it was certainly worth the wait - much more mature than his previous albums. I love everything he does.

A wee boy from Paisley to this epic tour de force, this is an album to be savoured and gets better every time you listen to it. Keep this up Paolo your are on the road to being an all time great.

He went away. He's now back. Thank the god he went cos he came back with magic.
This is sublime. I walked home listening to this in 18C and had shivers. Simply his best yet.

Nothing else needs to be said about this beautiful, emotional, heart rending, dare I say, grown up, soulful, evocative, both relaxing and stimulating collection of songs.

I got my copy from Amazon on Sunday 13th! Great service.
Awesome album. Scream, Iron Sky and Numpty are awesome. Am getting into the other songs now.
Welcome back Paolo, dont be gone so long next time! And start doing a lot more UK gigs please!

Paolo Nutini is back and better than ever! This album is easily Nutini's best work - there are no real bad track on the album, Iron sky is perfect ! dont hesitate!

An excellent set of songs, with considerable variation between each of them and yet somehow all fitting together musically.
This is not just more of the same, it's something very different. Well done Paolo. Well worth the wait, and certainly well worth the �9.00

This is a CD filled with soul and blues and feeling. It's definitely a more mature sound, more confident songwriting and a more confident vocal delivery. This is the sound of a man in his stride.

After first listening to this cd, I've looked back and can see that songs of his like "Pencil full of lead" were stepping stones to get to the sound he wanted.

Some of the songs here sound like Marvin would have snapped them up, and Otis wouldn't have said no. Kind of like a modernised/updated soul, of the '60s. Truely foot-tapping stuff. Perfect release time too - just before summer. I'd say this'll be the soundtrack to many a good night, full of alcohol sunshine and good times.

Mr Nutini has been gone from the scene for a good few years now, I'd say. However, wherever it was he went he has found soul and funk and has brought them both back in abundance.

Highly recommended CD - possibly the best of the year!