![]() Laurie FreeloveCountry of origin:U.S. Type of music generally:evocative/eclectic alternative pop/folk Status:Most recent recording, Songs From The Nineline (live, 1996). Another album, The Invisible Invisible is available as a demo, as is later work. See also:Harmony Ridge's page for Laurie Freelove Comparisons:Her voice has rough qualities like Marianne Faithfull's or Toni Childs'. Musically she's hard to pinpoint. (Neile) Covers/own material:Own, occasional covers General comments:She's a great songwriter and has a lovely, unusual, expressive, and challenging voice. (Neile) Recommended first album:Either Songs From The Nineline or Smells Like Truth. (Neile) Recordings:
Fifty Words For SnowRelease info:1989—Nineline Productions—limited-edition CDR Availability:Unknown Ecto priority:Highly recommended for Laurie Freelove fans Produced by:Laurie Freelove with The East Side Flash Comments:A three-track single with "White Hail" which later appears on Smells Like Truth, "Valentine Heart" a bluesy track that only appears here, and a strong, wrenching cover of Tim Buckley's powerful "Song to the Siren." (Neile) Smells Like TruthRelease info:1991—Chrysalis/Ensign—F2 21849 Availability:Album is deleted, but can be found used Ecto priority:Must have Group members:Laurie Freelove—acoustic guitar, waterphone, vocals Guest artists:Paul Taylor—didjeridoo, bull-roarer Produced by:Laurie Freelove with Boo Hewerdine, Chris Birkett, and Kevin Moloney Comments:An awesome piece of work. (meth@smoe.org) "Heaven On Earth" singleRelease info:1991—Chrysalis ensign—F2 23785 Availability:Hard to find Ecto priority:High for Laurie Freelove fans Comments:Contains 3 versions of "Heaven On Earth" ("Radio Remix," "Freelove On Earth Part 1," and "Radio Edit/LP Version") as well as "Looka" a song available nowhere else, her wonderful cover of "Dear Prudence," which is luckily now more widely available on Songs From The Nineline. (Neile) 60 Stanley RoadRelease info:1995—Nineline Productions—limited-edition CDR Availability:Available from the Harmony Ridge Laurie Freelove page Ecto priority:Highly recommended for Laurie Freelove fans Group members:Laurie Freelove—guitar, vocals Guest artists:Gemma Cochran—backing vocals Produced by:Laurie Freelove with Gemma Cochran Comments:Gemma Cochran's backing are a lovely combination with Laurie Freelove's scratchy vocals. This is a wonderful collection of stripped-down versions of songs from Songs From The Nineline. (Neile) Songs From The NinelineRelease info:1996—Nineline Productions, 2111 Dickson D. Suite 24, Austin, TX 78704, U.S.A., 512-447-6644—6909 CD Availability:Mail Order from label Ecto priority:highly recommended (Neile) Group members:Laurie Freelove—vocals, guitar, rainstick Guest artists:Shane Madden—violin Comments:This is a lovely collection of her live versions of older and new songs. The songs grow richer the more you listen to the album. I highly recommend it—it's strong work, and as powerful as any of her earlier recordings. (Neile) The Invisible InvisibleRelease info:1997—Nine Line Productions—limited-edition CDR Availability:Available from the Harmony Ridge Laurie Freelove page Produced by:Mitch Watkins, Claude McCann II & Laurie Freelove Comments:When I heard that the CD-R of this album was available I just had to have it. I was lucky enough to get a demo tape of this from Laurie Freelove about a year ago, and I loved it on first hearing. This is truly a stunning album, and it deserves a wide release. Those of you who like "9line" and "The Invisible Invisible" on Songs From The Nineline are going to be blown away by the rich studio versions. There are some other great songs on here, too: an interesting, dancey "Girl Friend", the irresistible "Damn Fool", etc., etc. I love the dance tunes here, and as always I love Laurie Freelove's vocals and her overall sense of how to make a song. Brilliant! (Neile) Particles of the World: Singles Sketches; Demo IIRelease info:1998—Nine Line Productions Availability:Available from the Harmony Ridge Laurie Freelove page Produced by:Shane O'Madden Comments:Three great Laurie Freelove songs. My preferences here are the last two, "O Boy" and "No Fire"—they seem more distinctive than "Give It Away". These promise much more wonderful music from Laurie Freelove. (Neile) 7 Songs: Personal RecordsRelease info:2003—limited-edition CDR Availability:Available from the Harmony Ridge Laurie Freelove page Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Laurie Freelove—guitar, vocals Comments:"Personal recordsings straight from the four track...mixed only with guitar and effects...a kind of sonic solo presentation." Laurie Freelove says "I think they are actually some of the best recorded music I've made" and I have to agree. They go from strength to strength. If I hadn't long ago lost faith in the music industry, I would be moaning about how I couldn't believe no-one had picked these up for a wide release. They're wonderful, irresistibly infectious, emotionally powerful songs. (Neile) ![]() |
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