StewCat Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Met scott lycn for the first time at the MA's open mic...from seeing him in passing and catching the back end of delawair sets/half listening to myspace mp3s...yadda yadda - i just thought he was a really nice guy and a very talented songwriter - it goes much deeper than that!The man was nice enough to give me a CD (if you're reading this - i owe you some holy folks cds and a zoghurt comp) so i took a sit down - with all attention on this cd: so here it is!:The DELAWAIR reviewDelawair: Recordings 2001-6 Vol.1Tracks: 16Price: 5 (is worth 20)Fist of all i must state - im gonna split this review into two parts: the music and the Physical cd itself.I own number 53 of this cd. Everything about this case/cd is handmade - from the hand writtem track list down to the piece of string tied round it. Put it this way:The Artwork is hand drawnAll text is hand written (even the album name on the cd case spine)Its made of heavy duty brown paper It opens out like a bookHas a wee card with all the information about the cd on it (handwritten)Stapled round the side and tied shut with stringIts a work of art - i can imagen Scott watching telling and churning 4 or 5 of these a night. So well made and a really good idea - ok - you might be saying to yourself "EH - BUT I KEN SHITELOADS'O'BANDS THAT MAK'THEIR A'EN CD CASES"....as do i - but i'd like to see another local band match the quality of this record.I give the cd as a whole 7 out of 10 - (thats without listening to it.) Read on to find out the final result.So - as i said to Scott, id say what i think and be as harsh as i can. The CD is Next to Flawless! I dunno your influences but i sence from the cd: Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Major Matt Mason USA/Schwervon!, Jeff Lewis, Cat Power, Joe Jackson, Brian Piltin, Ben Folds, Neutral Milk Hotel...i also sence a hint of early 'indy', 'emo', 'acoustic grunge'(thats right, 'acoustic grunge')....Every Song is strong - so strong. There are also all sorts of sing along bits in every song i can see myself shouting out when im drunk in the tunnels sometime soon! Its lo-fi yet so engaging...I can imagen if this record were to go pop - mums would buy this...dont let that put you off - its just another way of saying its a record for everyone! Even my granny would like it, i can hear her now..."AYE, its got a nice tune, an'a can hear fit he's sayin', nae like'at mtv".im so....SPEECHLESS as the quality of the songwriting. I really cant stress that enough.Tracks to listen out for:All of them! but here are three i chose at random.Track 1 - Dont Let me Grow ColdSpooky 'marching down to the tavern' guitar (always a good opener for a cd) - haunting, slight reverb on the vocals. hmm - i wish i wrote this song.Track 8 - Big IdeasRight that it...This couldnt be written by a local artist ..*checks cd case* nope - its a Delawair song. To sum it up in short - this is the song Damien Rice wish he wrote. Its got very interesting words (buy this cd - im not telling you what they are)...and this is the best chorus ive heard since....well...a long time. The harmonys are nothing i haven heard in other songs but it sends shivers down my spine, i have goosebumps and my heart feels strange - im addicted.Track 11 - Lost & FoundBouncy, Country/folk/ pop rocky tune. I wanna hear/see this live - and i wanna dance with my girlfriend. Then smooch her. Anyway. i cant say anymore...its too good! Hear for yourself. I have only found two things wrong with this record - the vocals 'POP' on Track 6 (Lullaby) and im gelouse of your talent - FUCK YOU!10/10 - making it a grand total of 17 out of 10 - i'm still waiting to review a shit cd/demo!if anyone has anything to add - please do.Stewart-x- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 You're right, it's hard to believe that Delawair come from Aberdeen. The country-folk scene just keeps shitting out great stuff like some magnificently shiny golden goose.Very subtle and extremely listenable. Really need to get a hold of the cd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 and they are playing The Tunnels on Sunday night with The Fortunate Sons, Flaming Katy (acoustic) and Steve Crawford.All for only 3 :up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 I've got this CD too....I really like it, especially the aforementioned 'Don't let me grow cold'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaki Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 It's in the flat but just looks too pretty to untie the string to open it! It's on the "listen to" list. I enjoyed their set on Thursday night at the Underflow night. Did anyone mention this Sunday? Ah, yes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metarie Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Scott is an utter sweety, a genuinely sound guy. Had no idea there was a CD out though, think that's my pocket money spent this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCat Posted November 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Scott is an utter sweety, a genuinely sound guy. Had no idea there was a CD out though, think that's my pocket money spent this week pocket money well spent!he is such a good guy. Sunday y'say??? think i have 2 save my money from Monday.#cough# Frank Turner Dufus Holy Folks FatRBs £4 8pm #cough#i'll make sure fraser or martin plays some delawair on monday at the gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippinoneastereggs Posted November 9, 2006 Report Share Posted November 9, 2006 i'll make sure fraser or martin plays some delawair on monday at the gig.Its already on my "things to play on monday" list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Callum, Underflow Posted November 10, 2006 Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 The CD is pretty good but i'd say for the full effect of just how good they are you really have to see them live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCat Posted November 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Its already on my "things to play on monday" list.legend!Play a tune from the cd when you see him walking through the door!*also play a couple of Pop Up tunes* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydoll Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Is it available in One Up or is this an 'at gigs only' kinda affair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewCat Posted November 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Is it available in One Up or is this an 'at gigs only' kinda affair?think its an at gigs thing...i could be wrong.He's play kilau on saunday 19th november. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydoll Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Then maybe I should pop in and harass him for a copy.Yeeeeeeeeeeeees maybe I should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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framheim Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 i like your posters. they make me giggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted November 16, 2006 Report Share Posted November 16, 2006 I shall certainly pop down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 I got The Tree Which begat Ye Shall Remain Untwiggeth... off Scott last night (nice chap), and Stewcat's not joking. You really must hear this band. Great songwriting, vocals and sound.And the best part is, they're every bit as good live! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 10/10 - making it a grand total of 17 out of 10 17 out of 10?! o_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodast Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Now I want heer dis disck. Sum1 wil tel me , he wil play between dec 3 and dec 12? Or dec 22-Jan 10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Now I want heer dis disck. Sum1 wil tel me , he wil play between dec 3 and dec 12? Or dec 22-Jan 10?umm... not exactly sure what that meant, but I'm guessing you need gig dates?http://www.myspace.com/delawair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodast Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 umm... not exactly sure what that meant, but I'm guessing you need gig dates?http://www.myspace.com/delawairdec 23, perf, i go 4 c dis gig, i get disck. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted November 20, 2006 Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 dec 23, perf, i go 4 c dis gig, i get disck. Cheers!Get yer disck on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 They play a lunch-time show at The Lemon Tree tomorrow, Thu 30th Nov, onstage 1pm - free entry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metarie Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 feck it, damned seminars mean i miss all the thursday lunches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Jack Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 They play a lunch-time show at The Lemon Tree tomorrow, Thu 30th Nov, onstage 1pm - free entry!Excellent - pasta and a pint for me then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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