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Amazon.co.uk Review
Newton Faulkner has toured with Paulo Nutini and James Morrison. You hear this fact far more often than you have to–-it might have made sense to expose his palatable acoustic tinkerings to those massive audiences, but that association leaves too simplistic an impression. He specialises in partially progressive, free-willed folk-pop that is on one hand too cosy and warm for mass consumption–-there’s only so much space around the beach campfire–-but on the other it’s so accessible, so infectious, so feel-good that how could it not be headed for every other car stereo in the country, windows rolled down (weather permitting). It’s not cutting edge by any stretch of the imagination; he constantly reminds of the acoustic balladry of 90s soft-metal bands Extreme and Mr Big (or at least the songs "More than Words" and "To Be with You") via modern day peers like Ben Harper, but Newton Faulkner comes with a fertile imagination and an enjoyably flexible range to dress that foundation up. His gravelly cover of Massive Attack’s "Teardrop" is notable and Jack Johnson’s a good reference for the percussive plucking of tunes like "Gone in the Morning", "To the Light" and "Feels Like Home". There are very few 17-track albums that couldn’t be improved by losing six tracks, but the consistency on Hand Built by Robots is admirable and hints at a long term talent. --James Berry
Observer Music Monthly April 2007
`Newton ripples with sunshine...his croon stretches out of brilliantly picked cascading guitar..definitely on its way to a radio near you.'
Music Week 14th May 2007
'...interest in Faulkner is fast approaching critical mass.'
Description
'Hand Built By Robots' is the debut from Surrey-based funk-folkster Newton Faulkner. Taking his cue sonically from actssuch as Jack Johnson and James Morrison, the album is a collection of slow-burning good-time classics-in-the-making, and is sure to appeal to fans of the aformentioned artists, aswell as some of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers more introspective moments. Includes the single 'Dream Catch Me'.
About the Artist
Newton Faulkner is a Hotly tipped 22 year old singer/songwriter/guitarist.
After two years of below-the-radar gigging and recording Newton rapidly became one of 2006's DIY success stories with his first two EP's selling out their limited run of 3000 copies and reaching No 1 on the Amazon singles chart. Newton's Word-of-Mouth growth has seen his Myspace site garner an incredible 250,000 plays in the last year as his sell-out headline dates and support slots gathered new fans and rave reviews alike.
Buzz on Newton started as he began supporting the likes of cult artists Donovan Frankenreiter and the John Butler Trio which led on to major tours with Paolo Nutini and James Morrison. He also earned the standing ovation of the night at one of Jo Whiley's recent Little Noise gigs (sharing the Union Chapel stage with the likes of Coldplay's Chris Martin, Lily Allen & The Automatic).
Newton is playing live at several festivals this summer including Glastonbury, Guildford, Secret Garden, Cambridge Folk Festival, V, Wireless and Newquay Unleashed with more to be announced.
Discografia:
-All I got (22 Oct 2007) -single-
-Dream catch you (23 Jul 2007) -single-
-Hand Built By Robots (Jul 30, 2007)
Dream Catch Me
To The Light
Ageing Superhero
She Got Time
All I Got
Gone In The Morning
People Should Smile More
Feels Like Home
Lullaby
Sitar-Y Thing
-I need something (16 Abril 2007) -single-
-UFO EP (4 Diciembre 2006)
Videos:
Newton Faulkner - All I Got
Añadir a mi perfil
-Dream catch me
-Teardrop (Massive Attack Cover)
11th December 2006, Water Rats, London.
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