Rock Bands & Pop Stars
Ladyhawke Pictures
Band / Artist:
Ladyhawke
Origin:
New Zealand, New ZealandNew Zealand
Born year:
1981
Ladyhawke Album: «Ladyhawke (Dig)»
Ladyhawke Album: «Ladyhawke (Dig)» (Front side)
    Album information
  • Customers rating: (4.8 of 5)
  • Title:Ladyhawke (Dig)
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  • Type:Audio CD
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Review - Product Description
Ladyhawke (AKA New Zealand girl Pip Brown) was raised in the 80's with a musical family and grew up listening to the likes of Stevie Nicks, Deep Purple and Joan Jett. Beginning as the drummer in a school band, Pip plays four different instruments on her debut album. She moved to Sydney a few years back and then moved to London in 2007 where she wrote and recorded the album. Pip wrote, arranged and plays on all the songs on the album working alongside several guest producers. 'Magic', 'Another Runway', 'My Delirium', 'Morning Dreams' and 'Dusk Till Dawn' were produced with her chief collaborator, world-renowned producer Pascal Gabriel. 12 tracks. Universal. 2008.
Customer review
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
- One of my favorites of 2008

Out of all the 80s revival cds I've heard lately, this is the best. Ladyhawke absolutely nails it. She catches that unmistakable 80s sound with guitar, synths and poppy, fun song structures, but manages to make it sound modern and mature. She also has that 80s sounding female voice, and I can think of two examples for comparison: Aimee Mann when she was with 'Til Tuesday. Just think of the song "Voices Carry" and you'll have an idea. And also Kim Wilde with the song "Kids in America".

Every song is good. It's all so catchy, with melodies and choruses so expertly crafted and infectious it's impossible not to bounce around while listening. If you grew up in the 80s and miss the sound of the era, this cd is perfect.

It's hard to pick favorite songs but here's a few stand outs:

- My Delirium: An outrageously catchy chorus. It's impossible not to

sing along.

- Love Don't Live Here: Cool bass line leads to a beautiful chorus. She

does some of her nicest singing in this one.

- Back of the Van: A very nice Stevie Nicks homage.

- Crazy World: gorgeous song

Pip Brown (Ladyhawke) writes her own music and plays instruments. She has actual talent and this is pop music I can support, unlike the shallow, uninspired stuff big American media pushes on us. She's from New Zealand and I doubt this will make too much noise in America, but I'm glad I found it.

Customer review
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
- Great music, lousy MP3 production

First of all, the music here is GREAT, and I am adding Ladyhawke to my "watch list" for new music. I'm not going to say much more about the music itself other than "My Delirium" and "Crazy World" are my favorite tracks.

Unfortunately, the MP3 version of this album as sold by Amazon is terribly produced; sounding more like a capture from a bad internet radio station than quality Mp3's. The highs are muddy as pond water, and the bass is often clipped and distorted. It's a sad thing to hear good music sound so bad.

Customer review
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
- An album I am really excited about

This album is good from beginning to end. The sound is heavily synth. If you like 80's synth music, buy this album.

Customer review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
- awesome! found Delirium from Dirt 2 (game for the XBOX360)

must say, Delirium is one awesome song! first heard it from Dirt 2 for the XBOX 360.

Customer review
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
- Best of 2008

Yes, it's another synth-heavy new wave retro 80's throwback album. What's different this time? There are good songs here!

Especially of note are "Magic" with its sickeningly infectious chorus, "Manipulating Woman" which has some refreshingly dissonant vocal harmonies...more than we're usually used to in pop music at least, and, of course, "Paris is Burning" which has every necessary component for an epic pop song.

Well done, Ladyhawke, I look forward to hearing more from you.