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Kate Nash
Made of Bricks
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AMG Review of Made of Bricks
John Bush
All Music GuideOn a first listen to Kate Nash's debut Made of Bricks, it's easy to hear the similarities to her contemporaries (Lily Allen, the Streets, Amy Winehouse) and influences (Björk, Robbie Williams). Her most popular songs are both intimate and confrontational, using brief portraits and slang-conversational vocals to illustrate the larger issues going on -- the dinner party that exposes a crumbling relationship on "Foundations" or the futility of using "Mouthwash" as a defense against feelings of low self-worth. The music is explosive and sample-driven, but with plenty of ties to contemporary pop, such as the frequent piano runs and occasional chamber brass or woodwinds. Spend time with this album, however, and Nash is revealed as much more than the sum of her parts. First, she's an excellent songwriter who illustrates her tales of romantic woe and inadequacies with grace and many subtleties. (It's easy to see why Allen saw Nash not as a rival but a fellow artist, and how the two quickly became friends.) Nash's frequent sing-speak vocals and rather, erm, direct manner on some songs ("Dickhead," "Shit Song") are what most naysayers immediately point to, but her quiet rage on the former track is tremendously effective. Still, what impresses the most about Made of Bricks are her deft sketches of deteriorating relationships, whether they're being loudly destroyed ("Foundations" again) or wryly and tenderly closing ("Birds"). Nash has plenty of maturation to do as a songwriter and performer, but she shows considerable promise on this debut.
Songs sung new: The best tracks of 2008 so far
#21: Kate Nash - Made of Bricks
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From across the sea in Europe, a young female singer/songwriter by the name of Kate Nash has become the greatest imported product the Americas has seen this year. Featuring the critically acclaimed single "Foundations," the album displays a more rugged version of a Regina Spektor-esque attitude. Although Nash's British accent is rather thick at times, the songs are sweet and silly, and allow th...
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Wow, so yeah I've seen this girl around on Stereogum and the like but for some reason never really took the time to check her out. Well I heard Foundations today and it completely blew me away, she reminds me a lot of Lily Allen, except I actually like her music. Just Kidding Lily Fans. Anyways, I immediately downloaded Made of Bricks and the whole album is stunning and raw and filled with femi...
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Kate Nash: In Stirring Defence Of
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Oh, dear. I can’t help noticing that British singer-songwriter Kate Nash has been taken to task elsewhere on Mog “for singing in her accent”. Allow me to retort.It’s not _her_ accent, it’s _somebody else’s_.That’s right, darlings, she’s faking it. Just like Bono’s American TV evangelist, Damon Albarn’s posh boy turned Essex lad, and, most recently, Alex Turner’s ongoing tongu
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Album of the Week #4 Kate Nash - 'Carolines a Victim/Birds' Double A-Side
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ALBUM OF THE WEEK #4 (previous weeks Captain ‘This is Hazelville’, Duke Special ‘Songs from the Deep Forest’ and Get Cape Wear Cape Fly 'Chronicles of a Bohemian Teenager')ARTIST : Kate NashHAILING FROM : Laaaandon BabyALBUM : Carolines a Victim/BirdsSOUNDS LIKE : Dizzee Rascal has a dirty affair with Ani Difranco.TAGLINE : The next big thing. Lilly who?!?Go buy this single. Go buy this si
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Kate Nash Coming Back To US For Tour
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After a mini-tour of the US earlier this year Kate Nash is returning to the US for a month long tour that kicks off April 15th in Atlanta, GA and includes a stop at Coachella on April 26th. Kate Nash's tour will be part of The NME Awards Tour, which in the past has been billed with acts like Kaiser Chiefs and The Hold Steady. Nash's debut album Made Of Bricks went platinum in the UK, but only r...
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Kate Nash: In Stirring Defence Of
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Oh, dear. I can’t help noticing that British singer-songwriter Kate Nash has been taken to task elsewhere on Mog “for singing in her accent”. Allow me to retort.It’s not _her_ accent, it’s _somebody else’s_.That’s right, darlings, she’s faking it. Just like Bono’s American TV evangelist, Damon Albarn’s posh boy turned Essex lad, and, most recently, Alex Turner’s ongoing tongu
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Song of the Week: "Foundations" Kate Nash
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A sunshiny break-up song that I can dance to. I've listened to this song 18 times more than you today. I can't help it: cuss words, biting cynicism, jangly piano, hand claps, the hypnotic accent. Plus it conveys the beauty and humor in failing relationships.I've always been more fascinated by shards of glass than panes.For the last week, every time I got into my car I immediately pushed in the ...
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Video Of Kate Nash Performing Acoustic Guitar Songs + Interview
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The lovely Kate Nash recently visited the Spinner studio in NYC and performed a series of songs acoustically. But instead of piano, she played an acoustic guitar. During her visit, she played 'Mariella,' 'Birds' and 'Foundations.' You can watch video of it here, jump over to Spinner.com to see some beautiful glossy photos of the sweet singer.
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#21: Kate Nash - Made of Bricks
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From across the sea in Europe, a young female singer/songwriter by the name of Kate Nash has become the greatest imported product the Americas has seen this year. Featuring the critically acclaimed single "Foundations," the album displays a more rugged version of a Regina Spektor-esque attitude. Although Nash's British accent is rather thick at times, the songs are sweet and silly, and allow th...
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Quite Surprising
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So it's Friday...finally...and for the second day in a row I've found myself in a remarkably happy mood at the end of the day. And this feeling of pure glee comes from this song. Anyone who saw me driving home must have been quite amused. First I have refused to buy the adaptor that makes the music go from your iPod to your car speakers, so instead I drive with my earbuds in. So, there I am...
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me, towanda & kate
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So I make no secret of the fact that one of my favorite places to enjoy music is in my car, Towanda. Before George came along, pretty much every cassette I owned lived in my car because you just never know when you might need to hear Savage Garden's I Want You or The Sunday's Here's Where the Story Ends or U2's . . .well, anything by U2 should be at my fingertips, let's face it.It should not s...
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All the Cool Kids are Doing it!
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Well, all the cool kids and me that is.Last week I planted a seed, Anna watered it and now it's growing like a mutha-fuckin' beanstalk! If you were stumped by my lyrics, there are now plenty more to chose from:Dale!Sam!Brittany!Kid Charming!Stoplight Sleep!Charley!Jules09!MSquared64!deg5000!Bohemianlullaby! Go! Play!(Cause I know some of you haven't. Bicycleshed, I am looking in your directi...
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Musical Math
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Regina Spektor + Lily Allen = Kate Nash
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Kate Nash at warp speed
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I saw Kate Nash in May at the Showbox and like the title says, she played everything at warp speed! It was a good show, though considering how charismatic her songs are, in person she seemed very demure and... not so charismatic. Though I think I remember her saying this was her very first show in the U.S. and granted at one point during a new song she did scream, "You don't have to suck dick...
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If Your Half-Pint Of Pimm's Was Music It Might Sound Like...
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...Kate Nash.You know, that comparison might not even make sense, i'll have to think about that. At least I grabbed your attention. English singer-songwriter Kate Nash is often compared to Lily Allen and Regina Spektor (all three of whom have a similar storytelling lyrical style). In a way, she establishes a middle-ground between the two, projecting the sass and eclectic nature of Allen whil...
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Foundations
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I'm still getting hell for that last post, nevertheless, this "artist on the rise" Kate Nash is quite wonderful--even if she is a Lily Allen clone of sorts. Her music is quite fetching, IMO. =)
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Kate Nash
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Wow, so yeah I've seen this girl around on Stereogum and the like but for some reason never really took the time to check her out. Well I heard Foundations today and it completely blew me away, she reminds me a lot of Lily Allen, except I actually like her music. Just Kidding Lily Fans. Anyways, I immediately downloaded Made of Bricks and the whole album is stunning and raw and filled with femi...
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Album of the Week #4 Kate Nash - 'Carolines a Victim/Birds' Double A-Side
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ALBUM OF THE WEEK #4 (previous weeks Captain ‘This is Hazelville’, Duke Special ‘Songs from the Deep Forest’ and Get Cape Wear Cape Fly 'Chronicles of a Bohemian Teenager')ARTIST : Kate NashHAILING FROM : Laaaandon BabyALBUM : Carolines a Victim/BirdsSOUNDS LIKE : Dizzee Rascal has a dirty affair with Ani Difranco.TAGLINE : The next big thing. Lilly who?!?Go buy this single. Go buy this si
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