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Review
Fans of Paolo Nutini’s debut album, These Streets might raise an eyebrow or two at this sophomore release. Produced by Ethan Johns (Kings Of Leon), Sunny Side Up features an eclectic and “rougher” range of songs that set it somewhat apart from its slick predecessor. Recorded in Ireland, Wales, New York, LA and the UK, Nutini–backed by his band The Vipers–tackles folk, reggae, soul and rock, with varying results. The Motown-esque “Coming Up Easy”, the ballad “Worried Man” and the sea-shanty “Growing Up Beside You” are shining examples of Nutini’s erudite songwriting skills, as is the charming, Dylan-esque “Tricks Of The Trade”. But songs like “Pencil Full Of Lead” and “No Other Way”, as well as his forays into reggae-lite and ersatz ragtime are less convincing, often sounding more like sketches than full songs. Whether Sunny Side Up is bravely eclectic or an incoherent disaster depends ultimately on the loyalty–and the patience–of the listener. –D (more…)
Track list
1. 10 /10
2. Coming up easy
3. Growing up beside you
4. Candy
5. Tricks of the trade
6. Pencil full of lead
7. No other way
8. High Hopes
9. Chamber Music
10. Simple Things
11. Worried Man
12. Keep Rolling
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sound of Summer
I disliked These Streets and still do but this is superb.After a stunning performance at Glasto I gave this album a listen.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Honest
This second album sounds much less influenced by A&R people at the record company. Every song sounds different from the last. A breath of fresh air.
5.0 out of 5 stars
another good album
Didn’t think he could match his first album but he has succeeded! An easy listening cd, every song is unique, hope future albums are just as good.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Tesco shoppers rejoice, Paolo has returned but with no lead in his pencil
Any one who can willfully produce a record this bad is clearly a genius. Mr Nutini has even recorded a Scottish version of the “Bear neccessities” – what a wit he is.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Different
Loved first album. THis took a while to get used to, but now growing on me. V. different to the debut album.
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 out of 10 – couldnt have put it better myself!
Fabby CD. Completely different from what you might have been expecting.
On first listen you are thinking – Paulo, what were you ON!!???
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well Paulo you have done it again!!!!! pure brilliance!
Absolute feel good factor, when I listen to the first song on this it just makes me feel alive and I instantly feel happy.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Took me a second listen to really appreciate this aibum. But after the second listen, I really appreciate the range and diversity of influences and songs within the album.