Safe Trip Home |
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by: Dido  |
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| Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0886971629729 Label: RCA Manufacturer: RCA Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: RCA Release Date: November 17, 2008 Studio: RCA Sales Rank: 59 |
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| Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: Safe Trip Home, the third album from singer-songwriter Dido, sees the chanteuse cook up a slightly different ambience than on previous albums No Angel (1999) and Life for Rent (2003). Though her signature elements remain in place--the limited, slightly cracked falsetto; the dreamy, comforting trip-hop vibe--there seems to be an extra density to Safe Trip Home, doubtless provoked by the loss of her father in 2006. The added weight is predominantly in the lyrics, which tend to focus on loss and heartache, but there's extra detail and depth in the musicianship too, since Dido has been busy honing her skills as a multi-instrumentalist. Despite the denser themes, the music still drifts by in classic Dido style, moving smoothly through the insouciant "Don't Believe in Love", the aptly titled "Quiet Times", and "Never Want to Say It's Love", before arriving at the somber-yet-elegant six-minute standout "Grafton Street", co-written with Brian Eno and featuring Mick Fleetwood on drums. The rest of the album unfurls in similarly sophicticated fashion, featuring the folkish "Look No Further", the upbeat "Us 2 Little Gods" and a nine-minute poetic closer called "Northern Skies". Put simply, Safe Trip Home is Dido on superlative form. --Danny McKenna |
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Rating:  - DisappointingIf you think this album takes Dido's music a step further then think again. I have listened to it a few times and it just doesn't do it for me. Dark, depressing and deep. If you loved Sand in my Shoes and you are hoping for similar then save your cash. Yes some will love it - maybe those who are new to Dido - but how long can you listen to the same montone lyrical lines about relationships on the rocks and doubting real love? Dido is more suited to upbeat music. I now wonder if No Angel ... Read More Rating:  - Different - But Just as Strong.Though Dido still sounds unmistakably like herself on her new album it is still obviously very different from her first two. Though some tunes are actually very melodic and catchy, don't expect to find big radio hits like "White Flag" or "Life for Rent". The tone is generally darker, and many of the songs lyrically deal with theme of loss. Though some fans may be disappointed with Dido's new direction, I'm sure she will win new fans with this new record, which really shows the versatile ... Read More Rating: - Different - But Just as Strong.Though Dido still sounds unmistakably like herself on her new album it is still obviously very diffent from her first two. Though some tunes are actually very melodic and catchy, don't expect to find big radio hits like "White Flag" or "Life for Rent". The tone is generally darker, and many of the songs lyrically deal with theme of loss. Though some fans may be disappointed with Dido's new direction, I'm sure she will win new fans with this new record, which really shows the versatile artist ... Read More Rating: - More depressing than CohenWhat was Dido thinking when she commited this rubbish to disc. Life for Rent was, in my opinion, a master piece. This latest creation is just music to decompose by, in fact after the third track I was considering suicide. Lets just hope there is something left in the Dido creative vault to pull her back from the brink. If you are feeling down, for heaven's sake do not by this album, the consequences could by dire. Rating: - Dido's worst by farWith a five-year wait, I was expecting something special. Instead, Dido's latest is distinctly average. There are no outstanding tracks and very little range. In short, it pales in comparison to her other albums. After six weeks, I've still only played it through once. I only hope it's one of those albums that improves the more you listen to it. Disappointed. Also, the CD cover is made of cardboard as opposed to plastic, and the CD fits too snugly into the sleeve, so expect lots of wear-and-tear. |
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