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Harder Than Easy

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Stumbled on Jack Savoretti while watching an episode of One Tree Hill and was floored by the song they featured. CW is always known for finding amazing new artists for their show,but this one blew many out of the water. I am so happy with this cd. I can listen through it in its entirety, enjoying every song. His voice hitting every emotional indentation and with such honesty, it draws me into a bliss every time. I also find myself closely listening to every line of the lyric through his crisp and clearness of his voice, and the lyrics do not dissappoint at all. They are so poetic, deep and impacting. I have to say this is by far one of my favorite cd's in the last 5 years. I highly recommend this album to all you music lovers out there!

When I discovered mister Savoretti a while ago I ordered both of his albums in an impulse, after having only heard the song Dreamers from his debut album Between The Minds.
Never did acting out of impulse make me this happy.
Jack Savoretti is a unique, incredibly talented musician.

Anyone with such a masterpiece to his name as Jack's debut Between The Minds, would probably have a hard time coming up with a strong follow up. It seems as if Jack did not have a hard time at all.
Harder Than Easy sounds as if it was an easy job for him to do.

The first song Map of the World makes it very clear this isn't Between The Minds part II. Thank God it's not, real artists grow and move on and so did Jack.
Lost America is a beautiful song with it's brilliant 'Let us pray for L.A., Lost America' lyrics. So is Mother, with lyrics that actually made me shiver.
Standout track on this album is Russion Roulette which was already as an unplugged bonus track on the Deluxe Edition of Between The Minds. And what about the Nick Drake cover Northern Sky. Drake must be feeling proud up there in heaven for Jack's beautiful version of one of his best songs!
Patriot closes the album and makes me wish Jack would do more songs like this on his third album.

Like on BTM, there isn't a weak song on this cd. Jack is a true musician who puts his heart and soul into his music and wants nothing but the best for his audience.

If you consider yourself to be a true music lover, Jack Savoretti needs to be in your collection.
So get Harder Than Easy and spread the word, it'll make you feel like a better person!

This is a clever, well-crafted album of emotive and appealing songs which warrants a more in-depth listening than your usual, run of the mill, male singer-songwriter offering. This is not to say the songs are too clever or over complicated - they're not. What they do have is a darker, more thoughtful edge than a lot of the more easily accessible stuff around today. Perhaps though, Jack's voice is the real star. It's whisky deep and velvet gravel - mournful and soulful all at once. This collection is great, so buy it, and his other album, 'Between the Minds' is even better.

After the stunning "Between The Minds", it was always going to be difficult to follow up, and so is the case. "Harder Than Easy" has some great tunes, and at times, has a slightly more 'country' feel, but those who liked the previous album will still enjoy this latest - Jack's superb voice and delicate guitar technique are to be admired, whatever the song he is singing.

I wrote "I was lucky enough to be given a promo copy of this and I've worn it out!
I can't believe it's not being released until February.
The CD starts with the Van Morrison / Water boys influenced " Map OF The World", which sets the tone for the rest of the CD.
If the songs don't grab you, then you're beyond help.
Savoretti follows in the footsteps of Ian McNabb in that he manages to out - Americanise the Americans- There are touches of Dylan in his poetic lyrics, flashes of Jackson Browne in the simplicity of the arrangements, the ghost of Springsteen's "Nebraska" era sparse approach is also present.=, but he remains firmly "English" in the restrained presentation of the album, 10 songs, performed with passion, no filler, no unnecessary instrumental excesses, nor vocal histrionics..
If you are familiar with Martin Stephenson's songs, are on nodding terms with Jesse Malin's works or have a fleeting interest in Fleet Foxes and Paolo Nutini's take on US Folk, then take a deep breath ,dive in and wrap these songs around you, You'll not regret the time invested.
All 10 tracks stand as individual testimonies to the songwriter's skill in making it sound effortless and unforced." back in October 2009 and waited...
and waited..
and waited.. for this CD to get a full release, so I could get all my friends to buy it..
Well, It's February 2011 and this is still unreleased in the UK, you lucky people in the US can treasure it, share it and spread the word..
I'll just wear out my promo copy and dream for better days.

I love this CD. I bought it because I heard Jack Savoretti's song "Harder Than Easy" on Grey's Anatomy. I was very pleasantly surprised. It has become one of my favorites.

I finally got a hold of his newest album (this has only been released in the US, not Europe yet), and he still suprises me. His music has been on such TV shows as One Tree Hill and Greys Anatomy. Jack Savoretti has a soul to his voice one can barely believe without listening to his songs over and over. And his self written music goes straight to my heart. I loved his first album and I love this one too. I've only listened through it a couple of times, but my favourites so far are Patriot and Breaking News. Hearing him on a CD can not compare to hearing him live, so if you like what you hear go and find some live clips of him online. I cannot wait until his new CD comes out - and hopefully it will be released in the US and Europe at the same time :)

Superb new album from Jack Savoretti. Very difficult to get hold of, I had to order from America (Amazon.com) and pay extra postage, but it was worth it to see my partners face on his birthday :o)
Had immediate favourites, but all the songs grow on you after a few listens. What a great talent - book another tour in the UK Jack!

I am not one for writing reviews and I have read some other reviews on Jacks 2nd album, most of which do not do justice to the gifted talent that he is. A great follow up to his debut album, a brave recording of Northern Skies in the mix, great production values and an album to savour and enjoy, Jack has the potential to be a big star if he wants to be one, my bet is that he will concentrate on his art, his music, if he makes it big so be it but I am sure his music is his first love, dont read the negitive reviews that are out there, I would recommend this album to anyone who has taste and appreciates great music

Jack's second album doesn't appear to be as striking as his first although there are some wonderful tracks on this album. I'm sure it will grow on me in time.