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Ed Harcourt
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After the demise of his previous band, Snug, British songwriter Ed Harcourt launched a short-lived career as a chef while continuing to write new material. A fan of Tom Waits and Jeff Buckley, he quickly abandoned the kitchen in favor of a solo songwriting career, progressing from bass guitar -- his chief instrument with Snug -- to a number of other instruments, including the piano, guitar, banjo,… Read more in Amazon's Ed Harcourt Store

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  • Audio CD (May 20, 2003)
  • Original Release Date: May 20, 2003
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced
  • Label: Astralwerks
  • ASIN: B000095J1F
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #219,084 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Bittersweetheart
2. All Your Days Will Be Blessed
3. Ghostwriter
4. The Birds Will Sing For Us
5. Sister Renee
6. Undertaker Strut
7. Bleed A River Deep
8. Jetsetter
9. Watching The Sun Come Up
10. Fireflies Take Flight
11. Metaphorically Yours
12. From Every Sphere
13. The Hammer And The Nail
14. Watching The Sun Come Up (Enhanced Video)

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The biggest problem with being a prodigy is that, eventually, your talent stops being mentioned in relationship to your tender age, and your work is judged purely against that of your peers. Or, in the case of prolific young romantic like Ed Harcourt, that of the masters you seek to emulate. By the time he was 23, he’d already earned a prestigious Mercury Prize nomination for his major-label debut, Here Be Monsters, and a reputation for writing songs faster than Ryan Adams (over 300 and counting at the time). Released three years after this initial adulatory wave, From Every Sphere opens with a gorgeous slice of orchestral pop called "Bittersweet Heart." It would work well in a set by Rufus Wainwright or Badly Drawn Boy , but in melody and attitude it doesn’t add anything new to a sound Brian Wilson pioneered close to 40 years ago. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but hardly the stuff of musical revolutions. And that’s both the charm and limitation of From Every Sphere’s 12 songs: They’re all pretty good, but you could easily imagine them being done by someone else, whether it’s Turin Brakes, Eric Matthews, or High Llamas. From Every Sphere is tasteful and even rewarding at times; it just doesn’t expand much on Harcourt’s promise. --Keith Moerer
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5.0 out of 5 stars An artist who fully deserves high praise, July 8, 2003
For his second release Ed Harcourt brings us yet another album full of beautifully written, fantastically involved songs that grow on the listener with every play of the disc. The arrangements and styling of each song are very carefully attended to, and the song order makes this a listening experience that the "random" button would only take away from. From wistful "Bittersweet Heart" to the atmospheric beauty of the title track, Ed Harcourt proves he is in a class by himself and comparable to songwriters like Tom Waits for his ability to go from haunting fantasy ("Ghostwriter" and "Undertaker Strut")to sincere emotion ("Metaphorically Yours") in his lyrics and compositions without breaking the continuity of the record, and without taking his subject matter to pretentious levels. We often throw the word "talent" around these days even when an entertainer doesn't actually merit it, but Ed Harcourt is truly talented and sincere about the music that he makes.
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3.0 out of 5 stars hit and miss. 3.5*'s, February 10, 2006
take a little bit of Tom Waits' jazzy piano, throw in some Morrissey croons and a little Rufus Wainright drama and you've got a fine mix! if that sounds good to you...then you should certainly try and get your hands on any Ed Harcourt album. From Every Sphere is his second record and it stands up pretty well. the songs are very well-written and full of nice little hooks and some beautiful melodies. the instrumentation is varied and the players are above exceptional. Ed's first record Here Be Monsters seems to be a more balanced feel and therefore has a stronger hold on me. upon initial listen From Every Sphere did not have the same kind of impact; it starts off well and good with a handful of strong tracks...but by the time we get to "Sister Renee" it we hit a boring patch that doesn't get the magic back until 4 songs later. the album length of From Every Sphere does come across a bit heavy-handed and seems a little too long for it's own good. some of the songs could have been trimmed down in order for the album to be more easily digestable...but when he hits gold, Ed Harcourt's music shines brightly.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Jeff Buckley on prozac, September 1, 2007
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Wunderkind Ed Harcourt evolves his murky style into a collection of studiously ramshackle, chamber pop compositions. Taken individually, there are some gems - especially the expansive and moody title track and "All of Your Days Will Be Blessed," a succinct ditty that's equal parts cabaret and neo-psychedilia, fueled by a wonderful bash `n pop rhythm. As a whole, though, Harcourt's limited vocal range and canned arrangements make the CD sound more like Jeff Buckley on prozac than the second coming of Nick Drake he's supposed to be.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Incredible talent and catchy songwriting!
I recieved this album first as a promotional item through the recording company, and upon first listening I didn't find it particularly appealing. Read more
Published on August 2, 2004 by royalninjaturtle

4.0 out of 5 stars The subtle man
Ed Harcourt is a musical genius. His first record, Here Be Monsters, was nominated for the Mercury Prize. Read more
Published on April 21, 2004 by alexander laurence

5.0 out of 5 stars i was inspired!
Unlike other reviewers who proclaim this album was uninspiring, i have to disagree. this is the best investment ive made this year, discovering him while i was in london ( being... Read more
Published on February 10, 2004 by heather curtis

4.0 out of 5 stars good by comparison
Harcourt's second album isn't nearly as endearing as his first, which was a turn off to me at first. Read more
Published on August 27, 2003 by Rebecca

5.0 out of 5 stars Low key leads the way
In a MOR age of media created nobodies and a serious lack of a musical revolution like the 60s or 80s (perhaps that is why record companies are losing sales) gems like Ed Harcourt... Read more
Published on August 4, 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars Mediocre at best
I was very dissapointed in this CD and do not recommend it. The songs are uninspired and don't compare to other artist/material in the genre. Read more
Published on July 29, 2003 by Judas Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars An artist who fully deserves high praise
For his second release Ed Harcourt brings us yet another album full of beautifully written, fantastically involved songs that grow on the listener with every play of the disc. Read more
Published on July 8, 2003 by Laura M. Witkowski

5.0 out of 5 stars An artist who fully deserves high praise
For his second release Ed Harcourt brings us yet another album full of beautifully written, fantastically involved songs that grow on the listener with every play of the disc. Read more
Published on July 8, 2003 by Laura M. Witkowski

4.0 out of 5 stars After continued listening...
While I was initially unimpressed by this album, at least on a ground-shaking level, I have since had plenty of time to absorb it on a much more personal. Read more
Published on June 24, 2003 by Zachary Vogt

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the first
I'm not one for words, but I will say this...you will NOT be disappointed. In fact, you'll think this album is better than his first album. Read more
Published on June 2, 2003 by G. Shapir

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