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Artist:
Dido
Average Customer Rating:  
List Price: £16.99
Our Price: £5.64
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0886971629729
Label: RCA
Manufacturer: RCA
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: RCA
Release Date: 2008-11-17
Studio: RCA |
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Disc 1:
| 1. Don't believe in love | | 2. Quiet times | | 3. Never want to say it's love | | 4. Grafton street | | 5. It comes and it goes | | 6. Look no further | | 7. Us 2 little gods | | 8. The day before the day | | 9. Let\x{2019}s do the things we normally do | | 10. Burnin love | | 11. Northern skies |
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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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Disappointing, 2009-01-02
If 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 can ever be bettered. Someone has put in a previous review - watch out for wear and tear on the cardboard sleeve. You may only play it once - so no worries there then.
Sorry but that is my opinion, its down to you to decide.
Different - But Just as Strong., 2009-01-01
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 she really is.
The first track "Don't Believe in Love" which has been chosen for the first single off the album, has been hailed by many as one of the best tracks - I don't agree. It's a funky track with a good beat, but it really doesn't have a very memorable melody.
In my view the next song "Quiet Times" is much stronger. It's an acoustic melodic song and for me one of several highlights on the album; though probably no good choice for a single.
"Never Want to Say it's Love" is a bluesy and cathcy tune, which I would seriosly have considered for a single - brings forward memories of the late Dusty Springfield.
"Grafton Street" is one of the key songs on the album. It's a dark and sad song, with some great Celtic sounds adding a lot of atmosphere to the great tune.
"It Comes and it Goes" is a lighter song and another track that may lead your thoughts towards Dusty Springfield og Burt Bacharach.
"Look No Further" was the first song to be released for download and it stands out as one of greatest tracks on the album. It has some of the beautiful simplicity as some of John Lennon's finest songs ( like "Imagine" or "Jealous Guy" ).
"Us 2 Little Gods" is an acoustic upbeat song, that probably a song that the sounds the most like her earlier songs.
"The Day Before the Day" is another sad quiet song dealing with theme of losing one you love. A very moving song.
"The Things we Normally Do" is a catchy melodic tune. A great original string arrangement - makes think of Suzanne Vega and her "Nine Objects of Desire" album.
"Burning Love" is another nice acoustic song, but probably the least memorable song on the album.
The closing track, the grandiose "Northern Skies" is another key track. Playing for almost 9 minutes it is a logical choice to close the album. A haunting tune that makes me think of the great late Sandy Denny - it really sounds like a song she could have written.
On the Deluxe version of the album there 3 more tracks that all are great additions.
"For One Day" is a funky track that would have fitted nicely into the album - a little in the same vein as "I Don't Believe in Love".
"Summer" is a great acoustic song that for incomprehensively reasons was not selected for the album.
The shorter version of "Northern Skies" is at least as strong as the long version - and nice to have this shorter version too.
A very commendable album.
More depressing the Cohen, 2008-12-29
What 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.
Different - But Just as Strong., 2009-01-01
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 artist she really is.
The first track "Don't Believe in Love" which has been chosen for the first single off the album, has been hailed by many as one of the best tracks - I don't agree. It's a funky track with a good beat, but it really doesn't have a very memorable melody.
In my view the next song "Quiet Times" is much stronger. It's an acoustic melodic song and for me one of several highlights on the album; though probably no good choice for a single.
"Never Want to Say it's Love" is a bluesy and cathcy tune, which I would seriosly have considered for a single - brings forward memories of the late Dusty Springfield.
"Grafton Street" is one of the key songs on the album. It's a dark and sad song, with some great Celtic sounds adding a lot of atmosphere to the great tune.
"It Comes and it Goes" is a lighter song and another track that may lead your thoughts towards Dusty Springfield og Burt Bacharach.
"Look No Further" was the first song to be released for download and it stands out as one of greatest tracks on the album. It has some of the beautiful simplicity as some of John Lennon's finest songs ( like "Imagine" or "Jealous Guy" ).
"Us 2 Little Gods" is an acoustic upbeat song, that probably a song that the sounds the most like her earlier songs.
"The Day Before the Day" is another sad quiet song dealing with theme of losing one you love. A very moving song.
"The Things we Normally Do" is a catchy melodic tune. A great original string arrangement - makes think of Suzanne Vega and her "Nine Objects of Desire" album.
"Burning Love" is another nice acoustic song, but probably the least memorable song on the album.
The closing track, the grandiose "Northern Skies" is another key track. Playing for almost 9 minutes it is a logical choice to close the album. A haunting tune that makes me think of the great late Sandy Denny - it really sounds like a song she could have written.
On the Deluxe version of the album there 3 more tracks that all are great additions.
"For One Day" is a funky track that would have fitted nicely into the album - a little in the same vein as "I Don't Believe in Love".
"Summer" is a great acoustic song that for incomprehensively reasons was not selected for the album.
The shorter version of "Northern Skies" is at least as strong as the long version - and nice to have this shorter version too.
A very commendable album.
Dido's worst by far, 2008-12-28
With 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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