| Poor Man's Heaven | 
 enlarge | Artist: Seth Lakeman
Label: Relentless
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 266
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.4
EAN: 5099921700323
ASIN: B0019KC5Y4
Release Date: June 30, 2008
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 A song about whale hunting.....? September 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Suprisingly, although the topic of whale hunting always invokes a sense of fury in me, Race To Be King is one of my fave tracks on this album! Having been introduced to the dashing Mr Lakeman via a friend sending me Lady Of The Sea, I looked him up and booked tickets to a gig in Cardiff earlier this year.
Needless to say, after that show I became a fan for life. I went out and purchased Freedom Fields and more recently Poor Mans Heaven. Hooked.
Folk from the West Country say...... August 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The murky world of folk purists is a place I would never dare to venture but as a fan of folk music, this is a perfect mix of a rockier roots-sound and folky laments and shanties.
In fact....that intro sounds a little too folky already,Lakeman has carved a career out of sterling tunes,traditional instruments and clever lyrics, with "Poor Mans Heaven" he has bettered his 2006 classic "Freedoms Fields".
The feel to this LP is heavier,more robust but the mandolins,violins and acoustic guitars still dominate,the upright bass and acoustic drums form a bedrock of cornish granite.
2008 has seen some great folk records and Lakeman has added an other to that list...!
Some thrilling moments July 25, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is yet another uplifting and life-affirming effort from Seth Lakeman.
He seems to really divide opinion. I know a lot of people think he is overrated but I find it impossible to see him as anything other than one of the finest musicians currently working in this country! He is a superlative musician technically, able to play numerous instruments to a very high standard, a warm and inspiring singer and a first rate songwriter. The nay sayers need to seriously listen to him and not let some trad-folk prejudice against people who get things moving with a jaunty rhythm blind them. Listening to him is inspiring even when his songs aren't of the finest.
I am into all sorts of music but as far as folk goes I am definitely at Seth's end of the spectrum, upbeat, fast-moving, exciting folk. He is not a finger-in-the-ear folkie, get used to it. Don't do the man down for being motivated and exciting!
This album is not his best, but it is a fine record. As usual he covers many different musical approaches, from the drum driven Hurlers to more acoustic stuff. personally I think Crimson Dawn and Solomon Browne are the best songs on the album. The latter is a superb effort, really moving and beautifully played. The last three or four tracks are a bit dull but once again Seth has triumphed!
Another great album by the lord of Folk Music July 25, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Seth Lakeman is a VERY talented Folk Musician. His energy, his passion and his genius makes all of his albums breathtaking. His previous album, the Freedom Fields has attracted a large audience to his fantastic skills in music. Obviously when his new album comes out, after the success of the Freedom Fields, there are high expectations.
Now let's get this straight, Poor Man's Heaven is no Freedom Fields. It has a livelier tone to it in one way and unfortunately it doesn't reach the quality of the Freedom Fields either. Despite that, Seth Lakeman's passion towards Folk Music is shown here more than ever. It' takes a braver turn, and relies less on his trusty violin and uses more guitar like instruments (The Hurlers is an exception). But the songs are still much better than much other Folk musicians can conjure up.
His dream of folk music returning as popular music seems to be coming into a reality. Great job Seth Lakeman, keep up the good work, nay, great work.
 poor July 24, 2008
4 out of 14 found this review helpful
Dont get me wrong i like all sorts of music especially folk however, this album like all of his other albums are overated. I actually think this album is the poorest of all of them. For a start its the same tempo through out and like his other albums they tend to sound the same. The main problem for me is his voice i suppose you either love it or hate it i find is voice grating after a couple of tracks. If you want to hear a great folk artistic who does this much better check out the great Richard Thompson and dont waste your money on this.
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