" One of the only artists who truly gives me that 'feel good' vibe
- no matter what kind of mood I'm in. "
The Portastylistic
- no matter what kind of mood I'm in. "
The Portastylistic
It’s hard to believe that Paolo Nutini is still only 22-years-old, for he has already achieved so much, from his hometown of Paisley (Scotland) to Carnegie Hall, from BRIT award nominations to supporting Led Zeppelin at their infamous O2 reunion show.
He returns this summer with his wonderful new LP ‘Sunny Side Up’, the follow-up to his 2006 debut album ‘These Streets’, which has sold over 2.3 million worldwide including over 1.3 million in the UK.
Written by Paolo ‘Sunny Side Up’ was recorded in a host of places including Ireland, Wales, New York, LA and Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in Bath, which is reflected by the celtic sway and motown feel to the album. It was produced by Paolo and Ethan Johns (Kings Of Leon).
Written by Paolo ‘Sunny Side Up’ was recorded in a host of places including Ireland, Wales, New York, LA and Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in Bath, which is reflected by the celtic sway and motown feel to the album. It was produced by Paolo and Ethan Johns (Kings Of Leon).
If he's not quite the "mesmerising, soulful voice that has no equal" that his record label modestly claims, Paolo Nutini does have a bit of gravel in his vocal chords, and an engaging way of putting a tune across. On his second album, he has taken a chance by steering away from the declawed R&B that got him filed alongside fellow pretty boy James Morrison, and gives reggae and Celtic folk a whirl. It's not bad. As per the title, he's a pretty happy chappie - the opening ska ditty 10/10 is jaunty enough to make you retch, and the cheeriness is sustained through the Dixieland-influenced Pencil Full of Lead. (He needs nothing more than "food in my belly and a licence for my telly," which makes him an impressively cheap date.) A remarkably mature 22-year-old - check out his heartfelt, countryish form on Simple Things - Nutini has proved there's more to him than good looks.
‘Sunny Side Up’ is a record full of warm sentiments and dazzling sounds, courtesy of Paolo’s band The Vipers, tied together by Paolo’s distinctive vocal, one of the most unique vocals to come out of the UK for many years, a mesmerising soulful voice that has no equal - he has never sounded better.
Best tracks: "Pencil Full of Lead", "10/10"
‘Sunny Side Up’ The New Album Out 2009 01.06 (2009 02.06 US)
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