Who's this Gretchen Peters then?

Posted by: Foot tapper on 23 March 2012

I recently bought Katie Melua's Secret Symphony CD on Amazon.  A really good CD; eminently listenable.  I was just about to press the Order button, when Amazon recommended Gretchen Peters new album Hello Cruel World.

 

I'd never heard of her but thought,"what the h***, why not."  So I bought it as well.  This album received a glowing write up by the BBC and was rated 5 stars by the Amazon customers - a fairly rare achievement.

 

It duly arrived at home and, fearing the worst, I popped it into the CDS3 for a spin.  Having braced myself for a rush of mediocrity, I was very surprised.  This album is absolutely captivating.  It's magical & compellingly emotional.  I'm hooked.

 

So, who is this Gretchen Peters and what else has she done that's any good?

 

Yours curiously, FT

Posted on: 23 March 2012 by tonym

I agree FootTapper, a really superb album. I only bought it because SWMBO happened to hear a track on the radio the other week & I thought I'd take a punt.

Posted on: 24 March 2012 by Blueknowz

http://www.myspace.com/gretchenpeters#!

 

I first heard on Bob Harris's Country Music 7pm on Thursdays

 

Her last date in the U.K. is here  http://www.5gig.co.uk/gigs/Gre...s-Nottingham#tickets

Posted on: 11 April 2012 by bigball
You should check out her back catalogue - all superb - not quite as 'dark' as cruel world but full of great lyrics and production. Saw her live last month in London - a great night
Posted on: 15 April 2012 by Foot tapper

Hi Bigball

Good advice.  Last week I bought "Secret Life", another Gretchen Peters album voted 5 stars by Amazon customers.  Bingo, another great album for these ears!

 

Looks like I'll have to keep buying them until I come across a dud.

 

Discoveries like this are so great; they encourage us to reach out and widen our musical tastes.

 

Best regards from a thoroughly chuffed FT

Posted on: 15 April 2012 by john101

I highly recommend this one (simply entitled "Gretchen Peters")

Posted on: 16 April 2012 by bigball
All Gretchens work is good. If you enjoy these also check out 1) Kathleen Edwards - 4 great albums slightly more rocky but with amazing guitar work from Jim Bruson 2) Eliza Gilkyson - similar to GP 3) Mary Gaultier - who's story's from life's rich tapestry make Joni seem like a nun Have fun Barry
Posted on: 16 April 2012 by james n

Yes good album. Heard a track on the radio a whole back and bought the CD. 

 

+1 for Mary Gauthier. Great music - I'd recommend Mercy Now as a good starting point.

 

James

Posted on: 16 April 2012 by Foot tapper

My son has shown me a great website called "tastekid dot com" that works like the itubes genius, but much better.  If you find an artist that you like and want to explore other artists of a similar style, then it's worth a try.

 

I have started using it together with "grooveshark dot com" and its just amazing how much new music is easy to find at the click of a mouse.

 

Once you've done this though, best to buy the vinyl/CD/hi-res download of course for the main music system

 

Happy surfing everyone, FT