Amy Wadge
Country of origin:
Born in England, living in Wales
Type of music generally:
Alternative pop with country leanings
Status:
Most recent release, Amy Wadge (2016)
See also:
Amy Wadge's site
Comparisons:
Sheryl Crow, Cerys Matthews
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Easy on the ear modern ecto from a gifted singer. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Recommended first album:
Woj is the only one we've heard
Recordings:
- The Famous Hour (2003)
- Woj (2004)
- No Sudden Moves (2006)
- Bump (2008)
- Acoustig (2009)
- Rivers Apart (with Pete Riley, 2011)
- Afterglow (with Pete Riley, 2012)
- Recovery (EP, 2014)
- Amy Wadge (2016)
Woj
Release info:
2004—Manhaton Records
Availability:
Wide in U.K., see also Amy Wadge's site
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Amy Wadge—vocals, guitar, piano
Guest artists:
Aled Richards—drums, percussion
Jonathan Thomas—bass (on 2 tracks)
Robbie McIntosh—electric guitars (on 6 tracks)
Janne Peterson—Hammond organ (on 4 tracks), piano (on 3 tracks), keyboards (on 2 tracks), organ (on 1 track), accordion (on 2 tracks)
Dave Bronze—bass (on 8 tracks)
Jenny Crook—harp (on 1 track)
Martin Ditcham—percussion (on 8 tracks)
Produced by:
Dave Bronze
Comments:
Amy Wadge is an intriguing singer. She has a lightness of touch and a vocal dexterity that's like Sheryl Crow; her music's less mainstream though. It's modern slightly country-tinged pop with memorable hooks. Her voice is what really makes her special, it's got a slightly raspy edge, but she comes across well on the slow songs too.
"Nothing" stands out, a slow languorous song of taking it easy. The soulful "Open" is sort of reminiscent of Cerys Matthews album. "Valley Boy" is a rockier track, and it works well. On the whole, a delightful fuss-free album. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Further info:
Also available are DVDs:
- Live (2006)
- Live at Acapela (Amy Wadge and Pete Riley, 2010)
Thanks to Anna Maria Stjärnell for work on this entry.
