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| Released | 10 February 2003 | |||
| Genre | Chamber pop | |||
| Length | 40:56 | |||
| Label | Setanta Records (UK & Europe) XL Recordings (US) | |||
| Producer | Richard Hawley, Colin Elliot | |||
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Lowedges is the third studio album from musician Richard Hawley. It was released in the UK in February 2003 by Setanta Records. It is named after a district in Hawley's home city of Sheffield.
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK & Europe | 10 February 2003 | LP, CD | Setanta Records |
| US | 20 May 2003 | LP, CD | XL Recordings |
| Japan | 30 June 2003 | CD | Imperial Records |
| Worldwide (reissue) | 2 January 2006 | CD | V2 Records |
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| BBC Music | very favourable [2] |
| Drowned in Sound | 9/10 [3] |
| The Guardian | [4] |
| MusicOMH | average [5] |
| PopMatters | very favourable [6] |
| Q | [7] |
The album received very favourable reviews from most critics. Drowned in Sound called the album "sublime" and said "this album is up there with the Scott Walkers, Dylans and any other late night songsmith of the last fifty years. Solely, it is about the songs; eleven pure and sophisticated tales of love and lamentation." [3] Allmusic said that Lowedges "retains all the virtues that made his debut long-player... such an out-of-left-field stunner: the late-night atmosphere, the subtle yet dramatic arrangements, Hawley's deep and expressive vocals, and, above all, the low-key and catchy songs that will have you remembering past loves, glory days, and autumn nights... He doesn't make a false step on this album. Most likely it will be overlooked by the masses, but that's OK. They don't deserve to be hip to such a wonderfully intimate and, well, wonderful artist and record." [1] BBC Music described it as "melodic songwriting at its best and a pleasure to listen to". [2] Q stated that Lowedges' "kitsch-free excellence confirms Hawley as a balladeer of the very highest order". [7] PopMatters described Hawley as "a master at crafting melodies so simple, so memorable, it makes your heart melt" and said "rarely does feeling so hopeless and sad ever sound so enticing. Perfect for quiet, rainy nights, this album is easily one of 2003's finest buried treasures." [6]
MusicOMH had some reservations, being "slightly disappointed" and saying "some of these songs could have been better developed... But there are lovely moments". [5]
All songs written and composed by Richard Hawley, except where noted.
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