Up All Night

Artist(s):: Waifs
Format:: CD

Now:	R174.95
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Short description

Up All Night by Australian folk-pop group the Waifs is a sort of overly sensitive lite-folk fare, though it is not without its charm. The music is played well enough, with nice harmonies from sisters Vikki and Donna Simpson. The acoustic guitars are mixed with a bright shine, and the same might be said for many of the lyrics, which are filled with familiar imagery and clichés. A few stand-out songs include the disc's opener, "Fisherman's Daughter," and one of the disc's several obligatory road songs, "London Still." ~ Jesse Jarnow

Long description

In 2000, this Australian folk-pop trio released their third independent album "Sink or Swim" after eight years of plying their trade around Australia. They then started gigging internationally and created a crazy train of supporters stretching from festivals in England, Scotland, Canada, the USA and Australia.

In 2001, The Waifs became the first Australian act to appear at the prestigious Newport Folk Festival and have subsequently toured Europe with Bob Dylan. In 2003, The Waifs launched their album "Up All Night". In its first week it reached Number 3 on the ARIA album charts - the album went gold only four weeks after release and has now gone double platinum.

The Waifs were 2003 ARIA Award winners in the categories of Best Blues and Roots Release and Best Independent Release for "Up All Night". The Waifs' guitarist, Josh Cunningham, is currently on a world tour with Australian mega-star "Missy Higgins".

Product details

Label:: Jarrah
Product code:: WAIFSCD 005
Audio Encoding:: PCM Audio
Imported Product:: Import
Recording Type:: Studio recording
Keywords:: Pop-rock

Review

Mojo - 4 stars out of 5 - "...The Waifs have a nice, easy country/folk/rock edge with an Oz identity and quirky, self-deprecating lyrics."
Uncut - 4 stars out of 5 - "...UP ALL NIGHT's a wondrous collection of acoustic-based country-folk songs, full of wit and rootsy passion..."

Listen to tracks

Disc 1

	1.	Fisherman's Daughter
	2.	Nothing New
	3.	London Still
	4.	Lighthouse
	5.	Flesh And Blood
	6.	Highway One
	7.	Since I've Been Around
	8.	Fourth Floor
	9.	Rescue
	10.	Three Down
	11.	Sweetness
	12.	Up All Night