Name: Magpie by Stephen Fretwell
Brand: Stephen Fretwell
SKU: 060249869930
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (84 reviews)

ALBUM Explicit

English singer/songwriter Stephen Fretwell declares his lonely and amorous intentions during the first few seconds of his Fiction/Interscope debut with a solitary piano note surrounded by the distant screeching of seagulls. Listeners turned off by the image may as well give up right there, as the remaining tracks on Magpie expound on the mellow ache of heartbreak and self-doubt with nary a crack in the sun to be had. Fretwell's soft and breathy delivery is reminiscent of Wilco's Jeff Tweedy or a less brooding Leonard Cohen, and his soft, sparse arrangements help set the mood for the kind of melancholy that feels good. Even the more fleshed-out tracks like "Run" and "Lines" sound as if they were made by the artist alone in an abandoned barn by the seaside, and it's a testament to his misery that they when the chords shift into major the songs lose nothing of their self-imposed isolation. Fans of dreamy adult contemporary Brit-pop who have always wondered what Coldplay, Travis, or Elbow would sound like without all of the bells and whistles will find an answer within the forever-moribund world of Stephen Fretwell's Magpie. [The U.K. version of Magpie includes bonus tracks.]
© James Christopher Monger /TiVo

1. Do You Want To Come With?

by Stephen Fretwell

Guitar: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Primary Artist: Stephen Fretwell; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Erin Moran; Performer
Keyboard: Matt Watson; Performer
Performer: Stephen Fretwell
Matt Watson
Erin Moran; Performer
Piano: Matt Watson; Performer
Vocals: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Composer: Stephen Fretwell; Composer
Mixing: Guy Massey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Producer: Guy Massey; Production
Recording: Guy Massey; Production
Recording Assistant: Chris Bolster; Production
Studio Personnel: Guy Massey
Chris Bolster
Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Fretwell; Other

2. What's That You Say Little Girl

by Stephen Fretwell

Guitar: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Primary Artist: Stephen Fretwell; Main Performer
Performer: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Vocals: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Composer: Stephen Fretwell; Composer
Mixing: Guy Massey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Producer: Guy Massey; Production
Recording: Guy Massey; Production
Recording Assistant: Chris Bolster; Production
Studio Personnel: Guy Massey
Chris Bolster
Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Fretwell; Other

3. Run

by Stephen Fretwell

Drums: Jay Sikora; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Primary Artist: Stephen Fretwell; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jonathan Nobblett; Performer
Keyboard: Matt Watson; Performer
Performer: Stephen Fretwell
Jay Sikora
Matt Watson
Jonathan Nobblett; Performer
Piano: Matt Watson; Performer
Vocals: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Composer: Stephen Fretwell; Composer
Mixing: Guy Massey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Producer: Guy Massey; Production
Recording: Guy Massey; Production
Recording Assistant: Chris Bolster; Production
Studio Personnel: Guy Massey
Chris Bolster
Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Fretwell; Other

4. Bad Bad You, Bad Bad Me

by Stephen Fretwell

Drums: Jay Sikora; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Primary Artist: Stephen Fretwell; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jonathan Nobblett; Performer
Keyboard: Matt Watson; Performer
Performer: Stephen Fretwell
Jay Sikora
Matt Watson
Jonathan Nobblett; Performer
Piano: Matt Watson; Performer
Vocals: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Composer: Stephen Fretwell; Composer
Mixing: Guy Massey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Producer: Guy Massey; Production
Recording: Guy Massey; Production
Recording Assistant: Chris Bolster; Production
Studio Personnel: Guy Massey
Chris Bolster
Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Fretwell; Other

5. Rose

by Stephen Fretwell

Drums: Jay Sikora; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Primary Artist: Stephen Fretwell; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Isobel Heyworth; Performer
Performer: Stephen Fretwell
Jay Sikora
Isobel Heyworth; Performer
Vocals: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Composer: Stephen Fretwell; Composer
Mixing: Guy Massey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Producer: Guy Massey; Production
Recording: Guy Massey; Production
Recording Assistant: Chris Bolster; Production
Studio Personnel: Guy Massey
Chris Bolster
Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Fretwell; Other

6. Lost Without You

by Stephen Fretwell

Drums: Jay Sikora; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Primary Artist: Stephen Fretwell; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jonathan Nobblett; Performer
Keyboard: Matt Watson; Performer
Performer: Stephen Fretwell
Jay Sikora
Matt Watson
Jonathan Nobblett; Performer
Piano: Matt Watson; Performer
Vocals: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Composer: Stephen Fretwell; Composer
Mixing: Guy Massey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Producer: Guy Massey; Production
Recording: Guy Massey; Production
Recording Assistant: Chris Bolster; Production
Studio Personnel: Guy Massey
Chris Bolster
Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Fretwell; Other

7. Emily

by Stephen Fretwell

Guitar: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Primary Artist: Stephen Fretwell; Main Performer
Performer: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Vocals: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Composer: Stephen Fretwell; Composer
Mixing: Guy Massey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Producer: Guy Massey; Production
Recording: Guy Massey; Production
Recording Assistant: Chris Bolster; Production
Studio Personnel: Guy Massey
Chris Bolster
Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Fretwell; Other

8. Lines

by Stephen Fretwell

Guitar: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Primary Artist: Stephen Fretwell; Main Performer
Performer: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Vocals: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Composer: Stephen Fretwell; Composer
Mixing: Guy Massey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Producer: Guy Massey; Production
Recording: Guy Massey; Production
Recording Assistant: Chris Bolster; Production
Studio Personnel: Guy Massey
Chris Bolster
Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Fretwell; Other

9. Play

by Stephen Fretwell

Guitar: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Mixing: Guy Massey; Production
Organ: John Ellis; Performer
Performer: John Ellis
Stephen Fretwell
Jay Sikora
Matt Watson
Jonathan Nobblett; Performer
Vocals: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Primary Artist: Stephen Fretwell; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jonathan Nobblett; Performer
Drums: Jay Sikora; Performer
Keyboard: Matt Watson; Performer
Piano: Matt Watson; Performer
Mixing Assistant: Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Recording: Guy Massey; Production
Recording Assistant: Chris Bolster; Production
Studio Personnel: Guy Massey
Chris Bolster
Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Fretwell; Other
Composer: Stephen Fretwell; Composer
Producer: Guy Massey; Production

10. Brother

by Stephen Fretwell

Drums: Jay Sikora; Performer
Guitar: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Primary Artist: Stephen Fretwell; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Jonathan Nobblett; Performer
Keyboard: Matt Watson; Performer
Performer: Stephen Fretwell
Jay Sikora
Matt Watson
Jonathan Nobblett; Performer
Piano: Matt Watson; Performer
Vocals: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Composer: Stephen Fretwell; Composer
Mixing: Guy Massey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Producer: Guy Massey; Production
Recording: Guy Massey; Production
Recording Assistant: Chris Bolster; Production
Studio Personnel: Guy Massey
Chris Bolster
Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Fretwell; Other

11. New York

by Stephen Fretwell

Guitar: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Primary Artist: Stephen Fretwell; Main Performer
Keyboard: Matt Watson; Performer
Performer: Stephen Fretwell
Matt Watson; Performer
Piano: Matt Watson; Performer
Vocals: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Composer: Stephen Fretwell; Composer
Mixing: Guy Massey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Producer: Guy Massey; Production
Recording: Guy Massey; Production
Recording Assistant: Chris Bolster; Production
Studio Personnel: Guy Massey
Chris Bolster
Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Fretwell; Other

12. -

by Stephen Fretwell

Guitar: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Primary Artist: Stephen Fretwell; Main Performer
Performer: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Vocals: Stephen Fretwell; Performer
Composer: Stephen Fretwell; Composer
Mixing: Guy Massey; Production
Mixing Assistant: Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Producer: Guy Massey; Production
Recording: Guy Massey; Production
Recording Assistant: Chris Bolster; Production
Studio Personnel: Guy Massey
Chris Bolster
Kris Maclaren
Jeff Mac; Production
Composer Lyricist: Stephen Fretwell; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

41 minutes and 20 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1424x1424 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

11/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

8/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Psychedelic, Singer & Songwriter, Contemporary Folk, Folk-Rock

Label

Polydor Records

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2003

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

60249869930

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