Surf by Roddy Frame - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

His first entirely solo release, with only vocals and acoustic guitar in the mix, Roddy Frame presents his considerable talents in a purely undiluted format. And while his intricate and accomplished guitar work, as well as his wonderful pop hooks, are consistently engaging, the final product is almost a bit too focused for its own good. His voice, while generally soulful and emotive, is, at times, a bit indistinctive and overwhelmingly mellow. Further, when paired with the wistful melodies and placidly fingerpicked guitar, a lack of both sonic and conceptual variation becomes the album's greatest weakness. That's not to say that the songs aren't entirely pleasant and the obvious product of a true master of the craft, as Frame's knack for subtlety and nuance makes for near perfect acoustic balladry and sincerely rendered lullabies. As always, his songwriting is clever and consistent, although slipping dangerously close to the realm of modern singer/songwriter quasi-folk in this context. Ultimately, one ends up wishing for a little dissonance to break up the singularly good-natured mood of the album and add a little contrast.

1. Over You

Primary Artist: Roddy Frame; Main Performer

2. Surf

Primary Artist: Roddy Frame; Main Performer

3. Small World

Primary Artist: Roddy Frame; Main Performer

4. I Can't Start Now

Primary Artist: Roddy Frame; Main Performer

5. Abloom

Primary Artist: Roddy Frame; Main Performer

6. Tough

Primary Artist: Roddy Frame; Main Performer

7. Big Ben

Primary Artist: Roddy Frame; Main Performer

8. High Class Music

Primary Artist: Roddy Frame; Main Performer

9. Turning The World Around

Primary Artist: Roddy Frame; Main Performer

10. Mixed Up Love

Primary Artist: Roddy Frame; Main Performer

11. For What It Was

Primary Artist: Roddy Frame; Main Performer

12. Your Smile Has Stopped The Hands Of Time

Primary Artist: Roddy Frame; Main Performer

13. Crossing Newbury Street

Primary Artist: Roddy Frame; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 35 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1800x1800 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

10/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

4/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Singer & Songwriter, Contemporary Singer, Songwriter

Label

Shore Songs

Music Distribution Service

Awal Records

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 4, 2005

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

842108099551