Words by Ken Francis
Pic via electronic booklet
Released on June 2nd, Paolo Nutini's Sunny Side Up lives up to its name by delivering lighthearted songs just in time for the summer.
The thing that stands out the most about this record is the theme that follows through throughout its tracks. Nutini's previous LP These Streets was released in the US in 2006. With the exception of a few tracks, that record had a much more somber tone to it. It seemed as though Nutini was going through a lot of changes in his young life and the uncertainty in change was the inspiration for that LP.
Sunny Side Up attempts to be the ying for the yang that was These Streets. The track list touches on all the common themes such as sex with "10/10" and "Candy" and relationship hardships with "Coming Up Easy" and "No Other Way" But Nutini's delivery is the thing that makes his albums worth listening to. His range is varied and strong, but the thing that gives it the extra push is his Scottish accent. The best way to experience his vocal prowess is when his accent is prominent and he sounds like an old man with a lisp, without his teeth in. It may sound crude, but it is true, but it gives his songs a lot of flavor.
This factor may be the thing that makes this album worth more listens than These Streets. While that album showed Nutini to be thoughtful and talented beyond his then 18 years of age. The version released in the US curtailed his accent and he sounded maybe a bit too pop. Not to say that is bad marketing, but among the plethora of pop singers that beseech the hearts of tweens, you really need to stand out to be viable in 10 years. Paolo looks more at home as he appears in the video for the first single off Sunny, in a fedora and a shirt and loafers.
Definitely download 10/10, Coming Up Easy, High Hopes and Candy.
Pic via electronic booklet
Released on June 2nd, Paolo Nutini's Sunny Side Up lives up to its name by delivering lighthearted songs just in time for the summer.
The thing that stands out the most about this record is the theme that follows through throughout its tracks. Nutini's previous LP These Streets was released in the US in 2006. With the exception of a few tracks, that record had a much more somber tone to it. It seemed as though Nutini was going through a lot of changes in his young life and the uncertainty in change was the inspiration for that LP.
Sunny Side Up attempts to be the ying for the yang that was These Streets. The track list touches on all the common themes such as sex with "10/10" and "Candy" and relationship hardships with "Coming Up Easy" and "No Other Way" But Nutini's delivery is the thing that makes his albums worth listening to. His range is varied and strong, but the thing that gives it the extra push is his Scottish accent. The best way to experience his vocal prowess is when his accent is prominent and he sounds like an old man with a lisp, without his teeth in. It may sound crude, but it is true, but it gives his songs a lot of flavor.
This factor may be the thing that makes this album worth more listens than These Streets. While that album showed Nutini to be thoughtful and talented beyond his then 18 years of age. The version released in the US curtailed his accent and he sounded maybe a bit too pop. Not to say that is bad marketing, but among the plethora of pop singers that beseech the hearts of tweens, you really need to stand out to be viable in 10 years. Paolo looks more at home as he appears in the video for the first single off Sunny, in a fedora and a shirt and loafers.
Definitely download 10/10, Coming Up Easy, High Hopes and Candy.
