Inversions (album)
| Inversions | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 28 June 2019 (UK) | |||
| Venue | MOMA, Wales | |||
| Label | No Masters (NMCD53) | |||
| Producer | Heidi Tidow | |||
| Belinda O'Hooley chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Morning Star |   [1] |
Inversions is an album, released on 28 June 2019, by British singer-songwriter and pianist Belinda O'Hooley. Jude Rogers in The Guardian called it "a set of beautiful piano and spoken-word pieces".[2] Mike Ainscoe, for Louder Than War, described it "a series of touching and heartfelt outpourings...Revealing and yes, in a way, cathartic, Inversions captures Belinda O'Hooley at her most insightful".[3]
In a four-starred review for the Morning Star, Steve Johnson said: "This mainly instrumental solo album showcases O'Hooley's talents as a pianist and composer, inspired by her family musical heritage following the passing of her father in 2017. The Swallows Tail and The Bonny Boy come from her father's musical background in the rural Irish west, while Cadair Idris and Aran Fawddwy are inspired by the mountains and valleys of Snowdonia where the album was recorded...as an instrumental album this is an enjoyable and relaxing experience from an artist at the height of her powers."[1]
Track listing[edit]
| Track Listing | Title | Writer | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inside a Soul | Belinda O'Hooley | 2.22 |
| 2 | Felingerrig | 3.34 | |
| 3 | The Swallow's Tail | Traditional, arranged by Belinda O'Hooley | 3.46 |
| 4 | Dilin O' Deamhas | 3.50 | |
| 5 | Skibbereen | 4.30 | |
| 6 | Aran Fawddwy | Heidi Tidow | 4.30 |
| 7 | Hawkward | Belinda O'Hooley | 3.55 |
| 8 | Cadair Idris | 4.11 | |
| 9 | The Applecross Inn | traditional, arranged by Belinda O'Hooley | 4.08 |
| 10 | The Hills of Greenmore | 3.32 | |
| 11 | Pipistrelles at 6 pm | Belinda O'Hooley | 1.46 |
| 12 | The Bonny Boy | traditional, arranged by Belinda O'Hooley | 3.51 |
| 13 | My Father's Reel | Belinda O'Hooley | 6.47 |
Musicians[edit]
- Belinda O'Hooley: piano, vocals, accordion, percussion
- Heidi Tidow: backing vocals, spoken word
- Michael McGoldrick: uilleann pipes, whistle
Production and design[edit]
The album was recorded and produced by Heidi Tidow, and was mixed and mastered by Neil Ferguson.
Martin Roswell at Simply Marvellous Music undertook the CD design and layout. The cover artwork is by Kate Aughey, with photographs by Hannah Webster, Belinda O'Hooley and Heidi Tidow. The sleeve notes are by Belinda O'Hooley.
References[edit]
- ^ a b Johnson, Steve (22 July 2019). "Album reviews with Steve Johnson: July 22, 2019". Morning Star. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
- ^ Rogers, Jude (28 June 2019). "Folk album of the month". The Guardian. Retrieved 29 June 2019.
- ^ Ainscoe, Mike (2 July 2019). "Belinda O'Hooley: Inversions". Louder Than War. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
Further reading[edit]
- Mustarde, Danielle (13 August 2019). "Inversions: In conversation with Belinda O'Hooley", Diva. Retrieved 13 October 2019.