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Editorial Review:
Four years is a dreadfully long time to wait for an album from anyone, let alone a man renowned for his fierce independence, who could no doubt make an acoustic guitar weep merely by stepping into an adjoining room. But finally, the long-awaited follow up to the quietly inventive and universally-acclaimed O arrives. And those who have followed the evolutions in his live act since 2002 may be surprised to hear that there is such a seamless transition between that album and 9. His sophomore record offers affirmation rather than progression, but what a rewarding set it is regardless; gradual and accomplished. It's hard to contrast too intently with past work when each song demands such focused immersion from the listener. Full band pieces such as the perky and most conventional "Rootless Tree", the rattled Jeff Buckley-esque riffing of "Me, My Yoke & I" and the eventual explosive climax of the brilliant Radiohead style ballad "Elephant" are noticeably cohesive, but his real strength remains alone with his broken, weighty voice and soft, tentative steps down his piano keyboard. "9 Crimes" and "Sleep Don't Weep", both enhanced by the angelic fortitude of vocalist Lisa Hannigan, are immediate highlights. And "Accidental Babies" is heartbeat-stealing in its lonely beauty, the kind of private counsel you would happily wait years for. --James Berry
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
A Grown Up "O" Like a lot of people I was very hesitant as to whether 9 would live up to its predecessor and had to give it a few listens before I could pass judgement. Although in some aspects it is similar to O- "Dogs" possesses an innocence that would fit nicely with Damien's first album- to me it seems a lot more mature and some of the perfect, beautiful lyrics have been replaced with some more realistic and matter-of-fact ones which are actually just as powerful. For example the chorus of Rootless Tree (which... more info
another masterpiece A lot of people can write a tune, a lot of them can sing too and a lot can play.
Some of them can do these things technically better than Damien Rice.
I can't readily think of anyone who dumps his heart and soul, brain and guts into a record like this man though. Listen and wonder at this record; listen and weep.
SParton In the Houses of the Holy This album is spectacular, I resisted buying because I loved 0 so much and felt that the second album would not be as good and did not want that to detract from my love for the first album. How wrong can you be! I purchased 9 after my wife surprised me with tickets to see him in concert. I brought 9 so that I was at least aware of the songs prior to the gig. At first, other than a few songs I wasn't too enamoured but after listening to the album a few times it's depth really got me. It is a truly remarkable... more info
stop sleeping, and start weeping i'm quite astonished that alot of people have dis-regarded this album as below par and not up to the standards of "O". this is a truly remarkably album of poetic melodies from Rice that i judge to be a more accomplished collection than the first. i loved "O", but i love this so much more.
