Rhubarb
The Julius Work Calendar
© 2007 Richard Haswell (634479635588) (format: CD-R)
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The long-awaited new album from Richard Haswell - ".glorious, like rain in a desert…a subtle record with the atmosphere of a storm… chaotic and brooding with flashes of incredible brilliance and loud bangs." ClickMusic
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"..glorious, like rain in a desert…a subtle record with the atmosphere of a storm… chaotic and brooding with flashes of incredible brilliance and loud bangs. The songs buffet the listener from one emotion to another, and it is all in the music, which creates a magical experience. A listener should be touched whilst in its presence, even if one is unsure of why."
ClickMusic
The Julius Work Calendar’ is the latest offering from Richard Haswell working under the name Rhubarb. Treading the same path walked by the likes of Paul Roland or Robyn Hitchcock, the album is a fine collection of psych-tinged songs that have plenty of character of their own. After the moody delights of ‘Forest Fear’, a Zeppelin Drum sample introduces the excellent ‘Kill It At Birth’, the tune rocking along with style. Throughout the album there is plenty of atmosphere and variety, with the acoustic based ‘Too Close To See’ tugging the heartstrings, whilst the drone led ‘Boiler Room’ is a more experimental slice of sound that works admirably. Final song ‘The Banks of Claudy’ sets traditional lyrics to some droning strings and shuffling percussion, capturing the essence of the story with downbeat accuracy.
Terrascope Online
“..the popular music press must have missed on out on this musical treasure … there is the beauty of fragility broken in these songs…. a distinctive talent who should have broken through to wider acclaim.”
Woven Wheat Whispers
"..soft melodies and pithy, world weary lyrics contrasting brilliantly ... the songs sparkle with electricity... recommended as the perfect doorway into a weird and wonderful universe you may recognise as your own. "
Terrascope Online
"..a cut above many self-made rock stars… moments of moving lyrical poetry… a surprising strength of vision."
Is This Music
"..a fantastic prospect ... beautifully layered guitar playing and voice ."
Fact Magazine
"... a wonderful, eccentric and heavenly melody maker ...a breath of fresh air with a twist of leftfield beauty.."
Matchbox Records
"... It's odd but draws you in, especially beats driven tracks like Red Sky, Forest Fear (Live) and Solid Ground which sound like The Wall-era Pink Floyd in their hypnotic qualities. "
Daily Record
"a collection of especially excellent songs...The charm and quality of Rhubarb's songwriting and instrumental / arranging abilities shine through...cleverly assembled...a fantastic offering."
Perthshire Advertiser