"I checked this CD out from my local library. I had never heard of Gentle Waves or Belle & Sebastion. Since I am 45, I'm not following any musical trends, but I hope this direction away from violent offensive and crudeness continues. When I first heard the singer, I thought of Astrid Gilberto from the Bossa Nova era. But since Antonio Carlos Jobim isn't writing the songs, they are a little less sophisticated. Nevertheless, Gentle Waves is a nice breeze that has come my way. Ironically, my father just died from old age and cancer. I brought "Swan Song for You" and played it for him while he drifted in and out of consciousness."
Beautiful and sparse...
Caitlin Reich | NJ | 03/07/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Though many people tend to compare Bel's work on this album to her work with Belle & Sebastian, it's entirely different. She has made this album her own! Her airy voice and string arangements are soothing, and entirely different than the songs penned by Stuart Murdoch. I wouldn't recommend "Swansong For You" to every B&S fan, but if you enjoy soothing and light 60s style ballads, you might be pleasantly surprised."
Magical, Sweet, Tender
Kolber | Wintemar, CA | 10/24/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"One of the most beautiful voices i've ever heard, so calm like a soothing whisper to your ear, or a tickelish wind running through your hair. Swansong For You is an absolute must have, this album should not be overlooked."
Amazing
pixie | California,USa | 11/04/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As one of my favourite albums, the simplicity of this one is truly shocking. isobel adds exquisite lryics with beautiful music.
Listen for youself and you'll understand how this album is impossible to define through words.
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Let the good times begin...
yes but you can put your arms aroun | on your left | 02/10/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"in this recording, bel summons all the beauty of simplicity, all the tweeness of the world's greatest indie record label, all the sweetness of a belle & sebastian song, and all the atmosphere of sitting in front of a cosy living room fire with a cup of ribena. with music like this, who needs belle & sebastian. well... we do, because b&s are wonderful. but this will hold us through until their next release."