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	William Topley Spanish Wells Genres: Country, Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock Track Listings (12) - Disc #1 Kingston Morning Ten Ten Walk Like I Do Nothing Else Matters Wide Sargasso Sea Upon The Vine Cold Hard Road How Did You Know? Spanish Wells I Am The Man Nothing To Laugh About Cowpoke
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CD Details

All Artists: William Topley
Title: Spanish Wells
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Mercury Nashville
Original Release Date: 10/26/1999
Release Date: 10/26/1999
Genres: Country, Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock
Styles: Americana, Singer-Songwriters
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 008817008424

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Member CD Reviews

Alan O. (fiftypercent) from NASHVILLE, TN
Reviewed on 9/23/2014...

This is a really great album. I've followed William's work ever since his debut album with the Blessing, and this is one of the best. There's not really a bad track in the bunch, with the opener "Kingston Morning" being very evocative and other highlights being the pensive ballad "Nothing Else Matters", the jaunty "Ten Ten" and a co write with Colin Verncombe AKA Black "Cold Hard Road" which proves that two Brits can write a great country song.

CD Reviews

Career-High for a true orginal!

Steve (stevzuzu@aol.com) | NYC | 11/09/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"His best solo effort to date. The tunes stay with you after just one listen, which won't be the last. Topley is an absolute treasure in an age of marketing and insincerity."

Original and thoroughly enjoyable

Steve (stevzuzu@aol.com) | 05/31/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I discovered William Topley's music last fall and since then have purchased several of his albums, but this one is my favorite. His melodies and sometimes haunting lyrics will stay with you. Have a listen - you won't be disappointed."

Another Powerful Release

Russell Diederich | Littleton, CO United States | 09/13/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"William Topley could probably sing the alphabet and people would buy his albums. When it comes to voices, his is powerful and soulful, almost hypnotic. He conveys a lot of emotion through his deep baritone. Add in the great music that backs his voice and strong lyrics, and you have another good album from Topley and crew. "Spanish Wells" has such a good feel to it, you'll get caught up in the images that Topley paints. "Ten Ten" begins this journey with a good beat and Topley's unique voice. Throw in the Jamaican dialect to create a mosaic of sound and images. Then, he's right there to bring tears to your eyes with his ballad "Nothing Else Matters" with his stunning voice over an acoustic solo-arpeggio guitar. His voice is mournful throughout the whole song, even when the drums and slide-guitar step in. "Kingston Morning" makes you feel that you're watching the sun rise in that Caribbean town. Add "I Am the Man" with it's Reggae back-beat, and the vision is complete. "Cowpoke" closes the album with an almost Native-American sounding tune that focuses mostly on his vocal range. The drums and flute give it a bit of a haunting sound, providing the perfect backdrop for his crooning. I'm impressed with this offering from Topley. There are very few lyricists who can top his sound, and his albums are just fun to listen to. If you have heard Topley before, this is another one to pick up. If you don't know who he is, pick this one up, and be ready for a vocal experience."

TOP 5 ALL TI ME ALBUMS

Jambro22 | Cary NC | 06/22/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is one of my top 5 favorite albums of all time. Nuff Said. If you don't like this you got no pulse. Buy it now."

Fresh & Original

Chris Thrush | Iowa | 06/16/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The voice will grab you first. Deep & throaty, full of passion, raw & tough. You'd bet money he was from the South. You'd be wrong. Try England. The melodies are like no other. Think warm sun-kissed beach, on the water; the way you feel then is how you'll feel when you listen to this man's music. Goosebumps. It makes you feel good."