(Sadly, this release is no longer available for purchase as it's been removed to 'allow fair representation to other contestants' on the X factor)
Up until a week ago, Lucy Spraggan was probably a complete unknown to the rest of the UK (and the world!) until her performance of her own composition, Last Night on the auditions of the UK's X Factor. Sitting quietly in the corner (until that performance) was her self released album Top Room At The Zoo.
The album opens with the track Someone which is a nice little number that points out that it doesn't matter if you're famous, but it up to you to get where you want. Butterflies is similar in tempo to the previous track but at the same time has something a little different. The next track (91)reminds us of that infamous song that apparently everyone can play on piano/keyboard (which we struggle to name!!) but has a nice walking/sway beat.
The probably now infamous Last night is up next and is about 'beer fear' or in other words, trying to remember what happened the night before. You might find yourself find yourself smiling and laughing it at. You're Too Young comes in the form of a sort of narrative song, telling the story about a girl who is end up being a victim of knife crime. Join The Club gives us imagery of gambling (Are you here to dig for diamonds/Well bring along your Spade/It seems that life is just a gamble/So Just enjoy the game) whilst In A State brings her memories of being in the states.
Summer 08 seems to talk about a summer love while the tone is brought down with the sad 'til Death that has a haunting quality (could easily see it being used in a TV programme) Let Go follows the tale of breaking up with someone after they've promised everything. And finally the album closes with Paper Dreams that somehow leaves us expecting something more after this.
Alright some of the tracks are quite short but there is something about Lucy's songs that make us smile. Maybe it's because it feels as if you can relate to some of the subjects that she is singing about. Or maybe it's just her way with words over what seems like simple melodies. Either way, we're pretty sure that Lucy Spraggan has probably found a new following.
Rating: 4/5
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