Took my original copy back due to the static noises and crackling that peaks around the vocals mainly on side B, 2nd copy does exactly the same in the same places so must be a bad pressing which is a huge shame for such a good album at such a premium too. Due to inventory and accounting purposes, we do not exchange items received for different items than originally purchased. The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions.

While ears are reeling from the wonder of Heaven, we’re now treated to Gold and it’s hard to fathom how so many incredible songs can spill out from one person. A stint at a local youth center paired with a dedicated and motivational singing teacher came together to alter Cleo's passion for singing from a hobby to a serious profession at the age of 16, and she began song-writing and honing her vocals on a weekly basis, later performing at monthly showcases.Cleo Sol’s arrival in the past few years has been one of the best things to happen to UK soul music in a long time, and she’s gifted us two of her outstanding albums in the past 12 months.

Cleo also featured on 'Give a Little Love', the official Orange Rockcorps anthem alongside Roll Deep, Wretch 32 and Aggro Santos. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.A regular at the annual, famous Notting Hill Carnival, Cleo is often spotted cycling around the roads of West London. A stint at a local youth centre paired with a dedicated and motivational singing teacher came together to alter Cleo's passion for singing from a hobby to a serious profession at the age of 16, and she began song-writing and honing her vocals on a weekly basis, later performing at monthly showcases.

Products labelled '*item fulfilled by Exertis on behalf of hmv' will be supplied to you directly by Exertis via their approved couriers.Produced by Inflo, who worked with Danger Mouse on Michael Kiwankua's last album Kiwanuka, he gives the record a similar nostalgic sophistication and soul. Small embellishments like the birdsong on ‘Golden Child (Jealous)’ and the tape hiss on the introspective piano ballad ‘Old Friends’ lend the album a looser, more spontaneous vibe that draws even more emotion out of Cleo Sol’s casually evocative voice. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). This neo-soul gem executes such a whirlwind of progression with confessional lyricism that harkens back to her earlier work, and simple yet moving piano to spotlight Sol's incredible voice. I did manage to find a slightly larger plastic sleeve, but be prepared for the fact that this might stick out of your 12" storage.

Clearly influenced by neo-soul acts like Erykah Badu and Solange but also has strong roots in classic 70s female soul like Minnie Riperton. And as with the previous album, the pressing is very decent and the packaging is of incredible quality, a really thick matt finish card – the best I own I’d say, and I have a lot! Her relationship with Davinche would prove to be instrumental in putting Cleo on the map in terms of the UK underground music scene.Cleo quickly became the singer in the family, jostling for attention amongst seven other siblings, she received a secondhand karaoke player from her mum which gave her a platform to display her early talents to her musical family. Following last year's universally adored Rose In The Dark, Cleo Sol is back with an album that challenges its predecessor's supremacy. Two years later we made the move to our present address, 35 The Headrow, where we have remained ever since. Yes ,the cover is very heavy cardboard, but it's also poorly designed and it's difficult to get the vinyl back in the cover ; as it's like two tightly sandwiched pieces of card with no defined spine .