Lou Rhodes

Infobox musical artist
Name = Lou Rhodes

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Img_capt = Lou Rhodes in London, March 2006
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Louise Rhodes
Born =
Origin = Manchester, England
Instrument = Vocals, guitar
Genre = acoustic, folk
Occupation = Singer-songwriter
Years_active = 1996-present
Label = Infinite Bloom, A&G Records
Associated_acts = Lamb
URL = [http://www.lourhodes.com www.lourhodes.com]
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Lou Rhodes is an English singer and songwriter from Manchester, now living in Wiltshire. In addition to providing vocals and lyrics for the band Lamb, Rhodes has released two solo albums: "Beloved One" and "Bloom". Rhodes has collaborated with 808 State, Funkstorung, Pale 3, Sugizo, Plump DJs, Sheila Chandra, Eliza Carthy, AON, and The Cinematic Orchestra on "Ma Fleur".

olo career

Rhodes started her own record label, Infinite Bloom, at the beginning of 2006, to issue her debut solo album "Beloved One" which was shortlisted for the Nationwide Mercury Music Prize the same year. This album explores the folk side of Rhodes's music, which was previously undisplayed while performing in Lamb, although songs such as "Fortress" are reminiscent of her times playing in Lamb.

In May 2007, Rhodes had to cancel her UK tour after the sudden death of her sister. Rhodes performed at Glastonbury Festival in 2005 and in 2007 on the new stage at "The Park", which had been organized by Emily Eavis.

Rhodes' second album "Bloom" was released through A&G Records/Infinite Bloom on September 1, 2007. It was given three (out of five) stars by "Q" magazine. On 24 September 2007 she released the first single from "Bloom", called "The Rain". In October 2007 Lou Rhodes began a tour to promote the album.

Musical style

Although Lamb are famous for blending trip hop with jazz and elements of drum and bass, Rhodes's solo work is more organic and rooted in folk music. Besides, Rhodes expressed a doubt that she will ever return to electronica. [ [http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2006/mar/03/werejammin We're jammin': Lou Rhodes] - The Guardian, March 3, 2006] She combines finely tuned acoustic guitars—the essence of almost every arrangement—with violin, double bass, and rich percussion. Lyrically, her songs can be described as extremely romantic, soulful and very personal, [ [http://allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wvfexqtdldje Beloved One album review] - Allmusic.com ] this is how Rhodes explains the last album's lyrics: [http://www.virb.com/lourhodesuk]

Personal life

Lou Rhodes has two sons, Reuben and Solomon. She lives in countryside Wiltshire, England. [ [http://money.independent.co.uk/property/homes/article3088189.ece Country and western: Lou Rhodes' communal gothic manor house] - Independent.co.uk]

Discography

Albums

* 2006 "Beloved One"
* 2007 "Bloom" (A&G Records)

Singles

*2006 "Tremble"
*2007 "The Rain" (A&G Records)

External links

* [http://www.infinitebloom.com/ Infinite Bloom] (Rhodes' record label)
* [http://www.lourhodes.com/ Lou Rhodes Official Website]
* [http://www.last.fm/music/lou+rhodes Lou Rhodes page on last.fm]

References