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The Paul Goodfellow Review / Press release Page!
The following Page contains Reviews sent in by you the fans and Press releases about Paul Goodfellow and his music. This page will be updated regularly, so keep checking to see if your review is on here. Remember to send all your reviews and pictures from gigs, etc to paul22k@hotmail.com
Paul Goodfellow Live @ The Ropery, 13th May 2002.
This was Paul's second gig since his throat operation and it was clear from the opening song that his voice has fully recovered. Paul's voice was stronger than ever as he ripped into a unique sounding cover of Nelly Fertardo's "Im like a bird". As it was a songwriter night, Paul only played one more song, which was one of the fans favourites, the emotional "Live for the moment". The crowd were a bit noisey, but it was clear that they were enjoying Paul's performance due to the sing-along drunks and the foot tappers. There's not much more to say, apart from the fact that I cant wait until Acoustic Corner on the 25th May. Goodfellow is back and this time, he's sounding better than ever.
Review By The Chairman
Here For The Taking - Album Review February 2002
The opening track is Pauls first ever self penned number "Broken Pieces". This is an excellent sing-along song with a catchy chorus that gets the audience involved. However as an album track it appears much more sorrowful. On the album it is a stripped down acoustic song and yet if this song was given a full production it would probably lose its poigniant edge. A good little opener.
Track two - "Live For The Moment" is more of the same, emotional lyrics with a catchy chorus. This time however, it is more forceful as the verses break into what is almost a demand: "Friends forever lets make it last / Live for the moment and not the past". A song full of passion.
Track Three - "One Way Forward" is another of Pauls early work. An original introduction proceeds into a series of statements of ability. A very dark song with a clear message.
Track Four - "Loves Resistance" this song has a very similar melody to Broken Pieces which does dissapoint you. But you still find yourself strolling down the street singing along to the chorus: "So come on lets work it out / So come on lets shout it out" - Pioneering it aint, but its still bloody catchy.
Just when I was begining to think Paul was running out of ideas I heard track five - "Drinking To Die". An alcohol fuelled story of despair. Drinking To Die has the maturity of a much older songwriter. It includes a top set of lyrics, a great tune and, if you listen to if for too long, your own hangover free of charge. One word - Excellent!
Track Six - "Still Dreaming" a pretty good follow up. It has a melody that gets stuck in your brain at the silliest of times. It also has all the ingredients of a good song.
Track Seven - "Shower The Love" The title suggests it should come from the 1960's hippy crowd and to some extent the song sounds that way too. Tuneful and as catchy as ever, it does however include the albums worst lyrics but these will go unrepeated.
Track Eight - "Dark Blue Night" contains no lyrics. The short but sweet latin guitar sounding number in which Paul shows he really can play guitar.
Track Nine - "Somebodies Child" is quite similar in style to Still Dreaming. Somebodies Child is the story of a free sprit who faces many problems with lots of angst and emotion. This song is a good song for an albums later stages.
Track Ten - "Catching Mermaids" by the standards of the rest of the album, this track is a little dissapointing. However the final track does grow on you. It is a good little number but not to the same extent of "Drinking To Die".
This album contains some pretty good stuff, especially in the second half of the L.P. There are some downpoints but also a lot of exciting material. Looking forward to hearing more from this young Songwriter.
Review By Tim Brock
Paul Goodfellow Live @ The Millhouse - 19/11/01
The gig kicked off with one of the fans favourites, Live for the moment. This is one of the original songs which features on Pauls first album. The old faithful fans seemed pleased although the regulars at this little, old fasioned style pub took a little longer to warmth to the occasion.
Paul is always keen to point out the need for original songwriting and so he lived up to this. By all accounts he did pretty well with the opener and he chose the right song for starting the proceedings.
Those who were not familiar with Pauls work were still not completely convinced and so to follow up his original material, Paul chose a true anthem, "Sing" by Travis. This was enough to make the less tuneful music revellers join in (Myself included).
The performance overall was a well polished affair and Paul oozed in confidence. Highlights of the gig came later in the show with two of the best tracks from Pauls first album "Here for the taking". These were the classics "Drinking to die" and "Broken Pieces" and a cover of the Oasis B-side "Talk Tonight". Pauls voice seemed to fit the songs perfectly and he maintained a competent performance for the instrumental parts despite a guitar failure.
The one thing lacking from the set was the latin guitar instrumental "Dark Blue Night". This was due to a second guitar having to be used due to a drunken singer at the interval.
Also in the set was a preview of a new track "Gypsy Girl" which will feature on Pauls new CD. Highlights also consisted of the track "Sombodies Child" a dedication to his father and the ironic finale of Paul Wellers "Brand New Start".
Overall a solid, if not perfect performance from a name you might like to remember for the future.
Review By Tim Brock
Paul Goodfellow Live @ The Millhouse - 18/11/2001
"I wonder where he's playing next." This is exactly what I found asking myself after my first experience of Paul's music. It was one of those evenings when you look at your watch and say to yourself and the guy half cut beside you, "It surely can't be over already?"
From the first lyric the on looking crowd's doubts about this young man's talents had vanished and a previously apprehensive atmosphere was now a distant memory. A surprised crowd of 50 plus, really took to the acoustic solo effort, and with good reason.
The evening's structure was built up of Paul's own work as well as covers; these included the likes of Shed Seven, Travis and Oasis.
The highlights of the evening from a personal point of view were the performances of Paul's own tracks, "Too much to drink" and "Gypsy Girl" with fantastically written lyrics. Both tracks feature on Paul's new EP and a purchase of this along with the current album "Here For The Taking" is high on my list of priorities in the new year.
With a slight taster of Pauls music, I now have great expectations of future work done by Paul. Especially up and coming project "Havana".
Overall the evening was a great night out with nothing short of brilliant music. Paul Goodfellow is sure to be a name we'll be hearing more of in the not to distant future.
Review By Jonathan McGuigan
Paul's Here For The Taking - 10/7/01
Paul's CD has come up trumps with all the team at Wear Valley Training. During their induction week, trainees have been reviewing Paul's CD and have said that it is "excellent" and "He is totally Amazing". We would like to wish Paul the best of luck, and we think he has a great future ahead of him!
Review by Wear Valley Training
Strumming Songs - January 2001
Teenage singer / songwriter Paul Goodfellow is already blazing a trail to the big time. A self-taught guitarist who has been writing his own material since the age of 13.
Paul got snapped up by new North Shields-based record label Elephant tree after he was spotted by producer Alan Blevins supporting Ex-Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell.
The company is now trying to get big London labels intrested in his music - and Paul is planning to hit the capital to promote himself after he finishes school next year.
Paul, of Beechwood Avenue, Low Fell, describes his material as melodic pop, and cites Sting and Oasis among his role models. Paul said: "I want to find credit for being a musician. I don't want to be the kind of performer you see in boy bands. A lot of people have said music is in my familys genes. I saved 100 pounds from doing a newspaper round to buy my first tatty guitar. Now all I want to put the North East back on the musical map. There's so much talent here, and the new Gateshead Music Centre can only make the scene better."
Paul's album, Here For The Taking, has been selling well at his recent gigs, which have included playing at the opening of the new Soundroom recording facility in Teams.
Anyone intrested to know more about Paul should contact his management on : 0191 4231421.
Reported By Gateshead's Herald And Post - Anthony Hendon
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