Siobhan Donaghy

Well, i just have to say i love Siobhan.... america must wake up to her talent!!! Some of her music is a little poppy... BUT STILL! It's great! Dreamy, Eerie, and Moving.... her voice echos through this sultry mix of electronica bliss. Simple pure beauty. I jsut don't understand how america fames these awfull artists we have.... WAKE UP!!! Itunes america doesn't even have it! I had to go to UK Itunes

"Ghosts" by Siobhan Donaghy is simply outstanding, just SUBLIME! It is so rare for me to gush about a particular CD. Usually I will like a few songs or less on a CD, with one, possibly two being really great. With "Ghosts," however, I cherish every song. This CD, like the editorial review says, certainly is ethereal. But it is not a weirded-out, avante-garde, experimental type of music. I don't like that sort of crap. Rather, this is just simply some of the most beautiful, dreamy, lush and fantastic stuff ever! These songs reach for the heavens with feet on the ground. Dreamy and lush yet accessible and totally listenable! Not one song is disapointing. My favarite is "There's A Place." I listen to it over and over. It's a disgrace and shame that this CD and Siobhan Donaghy are not more well-known (at least in the States.) A crying shame! Please girl, get yourself out there! Get your songs on t.v., get in the media-and please make more music!

This is truly the best work Siobhan Donaghy has ever done. If you liked Revolution in Me, you will love this. Outstanding vocals and lyrics. 12 Bar Acid Blues was particularly catchy. There is not a song here that I don't love.

and hopefully folks will find this one and give it the listens that it deserves. You truly feel as though a revolution is happening after listening to "Revolution In Me" by Ms. Donaghy. She shows no sign of letting up with this debut that has several key tracks that you should not miss for anything. They are:

Overrated
Little Hits
As You Like It
Suasex
Faces
Dialect

really the whole cd is listen to worthy and a repeat after that. Very enjoyable and a delight to listen to. Revolution In Me is just the beginning for a talented singer/writer on her way up in the music scene...once again.

I heard 'Overrated' from a P2P sharing network, and I fell in love with the song. I then visited her website, where I was immediately impressed with the creativity of the anagram of her name: Shanghai Nobody, and the layout of the website, which adopted the concept of a magazine format. (Unfortunately the website doesn't exist anymore.)

Previewing tracks like 'Nothing But song', 'Twist of Fate' and 'As You Like It', I decided to go to Borders and preview the rest of the album, and I purchased it on that same day.

Anyway, here are my favorites:
Overrated
Dialect
Twist of Fate
Man Without Friends

Lyrically, I think Siobhan borrows a little too much from Shakespearean plays - it's apparent in the way the tenses are placed in some songs (ie. Dialect and X&Y). Not surprising considering she majored in Literature while she was in the university.

Musically, however, the album is a winner. Production is slick and the choice of instruments (as well as protools, I would assume) give the album an eclectic feel with an edge. I'm thinking 'Dialect' - that's edge. The guitar-bruised tracks of 'Overrated' and 'Twist of Fate' made them obvious singles, and are some of the stronger tracks on this album. 'Man Without Friends' is undoubtedly one of my favorites - I didn't like it at first but now I LOVE it - the guitar intro is extremely pleasant and easy on the ears.

If you haven't ventured into British indie music yet, start with this. It'll blow you away.

I'm a little disheartened by the fact that Siobhan was dropped from London Records (the same reason why her website was taken down as well), but (good for her) she managed to sign with Parlophone! So there's gonna be an album out this year, which I am definitely going to watch out for.

Wow, this album is pretty terrific. The experimental sounds are a treat, as well as Donaghy's lusciously bitter vocals. The subject matter of the songs are varied and very interesting, and the lyrics - though not thoroughly artful - display great promise. Some of the songs are pretty darn odd and challenging to the listener, but this is what art is all about and Donaghy succeeds with brilliance. This album is simply great, and that is precisely why no-one is buying it.

First of all I would like to say, this album is very underrated. It deserved to do better then it did,

The single 'Overrated' is best on the album, it hit #19 in the UK charts I believe. Deserved a lot better. It is catchy, and you will notice it on first listen.

Songs that appeal at first listen are 'Overrated', like I said before, 'Twist Of Fate', 'Nothing But Song' and 'Revolution In Me'. After a few more listens, 'Iodine', 'Little Bits' and 'Man Without Friends' will also become your favorits.

The good thing about this album is, that there are no actual weak tracks, and Shiobhan Donaghy's voice is able to do all the tracks just fine. She even makes the high notes.
The problem however is, that none of the tracks really make you think; wow, what track was that? That truly is a pity. This album would have sold a lot better if they would have paid more attention to making 2 really good tracks, to make the album gain some attention. But honestly, this album deserved to a lot better then it did. I believe it sold 5000 copies.

I hope she will get the attention she deserves when she releases her second album solo.

Siobhan Donaghy was once a member of the UK hitmachine called the Sugababes. With them she made an honest, original record; One Touch. But Siobhan (pronounced Shih-vohn) didn't feel at home and quit right before a performance in Asia. While the Sugababes recruited Heidi Range to replace her and made the radio-friendly but uninspired "Angels With Dirty Faces", Siobhan disappeared from the music scene. She didn't think she'd ever return. Lucky for us, she did. With Revolution In Me, she has made a record that sounds like the second Sugababes one should have sounded, if you ask me. It's a solid, sincere pop album with many different influences. Nothing but Song is relaxed and a bit groovy, Suasex has got a great hook, and Faces has a sound that reminds me of pearly white beaches and brightblue seas. Personal favourite is the lovely political Iodine.

I haven't heard her "Revolution in Me" album yet but i know it will hit stores soon. Siobhan Donaghy, ex-sugababe member, has indeed showed true talent in her songs like "twist of fate" and "overrated"...
Her vocals are unique, kinda trip-hoppy with some strength...
The song "Twist of Fate" has a pop/rock approach which is slightly different from the sugababes style of music yet it has nice sound effects and electric guitar parts that makes it more stylish than any of the Sugababes songs. It also has a slight tint of the sugababes in it because of the sound distortions at some parts. The overall tune is very catchy and i've yet to get tired of it...very melodious...
I really really recommend this single...
in addition, it comes with the video...it's a cool vid!

Maybe even purchase her upcoming "Revolution in Me" album...

Whilst the media seem to hype up the UK's next big thing to 'make it' over in America, it always seems to be samish, boring r'n'b tripe. What the press is missing out on is a dazzling young talent from London named Siobhan Donaghy. An original member of Sugababes (she left in 2001 after a string of rows with the other members) but her music is much better than theirs.

This single 'Twist of Fate' is a wonderfully crafted pop rock single (not an Avril rip off though) with beautifully soulful vocals and a trippy beat. She reminds me somewhat of artists like Tori Amos and Paula Cole. Instead of purchasing this single try and get hold of soon to be released album 'Revolution In Me', it's absolutely stunning. If you can't find it, try downloading 'Twist of Fate', 'Over Rated' or 'Nothing But Song'. Trust me, she is worth your time.

If you like the first track, then you will like the whole album. 12 Bar Acid Blues is another classic. Anyways, the thing with this album is that it isn't overwhelming - I listen to it repeatedly in the office and everyone loves the tracks - none of the songs will grind on your nerves - lyrics are catchy - the music bounces all over beautifully - there is enough variety from song to song to make each song memorable... What can I say, it's become a favorite unexpectedly.