Coles Corner (20th Anniversary Edition) (Vinyl LP, Zoetrope)

'Coles Corner' was Hawley's third studio album and his first for Mute Records. After five years of garnering praise for his songwriting talents and heart-melting baritone voice, and steadily building a solid fanbase through his outstanding live performances, hard work paid off on an album regarded by many as his best. Recorded in Sheffield's Yellow Arch Studios, and co-produced with his long-time bassist Colin Elliot, and Mike Timm, Coles Corner featured fellow musicians Shez Sheridan (guitars), Jon Trier (keyboards), Jonny Wood (upright bass) and Andy Cook (drums). They conjured up an exquisite album inspired by Hawley's love of vintage 40's and 50's sounds, chamber pop, country, blues, and rock 'n roll, on a set of intimate love songs full of nostalgia, regret, sadness and a bittersweet atmosphere, on a collection that would cement Hawley's abiding love and passion for his hometown of Sheffield.

Tracklist

01. Coles Corner
02. Just Like the Rain
03. Hotel Room
04. Darlin' Wait for Me
05. The Ocean
06. Born Under a Bad Sign
07. I Sleep Alone
08. Tonight
09. (Wading Through) The Waters of My Time
10. Who's Gonna Shoe Your Pretty Little Feet?
11. Last Orders