Recorded in Melbourne Australia and Los Angeles, California between July & November 2002.
Up All Night by Australian folk-pop group the Waifs is a sort of overly sensitive lite-folk fare, though it is not without its charm. The music is played well enough, with nice harmonies from sisters Vikki and Donna Simpson. The acoustic guitars are mixed with a bright shine, and the same might be said for many of the lyrics, which are filled with familiar imagery and clichés. A few stand-out songs include the disc's opener, "Fisherman's Daughter," and one of the disc's several obligatory road songs, "London Still." ~ Jesse Jarnow
From Australia
Personnel: Josh Cunningham (vocals, guitar, dobro, mandolin, ukulele); Vikki Simpson (vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica); Donna Simpson (vocals, acoustic guitar); Ben Franz (dobro, double bass, electric bass); Bruce Haymes (Wurlitzer organ, keyboards); David MacDonald (drums, percussion).
Audio Mixers: Chris Thompson; Steven Schram; Chris Thompson; Chris Thompson.
Recording information: ABC Studios, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (2002); Martin St Studios (2002); Real Music Studios, Los Angeles, CA (2002).
Photographers: Sam Hickey; Victor Rijken; The Waifs.
The Waifs: Joshua Cunningham (vocals, guitar, dobro, mandolin, ukulele); Donna Simpson (vocals, acoustic guitar); Vikki Simpson (vocals, guitar, harmonica); Ben Franz (dobro, electric double bass); David MacDonald (drums, percussion).
Additional personnel: Ben Haymes (Wurlitzer piano).
Uncut (8/03, p.114) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...UP ALL NIGHT's a wondrous collection of acoustic-based country-folk songs, full of wit and rootsy passion..."
Mojo (Publisher) (8/03, p.100) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...The Waifs have a nice, easy country/folk/rock edge with an Oz identity and quirky, self-deprecating lyrics."
Product Detail
Track Listing
1 Customer Review
Trk Song
1 Fisherman's Daughter
2 Nothing New
3 London Still
4 Lighthouse
5 Flesh and Blood
6 Highway One
7 Since I've Been Around
8 Fourth Floor
9 Rescue
10 Three Down
11 Sweetness
12 Up All Night