Richard Hawley (born Richard Willis Hawley, 17 January 1967, Sheffield, England) is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer. After his first band Treebound Story (formed while he was still at school) broke up, Hawley found success as a member of Britpop band Longpigs in the 1990s. He later played with Pulp, led by his friend Jarvis Cocker. As a solo musician, Hawley has released six studio albums to date.
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Truelove's Gutter 2009
Reviewed by Jon Lusk
Takes risks, but doesn’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.
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Lady's Bridge 2007
Reviewed by Ian Wade
An utterly lovely, timeless album that Hawley can be proud of.
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Lowedges 2003
Reviewed by Niky Daley
This is melodic songwriting at its best and a pleasure to listen to...
