Ed Harcourt

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Born 14 August 1977.

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Biography

Ed Harcourt (born Edward Henry Richard Harcourt-Smith on 14 August 1977, in Wimbledon, London, England) is an English singer-songwriter. To date, he has released five studio albums, two EPs, and thirteen singles. His debut album, Here Be Monsters, was nominated for the 2001 Mercury Prize. His music is influenced by Tom Waits, Nick Cave, and Jeff Buckley, among others.

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  1. Back Into the Woods 2013

    Review of Back Into the Woods

    Reviewed by Jaime Gill

    Harcourt’s sixth album features moments of deft, delicate brilliance.

  2. Lustre 2010

    Review of Lustre

    Reviewed by James Skinner

    Harcourt proves he’s a singer of uncommon charm on this fifth album.

  3. Until Tomorrow Then 2007

    Review of Until Tomorrow Then

    Reviewed by Lizzie Ennever

    A perfect collection of songs to demonstrate his huge repertoire.

  4. Strangers 2004

    Review of Strangers

    Reviewed by Richard Banks

    There's something about his melodic blend of romance and melodrama that's innately...

  5. Here Be Monsters 2001

    Review of Here Be Monsters

    Reviewed by Annabel Caulton

    There are glorious, uplifting love songs that pluck playfully at your...

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