Shadows Wake Me
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Shadows Wake Me is the first studio album by Canadian singer Damhnait Doyle
, released in 1996 (see 1996 in music
) on the indie label Latitude Records, then later EMI Music Canada. The album was produced by guitarist Ken Myhr, who previously worked with such artists as Jane Siberry and Cowboy Junkies
. Although a novice songwriter, Doyle co-wrote many songs on the album, some with Myhr, and others with Chris Tait
, Tim Welch, David Gray, and Anne Bourne.
Doyle said in interviews that her home province of Newfoundland
had a major influence: "Newfoundland has a lot to do with where my writing comes from and also the kind of person I am, my values and how I assert myself. It ties in with nature, the sea, folklore tales and the people surrounding me."
Music critics compared her vocal style to that of Sarah McLachlan
, with one critic noting the album "fits nicely between ethereal Sarah McLachlan and angry Alanis Morissette
."
The album charted on The Record
' s adult contemporary music
chart. Critic Greg Burliuk of the Kingston Whig-Standard
named it one of his top-ten favourite albums of the year, referring to Doyle as "the latest musical treasure from Newfoundland".
Following the album's success, she was nominated for a Juno Award
in 1997 for Best New Solo Artist
. She also received five East Coast Music Award nominations related to the album, but won none.
Damhnait Doyle
Damhnait Doyle [DAV-net] is a Canadian pop singer. The phonetic spelling of her first name also serves as the title of her 2003 album. Her most recent album, Lights Down Low, is a collection of covers...
, released in 1996 (see 1996 in music
1996 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996.-January:* January – At the trial of two American teenagers, Nicholaus McDonald and Brian Bassett, for the murder of Bassett's parents and young brother, defense lawyers attempt to lay the blame for the murders on the fact...
) on the indie label Latitude Records, then later EMI Music Canada. The album was produced by guitarist Ken Myhr, who previously worked with such artists as Jane Siberry and Cowboy Junkies
Cowboy Junkies
Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band. The group was formed in Toronto in 1985 by Margo Timmins , Michael Timmins , Peter Timmins and Alan Anton ....
. Although a novice songwriter, Doyle co-wrote many songs on the album, some with Myhr, and others with Chris Tait
Chris Tait
Chris Tait is a Canadian singer–songwriter and producer, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for the rock band Chalk Circle and later the group Big Faith.-Chalk Circle:Tait grew up in Newcastle, Ontario and his first band was called "The Casualties"...
, Tim Welch, David Gray, and Anne Bourne.
Doyle said in interviews that her home province of Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. Situated in the country's Atlantic region, it incorporates the island of Newfoundland and mainland Labrador with a combined area of . As of April 2011, the province's estimated population is 508,400...
had a major influence: "Newfoundland has a lot to do with where my writing comes from and also the kind of person I am, my values and how I assert myself. It ties in with nature, the sea, folklore tales and the people surrounding me."
Music critics compared her vocal style to that of Sarah McLachlan
Sarah McLachlan
Sarah Ann McLachlan, OC, OBC is a Canadian musician, singer and songwriter. Known for her emotional ballads and mezzo-soprano vocal range, as of 2006, she has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. McLachlan's best-selling album to date is Surfacing, for which she won two Grammy Awards and four...
, with one critic noting the album "fits nicely between ethereal Sarah McLachlan and angry Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette
Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer, and actress. She has won 16 Juno Awards and seven Grammy Awards, was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and also shortlisted for an Academy Award nomination...
."
The album charted on The Record
The Record (magazine)
The Record was a Canadian music industry magazine that featured record charts, trade news and opinions. David Farrell launched the publication in mid-1981, continuing its printed version until August 1999 when The Record continued as a website-based publication...
Adult contemporary music
Adult contemporary music is a broad style of popular music that ranges from lush 1950s and 1960s vocal music to predominantly ballad-heavy music with varying degrees of rock influence, as well as a radio format that plays such music....
chart. Critic Greg Burliuk of the Kingston Whig-Standard
Kingston Whig-Standard
The Kingston Whig-Standard is a newspaper in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. It is published daily, except on Sunday. It publishes a mix of community, national and international news and is owned by Sun Media...
named it one of his top-ten favourite albums of the year, referring to Doyle as "the latest musical treasure from Newfoundland".
Following the album's success, she was nominated for a Juno Award
Juno Award
The Juno Awards are presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music...
in 1997 for Best New Solo Artist
Juno Award for New Artist of the Year
The Juno Award for New Artist of the Year has been awarded since 1974 as recognition each year for the best new artist/musician in Canada. The category was originally divided by separate awards for men and women...
. She also received five East Coast Music Award nominations related to the album, but won none.
Track listing
- "A List of Things" (3:15)
- "Nothing Like the Truth" (3:45)
- "Las Vegas" (4:50)
- "Mystery to Me" (3:02)
- "Signal Hill" (4:07)
- "Shoreline" (5:17)
- "Whatever You Need" (3:07)
- "Sunday Mornings" (3:13)
- "Why" (3:38)
- "Jumping the Shadows" (2:59)
- "Please, Please Call" (3:48)
- "As I Roved Out" (5:05)