Our Song of the Day comes from Rachel Newton’s new album West which is also one of our Featured Albums of the Month. Rachel shared the following about A Token:
I was struck by the sentiment in this song. As with many ballads, it gives a clear message. forgiveness and moving on from one’s guilt is such a universal topic and I feel it’s an easy song to relate to in that way. It’s a very simple song, but one that for me is really powerful.
In his review of the album, Neil McFadyen concluded:
Rachel Newton’s previous solo albums have provided a rich tapestry of sound that’s incorporated a multitude of instruments, and talented musicians, with her vocal / harp arrangements. In heading to the comparative solitude of Wester Ross, she seems to have been able to draw on her exceptional skills as a solo performer to present her unique mix of Gaelic and English, traditional and contemporary, in a new way. This album never sounds sparse or minimalist (even when it’s almost silent), it’s almost as if the setting has helped Rachel Newton pour more of herself into this album than ever before. West is a significant accomplishment; a rich, deeply moving, and immensely enjoyable album.
Don’t miss Rachel solo tour this month which includes The Slaughtered Lamb in London (tickets), The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen and the Black Swan Folk Club in York. See all dates below.
Rachel is touring the album now
Rachel Newton Solo Tour Dates
OCTOBER
2nd – Solo @ The Lemon Tree, ABERDEEN tickets
3rd – Solo @ Dunoon Burgh Hall, DUNOON tickets
4th – Solo @ Paisley Arts Centre, PAISLEY tickets
6th – Solo @ Slaughtered Lamb, LONDON tickets
7th – Solo @ Haverhill Arts Centre, HAVERHILL, SUFFOLK tickets
9th – Solo @ The Art House, SOUTHAMPTON tickets
10th – Solo @ House Concert, NEWARK (contact info@rachelnewtonmusic.com for details)
11th – Solo @ Black Swan Folk Club, YORK tickets
12th – Solo @ The Pound Arts Centre, CORSHAM, WILTSHIRE tickets
13th – Solo @ House Concert, HEREFORD (contact info@rachelnewtonmusic.com for details)
West is out now. Order via http://www.rachelnewtonmusic.com/shop.html