Author

Derek Walker

I design kitchens by day and write by night, reviewing for national print outlets, an American webzine and my blog (walkerwords.wordpress.com). I had a stint reviewing for BBC Oxford for a few years. Music has been a passion since I was seven, but I also make time for games, family and fantasy football.

Albums

Yvonne Lyon: Growing Wild

12 January, 2021

Featuring a wealth of special guests, Yvonne Lyon’s ‘Growing Wild’ encourages successive listens, unearthing a tranche of details laid around skillfully crafted songs.

Albums

The Waterboys: Good Luck, Seeker

8 September, 2020

Every line feels crafted, the lyrics exude a mix of storytelling, spirituality, wit, passion and poetry. It would be criminal if this weren’t nominated for the next Mercury prize.

Albums

Atta Boy: Big Heart Manners

21 August, 2020

While Atta Boy never expected their début to go much beyond their own circle of friends and family, this release will be heard far and wide.

Albums

Kate Rusby: Hand Me Down

17 August, 2020

On ‘Hand Me Down’, Kate Rusby highlights how precious all music can be and delivers a truly individual set of covers that complements the originals beautifully.

Albums

Iona: Iona (Re-release)

31 July, 2020

Named after the Celtic island that inspired their music, Iona offer misty moods, dramatic themes and strong tunes. Celebrating 30 years, they are re-releasing this début with a bonus disc.

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