Albums

What makes this collection most remarkable is her ability to share the details of her life in a way that makes us all a little stronger, and a hopefully a little more understanding.

The occasional almost wilful unpredictability of Provincials’ music, much in spite of its consistencies of conviction and execution, is but one of its many attractions, tellingly complementing Seb and Polly’s unique combined creative forces.

The unique and utterly fascinating elemental power of Lewis born Iain Morrison’s music has never had a more emotive outlet than SÀL. He has surpassed even his own high standards in a work of unparalleled potency.

Old Salt’s energy and virtuosity hit you like a ton of bricks. If you’d told me I was listening to contemporaries of the Del McCoury band, rather than a bunch of talented youths from the town of Ghent, I would have believed it.

Again and again, Chadwick Stokes and The Pintos take the musical landscape and find ways to stand it on its head. Spanning centuries in a single disc, Stokes proves that making serious music doesn’t always need to be treated so seriously. Amen.

With a flawless track record to date, Harbour City Concerts bring only the absolute cream of roots talent to Nanaimo, BC… and it really doesn’t get any creamier than the dazzling Lonesome Ace Stringband.

Come On Up To The House: Women Sing Waits features some great highlights from the likes of Iris DeMent, Courtney Marie Andrews and Rosanne Cash who doesn’t just knock it out of the park, but the entire state.

So summing up, the long and the short of this review is a hearty, unqualified recommendation for this impeccably packaged disc – a seriously uplifting set from Andy Irvine and his chums. Bravo and encore!

Utah trio 3hattrio dip into the well for this live album which celebrates the 100th anniversary of Zion National Park, culminating in a haunting paean to the power of the landscape and a terrific culmination of a remarkable live experience.

Creating music is indisputably in Edd Donovan’s blood, these songs have solid foundations and were simply waiting for someone with a visionary radar to bring them into the world. An album for people with a taste for beauty, adventure, nature and wonder.

Martyn Joseph was back at The David Hall, South Petherton for the fifth time, a venue and an artist who seem made for each other. Standing under the iconic dome the acoustics seem to lift the singer songwriter’s passionate songs.

It’s been a good year for debut male/female duo albums, the latest coming from Kyle McGonegle and Liat Lis, better known as The Gossamer Strings. Due to the Darkness is a substantial and rewarding album.