Albums

An evening such as this, filled with great songs, excellently performed and linked with chat that’s every bit as entertaining is just what folk club guest nights should be about.

Formed in 1979, And Also The Trees return with their latest album and like the tendrils, vines and roots of the earth upon which they draw ‘Born Into The Waves’ wraps itself around your mind and germinates.

This is a fine follow-up to Ninebarrow’s debut, the songs contain a wealth of detail and richness, showcasing their stunning harmony singing. An intricately woven display of light and shade which is sure to become a firm favourite of every folk music fan, and deservedly so.

Sam Carter’s third solo album ‘How the City Sings’ presents a perfectly balanced blend of soft acoustics, upbeat rhythms and fiery rock. A wonderfully engaging release that showcases the wide spectrum of his craft.

For their latest offering Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons heads towards the rockier side of Americana roots for an album that’s sure to add to their already solid reputation.

The Narrows is Grant-Lee Phillips first recording in Music City which makes previous offerings sound like warm-ups…One of the best albums of his career.

Round Tower Blues is one of those albums of near-perfection that both deserves your close attention and withstands close scrutiny in spite of its deceptive simplicity of expression.

Produced by John McCusker, the latest offering from The Paul McKenna Band is yet another first-class collection of contemporary acoustic music inspired by a love of the traditions it fosters.

For Reg Meuross’ 11th album he marks a return to the one man and a guitar format that initially inspired him and which is the template for his live shows. It’s one you should seek out.

It’s been a long wait for a second full album from Pilgrims’ Way but with Red Diesel they have come up with a CD that puts them firmly back into the leading pack of young traditional musicians.

Prospect Of Skelmersdale is a rare album that manages to be socially aware without being preachy, sonically vibrant without being derivative, but this one ticks all the right boxes. A superbly refreshing listen.

Winter Wilson’s superbly crafted musicianship and heartfelt songs and performance are the bedrock which this country’s folk circuit rests and both it and the world would be a poorer place without them.