A mellow little folky gem

Bloody lovely Bruce. Thanks. Where have I heard the title track before ? Was it a movie ?

I had a listen here

A couple of spin-off questions :

1) Has anyone heard Eddie Reader's recent CD of celtic songs ?

2) Whatever happened to "Sunhouse" ? I am quite fond of their self-titled album (the one that starts : "we go crazy on the weekend"). Have they done anything since ?

Thirded.

I've had this one for a couple of days now and have to say it's quite delightful. 'Tender to the blues' in particular is a marvellous track.


Nick

Glad you like it. Anything from your collection which is similar you could recommend in return?

Bruce

Tricky one this Bruce!
To me 'moving up country' has a shambling, organic, home grown feel to it. Perfect sunday morning music. Don't really have much that's really similar but if I had to take a stab at it I'd go for the following...

Soul Journey - by Gillian Welch
Kings of Convenience - Quiet is the New Loud
Jayhawks - Hollywood Town Hall
Cowboy Junkies - The Trinity Sessions
Gorky's Zygotic Mynci - Barafundle
Wheat - Hope and Adams

Nick

Bruce,

Just wanted to thank you for this recommendation. I finally got a copy via a friend who was in London a few months ago. First impressions were a bit ho-hum so I put it to one side. I've just picked it up again and started listening to it in earnest and yes, once it gets in, it's quite lovely. Definitely a keeper.

I suspect that I'm the only person in NZ to have a copy of this album, so tips like this are really important to me.

Thanks again.

Nice to know you've enjoyed it too. St Patrick probably my most listened-to track of last year.


I eagerly await a follow up but wonder if it can have the same grace and charm. If I can tickle your tastebuds with another tip-try Willard Grant 'Regard The End'. Gloomy alt.country done with real panache. Still satisfying after countless plays.

Bruce

Minky

re Eddi Reader's "Songs of Robert Burns" (if that's the celtic one you meant) is a mixed bag really - some very good tracks and some mediocre. Very much a try before you buy CD.

cheers

Nigel

That sounds quite wonderful; I've just ordered it. If you like that, also consider the Sea & Cake's self-titled CD.

One of my favorite artists, a local Toronto folk favourite, is Jory Nash. His voice is somewhat reminiscent of Paul Simon, and his songwriting and musicianship are fantastic. There are many samples to hear on his site. I'm very lucky to have him playing at my upcoming 40th b-day in September!

I've also got Linda Saslove on the bill. She doesn't have any music samples on her site at the moment, but her stuff sounds very much like Joni Mitchell, and I'm not just saying that to be provocatively cliché.

I realize my stance is controversial, but I generally prefer my own listening room to live performances. However, for intimate music like this, nothing can beat the live experience. And when it's an unamplified performance from a favourite musician, in comfort of your own home, at a time of your choosing, and surrounded by your family and friends... it's going to a very special event!

-=> Mike Hanson <=-

Another thought is early Martin Stephenson and The Daintees such as Gladsome, Humour and Blue or Boat To Bolivia. Has that slighlty ramshackle atmosphere like James Yorkston.

I'm absolutely with Mike about live performances too. Don't really live live albums really either!

Bruce

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Originally posted by Bruce Woodhouse:
Don't really [like] live albums really either!

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I'm with you on that. Generally live performances aren't as polished as the studio ones, and the sound recording quality is questionable. Occasionally one will be fantastic, though. For a great example, check out Ketil Bjørnstad's Grace.

-=> Mike Hanson <=-

Yeah - whatever happened to Sunhouse? - I like that album too!