Grain of Light review
Harmonies and intricate acoustic guitar interplay are at the heart of the shimmering ‘Thick As Thieves’, while ‘Holy Well’ weds a medieval ambiance to a heartbreaking tale with the air of “trad. arr.” about it. Something the Fairports practically made a career out of, and executed here as well as their finest efforts.
The timely, and timeless joy of the gorgeous flute driven thing, ‘Yule Tidings’ would bring tears of joy to Scrooge, and epic closer ‘Long Barrow Hill’ combines penny whistle, acoustic guitars, and perfect harmonies in a lengthy tale of olden days that manages to evoke fond memories of C.O.B., ‘John Barleycorn’, Forest, Tir Na Nog, and Gryphon.
Easily the Folk Album of The Year for this listener.”
Jeff Penczak, Terrascope.
Here’s the Grain of Light opener…
Wheel of Stone review
Martin’s voice is as fresh and emotionally revealing as ever, having lost none of the lustre that has graced nearly 40 years of unforgettable songs… These “time larks” have indeed lovingly resurrected the vintage British folk sound, and four decades on, their “sound” is alive and well and you’re unlikely to hear anything better this year.”
Jeff Penczak, Terrascope.
Wheel of Stone review
Jan Otten, de zilveren ondergrondse.
Hear previews of Wheel of Stone tracks below…