Back to the roots
Skillfully crafted roots music seems to be enjoying something of a resurgence right now, especially across the pond in the United States of America.
Most of the artists featured here are unlikely to become household names, but open-minded listeners should find their largely acoustic musical exploits highly rewarding.
These ten CDs cover a wide range of musical creations, from the evocative flights of The Ciderhouse Rebellion to the rampant eclecticism of Maartin Allcock and Green Diesel’s classic take on the electric folk-rock sound that first flourished. in the early seventies.
1. The Cider House Rebellion (under the eaves)
Genius Loci 2: The Valley of Iron
Completely improvised folk from accordion ace Murray Grainger and demonic fiddler Adam Summerhayes.
2. Green Diesel (Talking Elephant)
Excellent folk rock from a Kent band inspired by bands such as Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and Mr Fox.
3. Karen Matheson (vertical recordings)
Delightfully subtle and understated from Scottish folk artist Karen Matheson, one of the main contributors to the BBC’s award-winning ‘Transatlantic Sessions’ series.
4. Declan O’Rourke (East-West)
Irish singer-songwriter O’Rourke explores interesting lyrical themes in a compelling musical ensemble produced by Paul Weller at Black Barn Studios in Ripley, Surrey.
5. The Pawn Shop Saints (Dollyrocker Records)
The exceptional Jeb Barry and his talented cohorts follow 2020’s Ordinary Folks with another batch of memorable ditties.
6. Oysterband (Running Man Records)
Oysterband (Running Man Records) – Reading the Sky
The British folk-rock institution returns after a long hiatus with a generous helping of emotionally charged material that has become its artistic trademark.
7. The Matthews Baartmans Plot (Talking Elephant)
Iain Matthews’ latest collaboration with Dutch multi-instrumentalist BJ Baartmans is generously sprinkled with mature and thoughtful gems.
8. Maartin Allcock (talking elephant)
Interesting and eclectic solo offering from former Fairport and Jethro Tull stalwart with guest appearances from Ian Anderson and Tull’s Clive Bunker.
9. Mark Harrison (self-published)
Outstanding double CD of folk-blues Mark Harrison with reflections on the human condition backed by bassist Charles Benfield and ace of percussion Ben Welburn.
10. David Ferguson (Fat Possum Records)
Nashville veteran sound engineer Ferguson is a solo performer for the first time, tackling covers of some of his favorite songs.
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This notice was published: 2022-06-05 15:30:39
