Reg Meuross Fire & Dust 8/10 Reg Meuross’s Fire & Dust: The Woody Guthrie Story is a compelling tribute to the legendary folk musician, blending storytelling with heartfelt melodies. Commissioned by Pete Townshend, who co-produced and played on the album, Meuross captures Guthrie’s spirit with authenticity and depth. The album’s title track sets the tone […]
Warren Zeiders Can A Heart Take 10/10 Warren Zeiders delivers a powerhouse performance in Can A Heart Take, a raw, emotionally charged track that blends his signature gravelly vocals with a storm of heartache and resilience. The song captures the toll of love lost, asking the gut-wrenching question: “How much pain can a heart take
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Too Many Train Rides 8/10 Nielsen’s roots in the 1980s Danish punk rock scene show on this album, with lyrical deftness that is usually a staple of folk punk such as the line ‘I’m just screwing my own mental health’ on the track ‘Mother’s Ruin’. Accompanied on most tracks by an acoustic guitar backing, Nielsen’s
Dan Jones – One More Whiskey for the Road, 9/10 Dan Jones’ One More Whiskey for the Road is a rich, heartfelt country rock EP that blends classic storytelling with a rugged, soulful edge. Drawing from influences like Luke Combs and Chris Stapleton, Jones crafts an authentic sound steeped in emotion and experience. The standout
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The Black Eyed Sons are back; but with a new name. Previously known as The Quireboys, the rock outfit have charged back into our lives with this instantly catchy album offering. First track ‘Lie To Me’ includes some too often underappreciated harmonica, which we are big fans of – in fact, there’s enough harmonica on
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Knightley’s album delivers an emotionally charged collection, starting with ‘Transactions,’ a beautifully written tribute to the downtrodden, addressing key issues in the UK, including immigration, identity, and the Post Office Scandal. ‘The Ride (The Winter Yards)’ offers a reflective, lockdown-inspired track, while ‘If You Come Back’ boasts a captivating guitar line, with a groove that
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Fun, energetic and lyrics that make you want to chant along, the opener to Jess & The Bandits new album, ‘God Did Good’ is the perfect way to kick the whole thing off. As the band go through the track list, each song is impressively and equally strong. Jess makes the most of her powerful
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A true traditional folk song, this track is based on the poem, ‘The Brig Lily’ by David Kelly. The track starts with a Manx spoken word section, highlighting the upbringing of the poet on the Isle of Man. Traditional balladry is hard to find nowadays and good traditional balladry even harder, but this song, with
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Sarah’s biggest hit went viral online – and it’s easy to see how. A track that will touch the hearts of any parent, the track highlights Sarah’s ability to write music that really speaks to people. Sweet, gentle and caring, ‘SUNFLOWER’ emulates in music and lyric the sentiment of quiet support that embodies the ideal
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Scott writes in with an honesty that is rare to find. She can get to the heart of an issue, as in ‘Broken Homes’, the line “Sometimes you have to break a home to mend a family/sometimes broken turns out to be better” hits close to the bone and would resonate with anyone who has
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