Folk & Country > Singer/Songwriter Folk & Country > 10 GBP to 15 GBP

Advantages: Excellent musically and lyrically
Disadvantages: Relatively unknown

...experience or age. SOLID AIR After a string of critically acclaimed albums in the late 60’s and early 70’s he released ‘Bless the Weather’ (1971) which marked a departure for Martyn. After having recorded two albums with his then wife, folk singer Beverly Kutner she bowed out of the next project has she was expecting a baby. Martyn was also becoming frustrated with the limitations of the folk/rock niche he had carved out for himself. A desire to ...
...two. Tracks: Solid Air Over The Hill Don't Want To Know I'd Rather Be The Devil Go Down Easy Dreams By The Sea May You Never The Man In The Station Easy Blues Musicians: John Martyn - acoustic guitars, electric guitar, vocals, synthesiser Danny Thompson - double bass Rabbit (John Bundrick) - acoustic piano, electric piano, organ, clavinet Dave Mattacks – drums (Paul Kossof drums on May You Never) Dave Pegg - bass Speedy (Neemoi Acquaye) - ... Read review

Advantages: Eight of the greatest albums ever made
Disadvantages: None

TVZ was the greatest songwriter, lyricist, and singer ever. I was lucky enought to see him play live, once in Leicester in 1994, and then in London in December 1995. Both awesome experiences. This cd box set has his first 8 albums bunged onto 4 cds at a knockdown price. If I hadn't bought all of these ages ago, i would have got this like a shot. TVZ plays toubadour country folk like no one else. His songs have been covered by the likes of Emmylou ...
...a bit of folk/Dylan/Cohen, then you'll absolutely love Townes Van Zandt. Mr Mudd and Mr Gold is probably the greatest song ever written. Apocalyptic lyrics about a card game that mean so much. Any of his songs could be cited as a superb example of a man who scated the frayed ends of sanity and takes you to right into the blackest depths of despair. Completely uplifting. Tie on your flying shoes. ... Read review

Advantages: Great voice, Lyrics
Disadvantages: None

...age. Her eighth album entitled Liejacker is one of her best and has been critically acclaimed by the music press who consider her to be the greatest british songwriter of her generation. You may have read my review of London's Bloomsbury Theatre where I saw Thea Gilmore in concert and met her in the foyer after the gig where she signed my copy of this album. I requested this album on dooyoo So without further ado here is my review of Thea Gilmore's ...
...May. **Liejacker** 1. Old Soul This is a nice duet with Dave McCabe of The Zutons, the track opens with a gentle guitar and then Thea's distinctive vocals come in with the beat of the drum coming in gently every few seconds. The addition of Dave McCabe works really well as he offers up an emotive clear vocal. A wonderful start. 2. Black Letter This is a great track which has a darker feel to the opening track Old Soul. I love the Cello in this ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing tracks, great musicians!
Disadvantages: Communication

Bela Fleck & The Flecktones...an amazing array of just about everything you can put into a band while keeping it edgy, listenable, and exciting for the listener. This album in particular I picked up a few months back, and it's barely left my player since. I just can't get over the musicianship and technical work put into each song with such detail. If you enjoy Bela Fleck or even just heard a few songs and want to hear more go grab this album quick, ...
...--Sinister Minister-- Starts the album simple and funky enough with the work of the over-talented Victor Wooten on bass. Which is quickly joined by Bela Fleck on banjo and the ever elusive 'drumitar' worked by Future man. Which will set you in the groove of the song, and then enters an amazingly simple yet ever so catchy harmonica line that quickly becomes the basis of the song. Throughout the song each player shows real style and class and really ... Read review

Advantages: 37 awe inspiring songs
Disadvantages: None

...double collection is Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison. It was recorded in 1968 (well before i was born). This was the time of Presidential Abdication, The Vietnam War and the continuing Civil Rights struggle. It was also the same year Mr. Johnny Cash married Miss June Carter, his saviour. This cd really opened my eyes to what life was like "back in the day". With 19 great songs including "Folsom Prison Blues", "Cocaine Blues" and the fantastic "Jackson" ...
...The Second is at San Quentin, it was recorded a year after At Folsom, it too has some wonderfull songs including "Big River" "Starkville City Jail" which Johnny tells a story about the song before he sings it ,and of course the world famous "Ring Of Fire" and "Walk The Line. The Songs on this cd are:- 1 Big River 2 I still miss someone 3 Wreck of the old 97 4 I walk the line 5 Darlin' companion 6 I don't know where I'm bound 7 Starkville city ... Read review