Folk & Country > British Folk Folk & Country

Advantages: Weel written, heartfelt, folk-pop
Disadvantages: nothing major enough to say

Like many new artists and bands Teddy Thompson really got his biggest break by appearing on Jools Holland's program. This is, indeed, where I came accross this outstanding folk artist. The son of folk ledgends, Linda and Richard Thompson, it seemed almost inevitable that Teddy would follow in the family business. Like the Wainrights before him the second generation of family folk is much more mainstream, with a contemporary production. This allows ...
...listeners; and not just the folk niche of their parents. The record itself is a very light, melodic sound, that really allows his voice to shine through. The rough, passionate, and well performed vocals lend themselves to the expertly constructed and thought through lyrics. The first track; Shine So Bright, seems to lead us to belive Thompson has a quest for stardom. But this hasnt meant that the record has turned into a piece of over-produced, ... Read review

Advantages: Relaxing, chilled-out, and with good lyrics to boot
Disadvantages: Quite downbeat at times, but not necessarily a disadvantage!

I stumbled across Polly Paulusma after downloading a single of hers for free, "Over The Hill", and it was on hearing this song which persuaded me to buy the album. The album is quite simply breathtaking! Each song has enough individuality to stand out on its own, which I have found to be the opposite with many folk artists, and as such it becomes harder to pick a favourite song from the album. The lyrics on each track are of a decent quality and ...
...found all too frequently with many modern artists, but they are sung beautifully and seemingly effortlessly by the magnificent Paulusma. For me, the standout tracks are "Over The Hill", "Mea Culpa", and "I Was Made To Love You", but to be fair they are all worthy of mentioning. I think Of Paulusma as a female Damien Rice, and hopefully she will someday rise to the same levels of fame as he has. ... Read review

Advantages: Great tracks prefomed by Kathryn and some great musicans.
Disadvantages: A few weird tracks which require some knowledge.

...album 'There may be some strange moments - but its from the heart, and its as true as it gets...' Here's a breakdown of the tracks; 1. Side Echos, Down the Side - Kathryn performs this track on the pipes with saxophonist Andy Shepard. The side is one of Newcastle's oldest streets, and is a tune that was never recorded or named ever before, these tow tunes were written for the opening of the Gateshead Millennium bridge. This track gives you the feeling ...
...cd comes across as slightly strange with Kathryn kneeling in a barn with a glass of champagne in her hand, but i guess this fits in well with the album title. The inlay sleeve is full of information about herself and about the groups, musicians that are also featured in the cd. The tracks which contain vocals have the lyrics also included in the inlay sleeve. There are some nice pictures as well as quotes from other musicians in the sleeve. Value ... Read review

Advantages: Life invigorating rebellious country music
Disadvantages: contemporary country lovers may not like

Title: In Pieces Performer: Garth Brooks Genre: Country Sub Genre: Contemporary Country Release Date: 04/03/2002 Original Release Year: 1993 Garth Brooks is an American country singer/songwriter from Yukon Oklahoma and for those that have seen that constant annoying advert for Who Wants to be a Millionaire, his first name is Troyal. Garth Brooks' success is legendary with several albums going diamond he has sold between 100 and 200 million ...
...and finds a fan base in the most unlikeliest of places once discovered. In Pieces is Garth Brooks studio album out of six to date. In Pieces In Pieces to date has sold over 8 million albums, an incredible feat. Garth Brooks is very well known by his fans for having very high octane, energetic, too much caffeine type live concert performances and In Pieces is as close as you can get to one of his shows musically. What i mean is that this album ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful Acoustic Guitar Poetical Folk Pop Ballads
Disadvantages: Very few if any

Jack Savoretti has set the UK alight with his Debut Album 'Between The Minds' Deluxe. Not only a talented guitarist with a voice that sounds stunning but also lyrics and music that flows almost poetically. If there's a BRIT newcomer award then my vote goes to Savoretti. The CD's ooze quality, a blend of Bob Dylan, Tom Baxter, Damien Rice, Simon & Garfunkel, Nick Drake, Neil Young and James Blunt. Songs such as 'Dreamers', 'Dr.Frankenstein', 'Between ...
...Band' are simply fantastic, CD2 unplugged includes Live songs and a spine chilling brilliant version of Johnny Cash's 'Ring Of Fire'.To top it off a beautiful version of 'Between The Minds' with piano accompaniment. If you love ballads, songs with meaning, acoustic guitar, good quality songs, poetical stories and music at it's best,you'll love these CD's. I can't give 11/10 so it's 10/10 with STARS ON. ... Read review