James Yorkston’s third album as a folk troubadour sees him strip back his sound even further, if such a thing is possible. The Athletes, his usual backing band, are absent this time (although most members appear throughout the record) and much of the record appears to have been home-recorded ... Read review
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Initially cutting his performing chops in a series of punk bands, James Yorkston was
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propelled into the U.K. folk limelight after securing an opening slot supporting John Martyn.His third album, YEAR OF THE LEOPARD, finds Yorkston in full creative bloo...
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Advantages: Warm welcoming sound. Disadvantages: Becomes dull towards end.
James Yorkston’s third album as a folk troubadour sees him strip back his sound even further, if such a thing is possible. The Athletes, his usual backing band, are absent this time (although most members appear throughout the record) and much of the record appears to have been home-recorded by Yorkston himself. Adding to this intimate vibe is producer Paul Webb, once of 80s ambient wonders Talk Talk, appearing here under the name of Rustin Man (his ... ...up over the years help create a warm, analogue sound that resonates throughout the album, creating a pleasing, coherent LP that benefits from long, sustained listens, as opposed to taking each song separately. Opener ‘Summer Song’ is a typical Yorkston composition; long and reflective, it slowly uncoils its myriad charms to the listener, the lovely snaking acoustic guitar waving around the plaintive, lovelorn vocals, and pushing the music forwards ...
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Album Notes: Initially cutting his performing chops in a series of punk bands, James Yorkston was propelled into the U.K. folk limelight after securing an opening slot supporting John Martyn.His third album, YEAR OF THE LEOPARD, finds Yorkston in full creative bloom--from traditional acoustic folk to more experimental spoken word pieces, its spare beauty is lent a cohesiveness from Paul Webb's delicate production and sparse arrangements. Yorkston's wispy intonation brims with an understated yet affecting charm. Happily flouting easy tags like "new folk" or "singer-songwriter," THE YEAR OF THE LEOPARD is a highly original work by an artist at the height of his powers.
Album Reviews: Magnet (p.112) - "LEOPARD is so quiet and somber it barely exists, but it's the perfect soundtrack for late-night reveries."
Titles on disc 1
1.: Summer Song
2.: Steady As She Goes
3.: Year Of The Leopard
4.: 5am
5.: Woozy With Cider
6.: I Awoke
7.: Brussels Rambler
8.: Orgiva Song
9.: Don't Let Me Down
10.: Us Late Travellers
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