Tag Archives: folk rock

THE BILLS – Trail Of Tales

November 16, 2016

Borealis 2016 Folk felicity and cosmic consciousness: Canadian quintet celebrate their 20th anniversary in style. There’s a sublime moment near the end of this album, when five voices blend in celestial harmony of “When The Last Leaf Falls” and what … Continue reading →

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DAVID McWILLIAMS ‎- Lord Offaly

November 8, 2016

Dawn 1972 / Esoteric 2016 Before the days of Pearly Spencer: esteemed Irish minstrel explores medieval lore. Those who know David McWilliams only by his 1967 classic may be familiar with the singer’s storytelling flair and attention to detail, but … Continue reading →

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WILL Z.​ – ​A New Mirrored You

October 7, 2016

G.O.D. 2016 Reflection of two worlds: Belgian artist looks for an balance between the mundane and the imaginary. From the BOOK OF AM project to a book by Dante, Will Z. has been trying to uncover all things subconscious in … Continue reading →

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STEAMHAMMER – Mountains

October 5, 2016

B&C 1970 / Esoteric 2016 Harnessing gravity, one of the most underrated British bands hit their peak without getting high. Blindingly brilliant, this quartet should be spoken of in reverential tones but their colors have been covered in patina far … Continue reading →

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KAY HOFFMAN – Foret Silva

August 26, 2016

Belle Antique 1985 / Sommor 2016 Ancient manuscript brought to life – and buried alive – in a tangle of international talent that stood the test of time. Carl Orff may have turned “Carmina Burana” into cantata but his symphonic … Continue reading →

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