Tag Archives: folk rock

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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TIR NA NÓG – Live At The Half Moon

May 17, 2016

Mega Dodo 2016 Material myth-making from the inhabitants of ethereal otherworld: famed Irish duo condense their murk for all to see. This little collective seemed a vital piece in an Éire musical mosaic, and their three Charisma albums traced Leo … Continue reading →

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GEOFFREY RICHARDSON – The Garden Of Love

April 22, 2016

Esoteric Antenna 2015 Hazy summery record from the Canterbury scene associate who makes nuance the name of the game. If the title of Geoffrey Richardson’s second solo album – its emotional theme following up 1993’s “Viola Mon Amour” – suggests … Continue reading →

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THE REFORM CLUB – Never Yesterday

April 7, 2016

Angel Air 2016 From the parochial to pan-continental, English gents reflect on their world and rock into the future. “Led by former MP for Lewes, UK” could be a nice selling point for Norman Baker’s band if the ensemble weren’t as good … Continue reading →

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