The Best Albums of 1999

Cry Cry Cry - Cry Cry Cry

Fish Records joint favourite release from last year (along with Ellis Paul's "Translucent Soul"), has now been released in the UK and not before time! Taking three of the brightest young, solo contemporary folk writers....full review

£13.49

Heather Eatman - Candy & Dirt

Spiky, sharp-edged alternative rock with a pure pop heart that's quite an achievement by the New York City-based singer-songwriter, Heather Eatman. 'Candy & Dirt' is her second album (she debuted with 'Mascara Falls'.... full review

£12.99

Kate Jacobs - Hydrangea

This, Kate's third album is akin to a collection of short stories, the tracks are inspired from family records, diaries and photos that she found on her parents farmhouse. There is a strong family theme running through.... full review

£12.99

Lucy Kaplansky - Ten Year Night

This third release from Lucy finally delivers the potential that has been evident on her previous albums. She is an expressive singer, with an unmistakable gentle voice and delivery style. The production on the album is very discrete.... full review

£12.99

Kate Rusby - Sleepless

It seems an age since "Hourglass" was released, which makes this new release from Kate all the more welcome. This release has 11 tracks, a mixture of "traditional drowning ballads and castle knocking down songs".... full review

£12.99

Nic Jones - In Search of Nic Jones

This album is a fantastic collection of songs, and the quality of Nic’s performances both as a storyteller and a guitarist are never less than breathtaking. Put together to re-create a typical Nic Jones concert, it highlights.... full review

£12.99

Erica Wheeler - Three Wishes

Erica is a singer / songwriter who draws her musical influences from folk and contemporary bluegrass, and mixes them to produce a melodic, enjoyable whole. There is no doubt where Erica roots lie, the album .... full review

£12.99

Kate Campbell - Rosaryville

This album, Kate’s fourth release takes you on a journey through Pan-American culture, stopping off to highlight the stories of individuals along the way. Her lyrics are so full of feelings, sharp observations and empathy.... full review

£12.99

Equation - The Lucky Few

This, the second Equation album, sits comfortably in the ground labelled 'folk/pop'. The influences of both are apparent in the choice of tracks (a mixture of self-penned and traditional) and in the instrumentation.... full review

£12.99

Various Artists - Respond 2CD set

A fantastic collection of 27 songs from female Boston-area singer / songwriters. The tracks come from a real mixture of artists, ranging from the established, the up-and-coming and the relatively unknown, this is an.... full review

£14.99