Fish Records Mailer - Issue 31 (Oct/Nov 2004) The first catalogue after the summer break always contains a strong selection of discs, but this year has been exceptional; the Anais Mitchell disc deservedly leads off this mailer as it’s one of the strongest and most distinct albums we’ve heard over the past five years or so, and this is followed up by excellent albums from Richard Shindell, Pierce Pettis and Rod Picott. Other highlights include the discs from Christene LeDoux, Brian Joseph and Jonathan Byrd. Enjoy! |
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Anais Mitchell - Hymns for the Exiled After being awarded the prestigious New Folk award at Kerrville in 2003 much was expected from Anais Mitchell, but few could have anticipated an album as striking as ‘Hymns for the Exiled’. £13.49 |
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Richard Shindell - Vuelta It may seem a long time to wait, but the four and a half years between this new release and his last studio album ‘Somewhere Near Paterson’ have seen Richard relocate to Buenos Aires and write, record and perfect the songs on.... full review £13.49 |
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Pierce Pettis - Great Big World Three years on from his stunning ‘State of Grace’ album Pierce has returned with a new collection, and from the opening strains of the first track this feels like a natural extension to its predecessor – it’s immediately accessible but feels fresh.... full review £13.49 |
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Brian Joseph - King of Echo Park Back in 1999 Brian Joseph was a successful young Los Angeles based actor, but that year he left it behind to follow a career as a singer/songwriter; this album is his third release and one that certainly looks likely to earn him wider recognition.... full review £13.49 |
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Rod Picott - Girl from Arkansas Rod’s previous two albums have marked him out as one of the strongest writers and versatile performers around; this new disc is equally compelling and guaranteed to reinforce and build on his deserved reputation.... full review £12.99 |
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Jonathan Byrd & Dromedary – The Sea and The Sky What on paper looks like an odd pairing of Jonathan Byrd and Dromedary (winner of the 2003 Kerville New Folk competition and celebrated multi-instrumental duo respectively) has resulted in one of the most striking and distinct albums to come.... full review £13.49 |
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Jeffrey Foucault - Stripping Cane ‘Stripping Cane’ is Jeffrey’s follow up to his critically acclaimed debut ‘Miles from the Lightning’, and while there are obvious similarities the new disc is more musically diverse and with a sensible 12 tracks (45 mins), it’s an easier and more enjoyable listen.... full review £13.49 |
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Christene LeDoux – Little Lighthouse I received an email from Christene when she had just started as a professional singer/songwriter, she had recorded a few songs and the one I heard was excellent – I made a mental note to remember the name and to look out for her in the future....full review £13.49 |
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Various - Bob Harris Presents Vol 5 |
