Fish Records Mailer - Issue 34 (Apr/May 2005)

There is an excellent batch of new releases featured in this catalogue – the new release line up for April and May is one of the strongest of the past few years with album from both established artists and new talent across a wide range of styles. The Tracy Grammer and Megson discs are perfect examples of this – both stunning albums and well worth a place in any record collection; add to this new discs from Kathleen Edwards, Cheryl Wheeler & Kate McDonnell and you have an incredibly consistent batch of new releases.

Tracy Grammer - Flower of Avalon

2001 saw the release of Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer’s stunning ‘Drum Hat Buddha’ which was, and still is one the best albums we’ve ever carried. Sadly Dave died in 2002 and in addition to the legacy of the three excellent duo albums.... full review

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Megson - On the Side

Megson are a young English folk duo consisting of Stu Hanna and Debbie Palmer, and while their mixture of self written and trad material owes much to the work of contemporary folk artists such as Kate Rusby, Cara Dillon and Equation.... full review

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The Duhks - The Duhks

The Duhks (pronounced "ducks") are a five piece Canadian acoustic group who mix the tradition with the contemporary and have produced an excellent album full of life, stunning musicianship and strong vocal performances.... full review

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Kate McDonnell - Where the Mangoes Are

‘Where the Mangoes Are’ is the perfect example of an American contemporary folk disc – songs of thoughtful observations sit alongside the occasional traditional or political track, and while it’s full of crisp acoustic guitar work.... full review

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Kathleen Edwards - Back to Me

Following on from the huge success and impact her debut album ‘Failer’ had was always going to be a difficult task, and while ‘Back to Me’ is in some ways the logical extension to the debut, it has a rockier and more straightforward approach.... full review

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Cheryl Wheeler - Defying Gravity

Six years on from her last studio album (1999’s excellent ‘Sylvia Hotel’), this new disc reinforces and highlights her strong songwriting skills, and the 13 songs here are full of her trademark agile guitar work and lyrics that move from.... full review

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Kris Delmhorst, Jeffrey Foucault, Peter Mulvey - Redbird

Redbird is the collective name for the trio of Kris Delmhorst, Jeffrey Foucault and Peter Mulvey (and in this recorded form add David Goodrich to the group). All three main artists will be familiar to most as established folk singer/songwriters.... full review

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Ray Wylie Hubbard - Delirium Tremoloes

While ‘Delirium Tremolos’ may be a little quieter than most of Hubbard’s output over the years, it’s by no means a peaceful album - there’s still plenty of electric guitar to compliment his weathered but warm vocalsl.... full review

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Erica Wheeler - Almost Like Tonight Live

Mostly gathered from a 2004 Valentine's Night concert in Homestead, Florida, this CD is a compilation of live recordings. Included are: some song introductions, live versions of Erica's previously released songs, some new songs.... full review

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Various - These Times We're Living In

A compilation of intimate and powerful songs about living and life in the 21st century. This mid priced disc is a beautifully constructed collection of topically relevant music from some of the best contemporary singer/songwriters.... full review

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Mark Geary - Ghosts

Mark Geary is an Irish singer/songwriter who learned his trade in New York in the 90s, and while this new album is only his second release, it's a striking and assured collection that's full of excellent songwriting. Produced by the same team that.... full review

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