Fish Records Mailer - Issue 41

The list of releases in issue 41of our mailer are a great mix of the breadth of discs we carry – there are two exceptional British folk albums from Bellowhead and Tim van Eyken as well as US folk with Crooked Still and Eilen Jewell. Singer/songwriters are well catered for with discs from Ian North, Angie Palmer and the final disc from Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer. There are some superb discs here – enjoy!

Bellowhead - Burlesque

Bellowhead, winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best Live Act 2005, are a dynamic 11-piece band combining the traditional skills of John Spiers, Jon Boden, Benji Kirkpatrick, Paul Sartin, Rachael McShane and Giles Lewin combined with.... full review

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Ian North - Strange Conversation

This is only Canadian Ian North's second album (but the first we've heard) and the strength and consistency of the eleven songs here make it one of the very best singer/songwriter discs of the past few years. He writes clear and vivid..... full review

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Tim van Eyken - Stiffs Lovers Holymen Thieves

While traditional folk music has seen a revival and increase in exposure over the past 10 years thanks to a raft of talented young artists, the way in which Tim Van Eyken has reinterpreted the songs that make up this album puts him.... full review

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Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer - Seven is the Number

The long-awaited final album recorded by Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer is finally finished and was made available in early August 2006. 'Seven Is The Number' features nine songs that first appeared Dave Carter's self release 'Snake Handlin' Man'.... full review

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Nic Jones - Game Set Match

A brand new collection of live recordings from the late 70s, and these 15 tracks represent Nic at the height of his powers and not only showcase his superb guitar work but also his communicative vocals. This disc has been put together.... full review

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Catie Curtis - Long Night Moon

While Curtis has delivered some excellent albums over her career (notably ' A Crash Course in Roses'), this new album is easily her best so far with 12 strong songs and superb playing and arrangements throughout. The musicians.... full review

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Crooked Still - Shaken by a Low Sound

Their debut 'Hop High' is one of the finest contemporary US folk discs around and this follow up expands and delivers on the promise on that disc. Technically, this drummerless quartet are as good as it gets and Aoife's vocals are beautifully clear.... full review

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Angie Palmer - Tales of Light and Darkness

Angie's previous disc 'Road' was an excellent album that was a deserved critical and commercial success, but it was certainly never going to be an easy album to follow; from the first listen it's obvious that 'Tales of Light.... full review

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Eilen Jewell - Boundary County

One of the most memorable debut albums to come our way over the past few years, Eilen Jewell's 'Boundary County' is a collection of 13 songs that mix country, folk and blues into an album of memorable and authentic Americana.... full review

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Kelly Joe Phelps - Tunesmith Retrofit

A number of Phelps' discs have come my way over the years, and even though I've admired his playing he was an artist who was a little too bluesy for my own tastes. This new studio album was a revelation as it's a traditional American contemporar.... full review

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Dave Alvin - West of the West

Dave Alvin is a Californian born and bred songwriter whose albums cover a huge range of styles, from pioneering Americana roots/rock in the 80s through to a superb folk album in 2000. This new album celebrates the songs and songwriters.... full review

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