Carrie Newcomer is an artist whose albums have consistently been well-received by critics and fans alike, and she's an artist known for her thoughtful lyrics and restrained arrangements.  Her new album 'Before and After' continues this thirteen songs that move between the spiritual, the observational and the irreverent, all delivered through a traditional folk roots sound.

The album opens with the title track, a collaboration between Newcomer and Mary Chapin-Carpenter – their voices work beautifully together the result is a haunting and memorable song featuring two very different vocalists whose voices work together to produce a beautiful and balanced sound.

Superbly recorded, the songs are based around Newcomer's uniquely rich vocals and detailed
guitar work, and with the traditional accompaniment the style has an Appalachian feel that suits the considered subject matter covered in the songs.

Carrie Newcomer has a reputation for considered, well presented and this album only builds and expands on this – 'Before and After' is a strong album that delivers on every level.

Track listing
1 Before And After
2 Ghost Train
3 I Do Not Know Its Name
4 Stones In The River
5 If Not Now
6 A Small Flashlight
7 I Meant To Do My Work Today
8 A Simple Change Of Heart
9 Hush
10 Coy Dogs
11 Do No Harm
12 I Wish I May I Wish I Might
13 A Crash Of Rhinoceros

£12.99