This album is being re-released on 20 May 2016 - available to pre-order now
Despite The Snow, the 2009 album by Emily Barker and The Red Clay Halo, has been re-mastered and reissued on Linn with three bonus tracks including the title track and an alternate versions of ‘Disappear’.
Emily’s award-winning song ‘Nostalgia’, the theme music for the acclaimed BBC TV show Wallander, appears for the first time in both its original and bonus TV versions.
Critically acclaimed upon its release Despite The Snow garnered several four star reviews and prompted The Times to declare: The hills have yet to be emptied of gold if you know where to look.’
Despite The Snow was recorded live in just four days and the spontaneity of the performances is reflected in the simplicity of the production which showcases Emily’s gorgeous voice and sharply observed lyrics.
Since winning a song writing competition in her native Australia in 2005, Emily Barker has proven herself to be a compelling songwriter with a gift for weaving melody and words. Emily’s talent is perfectly complemented by the magnificent arrangements of her band The Red Clay Halo, whose rootsy ensemble playing underpins Barker’s agile vocal blend of strength and fragility. The Red Clay Halo band consists of Gill Sandell (accordion, flute, piano), Jo Silverston (cello, musical saw) and Anna Jenkins (violin) with guest artists Tom Mason (double bass) and Dan See (drums).