Full Review

Martin Simpson – Bootleg USA

Unavailable for a few years, this stunning album is now back in print and for those who missed it first time round this is a chance to pick up a genuine classic disc.

In the course of years of gigging, lots of live recordings are made of some very unofficial, others done with the artists knowledge and consent. This CD, originally released in 1999, includes performances recorded in various US venues and given to Martin, who compiled and mastered this collection during his time living in New Orleans.

This contains definitive versions of Jasper Songbird/Spoonful, Dylan’s Highway 61 and Boots of Spanish Leather. Fantastic quality and great performances, this is as good a representation of Martin’s live work there is.