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Spiro Lightbox

REVIEWED BY Chris Jones

Beneath the surface lurks something far more intricate than is immediately obvious.

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Spiro Lightbox

reviewed by Chris Jones
Beneath the surface lurks something far more intricate than is immediately obvious.
Chris Wood Albion: An Anthology

reviewed by Daryl Easlea
The material here demonstrates quite how vital an artist Wood is.
The Low Anthem Oh My God, Charlie Darwin

reviewed by Jon Lusk
It manages to transcend its influences through a combination of sturdy melodies.
- 6 Music Album of the Day
Regina Spektor Far

reviewed by Michael Quinn
Odder than Kate Bush, as dreamy as Stina Nordenstam and less scary than Tori Amos.
- 6 Music Album of the Day
Bert Jansch L.A. Turnaround

reviewed by Chris Jones
You'd be hard-pressed to find a better 'Sunday morning' album.
Arborea House Of Sticks

reviewed by Sid Smith
They construct a fragile, resonant world with a lingering American after-taste.
Various Artists Meet On The Ledge

reviewed by Sid Smith
Familiarity shouldn't dull our appreciation of what many of these artists achieved.
Thea Gilmore Recorded Delivery

reviewed by Sid Smith
It's evident that Gilmore enjoys a good rapport with an appreciative audience.
Joan Baez Gone From Danger

reviewed by Daryl Easlea
Joan Baez manages to sound as fresh as the newer artists' material she covers.
Joker's Daughter The Last Laugh

reviewed by Sid Smith
Delivering an engagingly lavish set replete with quirky, off-centre atmospheres.
A Hawk and a Hacksaw Délivrance

reviewed by Michael Quinn
Blending traditional tunes with original material.
Steve Knightley Track of Words – Retraced

reviewed by Michael Quinn
Folk legend revisits his ten year old solo outing.
- Radio 2 Folk & Acoustic
Alasdair Roberts Spoils

reviewed by Michael Quinn
Scots luddite delivers eight cantankerous new folk tales.
Clive Gregson The Best of Clive Gregson

reviewed by Sid Smith
A fine starting point to explore a songbook brimming with warmth.
Christy Moore Listen

reviewed by Sid Smith
When Christy Moore sings you can't help but pay attention.
The Handsome Family Honey Moon

reviewed by Michael Quinn
Exerts a deliciously morbid pull on the imagination and the emotions
Eddi Reader Love Is The Way

reviewed by Sid Smith
Reader is capable of so much more.
Maclaine Colston & Saul Rose Sand and Soil

reviewed by Jon Lusk
The combination of tradition and innovation is largely successful.
Sara Watkins Sara Watkins

reviewed by Sid Smith
Prepare to have you jaw on the way to the floor with this one.
Lau Arc Light

reviewed by Michael Quinn
Newly anointed Best Group in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards for a second year.
- Radio 2 Folk & Acoustic
- 6 Music Album of the Day

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