Craig Walker

Album Review: Farriers - Years Ago In Our Backyard

Farriers – Years Ago In Our Backyard

Music Reviews 14 March 2013

Northern Ireland’s ‘Farriers’ come up trumps on their full length debut release ‘Years Ago In Our Backyard’, an album that matches the warmth of their live performances which will beckon you back for more.

Album Review: Jack Day - The First Ten

Jack Day – The First Ten

Music Reviews 6 February 2013

The First Ten is the long awaited debut album from Jack Day. Beautifully written and performed by the young singer-songwriter who has been become a ‘must see’ on the thriving London scene.

Album Review: Old Crow Medicine Show - Carry Me Back

Old Crow Medicine Show – Carry Me Back

Music Reviews 4 December 2012

Old Crow Medicine Show’s fourth studio LP ‘Carry Me Back’ marks another milestone in their bluegrass odyssey as they serve up a stew of fever-pitch foot-stomping musical mayhem.

Album Review: Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer - Seed of a Pine

Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer – Seed of a Pine

Music Reviews 24 October 2012

‘Seed of a Pine’ is packed with emotive and beautiful songs which brilliantly showcases the talents of Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer . It is a brooding grower that offers more and more upon each listen.

Review: The Mountain Firework Company – The Lonesome Losing Blues

The Mountain Firework Company – The Lonesome Losing Blues

Music Reviews 28 September 2012

The Lonesome Losing Blues is an album which displays a softer side to the Mountain Firework Company and brings some gravity to their catalogue without ever taking itself too seriously.

Review: Bob Dylan - Tempest

Bob Dylan – Tempest

Music Reviews 12 September 2012

Bob Dylan’s latest album Tempest loses points on some sub-standard lyricism and gains reward for some exceptionally catchy tunes. It’s unlikely to win any new converts but plenty to enjoy for Dylan fans!

Album Review: The Agnostic-Phibes Rhythm & Blood Conspiracy – Campfire Tales

The Agnostic-Phibes Rhythm & Blood Conspiracy – Campfire Tales

Music Reviews 15 August 2012

The spawn of an unlikely collaboration, The Agnostic-Phibes Rhythm & Blood Conspiracy’s ‘Campfire Tales’ is low-down dirty murder ballads splattered with gore, bluegrass, blood, rockabilly and a raw, pile-driving delta blues sound.

Glen Hansard – Rhythm and Repose

Glen Hansard – Rhythm and Repose

Music Reviews 24 July 2012

Glen Hansard’s debut solo album Rhythm and Repose is an album of quality and substance. It has a general feeling of serenity which bleeds through the heartfelt story telling…stripped-back, thoughtful and honest.

Album Review: Otis Gibbs – Harder Than Hammered Hell

Otis Gibbs – Harder Than Hammered Hell

Music Reviews 14 June 2012

On Otis Gibbs latest release ‘Harder Than Hammered Hell’ he gives a much more personal insight with songs of love and lament alongside comforting songs about not letting the bastards grind you down. His songs somehow just seem to be “the truth”.

Jenny McCormick - Sweet Demon

Jenny McCormick – Sweet Demon

Music Reviews 23 May 2012

Jenny McCormick was destined to be a writer before music took hold of her direction. Her latest album ‘Sweet Demon’ sees the Mancunian songstress using her talent for story-telling to sublime effect.

Album Review: Jack McNeill & Charlie Heys - Two Fine Days

Jack McNeill & Charlie Heys – Two Fine Days

Music Reviews 10 May 2012

Jack McNeill & Charlie Heys latest release: ‘Two Fine Days’ is a progressive and forward-thinking folk album which is beautiful, relaxing, intelligent and engaging.

Abum Review: Cowboy Junkies - Nomad Series Volume 4 : The Wilderness

Cowboy Junkies – Nomad Series Volume 4 : The Wilderness

Music Reviews 2 May 2012

The fourth and final instalment of The Nomad Series, entitled ‘The Wilderness’, sees a laid-back return to the Cowboy Junkies’ musical comfort zone, with satisfying results.

Album Review: Jim White - Where It Hits You

Jim White – Where It Hits You

Music Reviews 25 April 2012

At a time when Jim White’s personal life hit a roadblock he has served up a masterclass in song writing on his latest release ‘Where it Hits You’.