James Yorkston - When the Haar Rolls In
by Maarten Schiethart
published: 10 / 10 / 2008
Label:
Domino Records
Format: CD
intro
Immaculate, matured folk rock on fourth album from James Yorkston, which proves to be his most accomplished recording to date
A haar is one of the archaic nautical Dutch words still in use in British languages, for the chilly fog coming from the lowlands and Scandinavia across the North Sea. James Yorkston's new album is much more of a warm shelter against it than a tribute to icy spells hitting the east coast of Scotland and the North. "We say goodbye to Summer (...) us fiddlers and dancers" sums up the comfort, that Yorkston's most accomplished effort yet, offers. Yorkston is accompanied by established folk musicians which results in an immaculately arranged and performed album. Nine matured songs that will surely move you as Autumn sets in. 'Midnight Feast' features a full-blown orchestration and a melodica that stresses the slightly exotic touch on the album. The rich arrangements include mandolin, xylophone and flute. These suit Yorkston's smooth, pure and fine vocals very well. Even the frail and fragile songs come out strong. 'When The Haar Rolls In' ought to get Yorkston's a much higher profile. It is a very sane choice for a surprise Christmas present.
Track Listing:-
1 B's Jig2 Tortoise Regrets Hare
3 Temptation
4 When The Haar Rolls In
5 Queen of Spain
6 Midnight Feast
7 Would You Have Me Born With Wooden Eyes?
8 Summer's Not The Same Without You
9 The Capture Of The Horse
Band Links:-
http://www.jamesyorkston.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/jamesyorkstonathletic
https://twitter.com/jamesyorkston
Label Links:-
http://www.dominorecordco.com/https://www.facebook.com/DominoRecordCo
https://twitter.com/DominoRecordCo
https://www.youtube.com/user/DominoRecords
https://plus.google.com/+DominoRecords
live reviews |
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Night and Day Cafe , Manchester, 8/3/3007 |
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| At the end of what was a particulary bad day for him, Emma Dawson watches James Yorkston play against the odds stunning solo set at the Manchester Night and Day Cafe |
reviews |
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I Was a Cat from the Book (2012) |
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| Flawless sixth studio album from acclaimed Fife-based folk musician, James Yorkston |
| Tortoise Regrets Hare (2008) |
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