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Reviews


Albion Christmas Band (2022)


All Are Safely Gathered In
Enjoyable Christmas album from folk supergroup The Albion Christmas Band, which includes members of the Albion Band, Steeleye Span and Fairport Convention


Ashley Hutchings (2020)


A Midwinter Miscellany
Atmospheric and wintry collection of spoken word and song from Fairport Convention founder member Ashley Hutchings, which he has recorded with the singer-guitarists/songwriters Becky Mills and his son Blair Dunlop


Ashley Hutchings (2022)


More Songs From The Shows
Autobiographical 100th album from prolific Fairport Covention member Ashley Hutchings


Ashley Hutchings (2017)


Street Cries
Fine reworking with an array of heavyweight guest appearances of his late 1990's album from legendary English folk rock singer-songwriter Ashley Hutchings


David Carroll and Friends (2022)


Bold Reynold
Impressive collection of new arrangements of traditional songs from stringed instruments maker David Carroll which he has recorded with a star cast of friends



Dorie Jackson (2025)
Dorie Jackson - Stupid Says Run

Stupid Says Run
Colourful fusion of folk, rock and prog on second album from Kaprekar vocalist Dorie Jackson


Gryphon (2025)
Gryphon - Gryphon  Live - A Sonic Tonic

Gryphon Live - A Sonic Tonic
Fascinating musical journey on double CD and first ever live album from medieval folk/progressive rock band Gryphon which has been together for over five decades


Home Service (2024)
Home Service - A Live Transmission

A Live Transmission
Successful and colourful live album from accomplished folk band Home Countiies


Iain Matthews (2021)
Iain Matthews - Fake Tan

Fake Tan
Enjoyable new album from Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort’s Iain Matthews, which he has recorded with Norwegian musicians The Salmon Smokers


Linda Moylan (2021)
Linda Moylan - The Merchant

The Merchant
Appealing mixture of folk, blues and country on second album from Irish-born but London-based singer-songwriter Linda Moylan



Ruth Angell (2023)
Ruth Angell - Hlywing

Hlywing
Enthralling strings-laden debut album from classically-trained multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Ruth Angell


Simon Care and Gareth Turner (2024)
Simon Care and Gareth Turner - Two's Up Two

Two's Up Two
Lively jaunt into folk and dance on double album from folk duo Simon Care and the late Gareth Turner


Slambovian Circus of Dreams (2024)
Slambovian Circus of Dreams - A Good Thief Tips His Hat

A Good Thief Tips His Hat
Excellent 25th anniversary reissue of the Slambovian Ciicus of Dreams' long unavailable debut album which reveals itself to be a timeless musical tapestry


Steve Ashley (2021)
Steve Ashley - Family Album  Revisited

Family Album Revisited
Impressive reissue of folk singer-songwriter Steve Ashley’s 1979 album which he recorded with members of Fairport Conventiion