Monthly Archives: January 2009

Goldheart Assembly

Posted on January 30, 2009 by haymoncollins

Courtesy of Steve Lamacq’s blog I was alerted to the welcome and jolly sound of Goldheart Assembly. The stylee does sound very retro but there is still a fresh twang to it, and how good is to hear some great … Continue reading →

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Vacilando Territory Blues – J Tillman

Posted on January 29, 2009 by haymoncollins

Whilst I am in an introspective and reflective mood, it seems like an ideal time to mention Vacilando Territory Blues by J Tillman. Mr Tillman does the drum thing for the Fleet Foxes but also has a (short) track record … Continue reading →

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Solid Gone – John Martyn

Posted on January 29, 2009 by haymoncollins

And there goes another one – dead at 60 seems way too early, I know he lived it up and I guess his body paid the price of too much booze and too many substances. But what a genius, the … Continue reading →

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The Acorn

Posted on January 22, 2009 by haymoncollins

Sometimes you hear a song or an album that you know is extraordinary, somehow obviously deeply felt, one of those pieces that come from somewhere deep in the artist. A few listens to The Acorns ‘Glory, Hope, Mountain’ triggered those … Continue reading →

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