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"For my money Megson are amongst the most exciting trailblazers of British Contemporary Folk." Seth Lakeman Originally from the North of England, Stu Hanna and Debbie Palmer moved to London the year before releasing their début album On the Side in 2005. In the subsequent two years, they have steadily won a growing legion of fans on the London acoustic scene (and across the British folk/roots movement) with their captivating songs, poignant lyrics, beautiful harmonies and impeccable musicianship. They have a relaxed, easy stage manner that belies the vibrancy of the song performances. Plaudits have come thick and fast, not only from the fans but also musicians like Mercury Music Prize nominee Seth Lakeman, BBC Radio 2 DJ Bob Harris (who has an upcoming BBC session in June with the duo) and such key music publications as fRoots. Tracks: Smoke Of Home / Lambkin / Follow It On / Fell To The Breeze / Sammy's Ghost / Just As The Tide / I Lied / Humanlands / Durham Gaol / Flood Water / Name Of The Rose / Everynight When The Sun Goes In.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I only bought this due to a good review in fRoots magazine, and it's rapidly become one of my favourite albums. Unlike a lot of the recent folk artists, this doesn't suffer from being too same-y. Each song tells a unique story to the accompaniment of varied arrangements and crystal clear singing with a faint hint of a lovely accent. Memorable, emotional and exciting, sometimes all within the same song. It doesn't get better than this.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Truly excellent album, catchy rhythmic hooks in "smoke of home" and "fell to the breeze" balanced by the mellow "follow it on". The Nu-folk style is reminiscent of the now-split-up US band Nickel Creek, but the accents are much better in Megson ;). Saw these guys and Cheltenham and was very impressed, and the album was certainly no disappointment, very very good, and pleasing to a pop pallete as well, not just for folk-heads.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Megson seem to be going from strength to strength! Although seeing them live is probably the best way to appreciate them fully, the mixture of songs on here is really fantastic. From some brilliantly atmospheric slow and sultry numbers like "Lambkin" and "Flood Water", through to the catchy "Fell To The Breeze" and title track "Smoke of Home", the quality in the playing, singing and writing is obvious. Personal favourite is the very funny and perfectly put together "I Lied" - guaranteed to get your foot tapping. Go buy!
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Bought this album after seeing them live a couple of years ago for the first time (well worth seeing them live if you get the chance). Read more
Published 14 days ago by Camperman
Congratulations to Stu and Debs
Saw this duo last week and bought this, their 2nd CD. Very good and as good if not better than their 1st. Also glad to hear that Stu and Debs got wed recently.
Published on 21 Jan 2008 by Mr. Christopher Cox
Brilliant
I'm not normally in to folky music but this is great stuff. Saw them in a pub performing and picked up a CD. It's been in my car ever since. Superb vocals from both of them.
Published on 3 Dec 2007 by Jimbo
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