Van Eyken, mellow-voiced former winner of the BBC Young Folk Award, truly comes of age with this album of
traditional songs dressed in innovative arrangements. From the sparse, ethereal ‘Fisherman’ and the brooding weirdness of ‘Babes In The Wood’ to the electro-tinged ‘Fair Ellen Of Ratcliffe’, the performances exude a youthful confidence, yet retain a mature sensitivity to the history and drama inherent in the songs. An eminently accessible album for purists and tourists alike.
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