Title: Hearts and Minds
Artist: Seth Lakeman
Genre: Acoustic / Folk / Folk Rock
Release Date: 27th August 2010
Label: India Records / Rough Trade
Album Review
Seth Lakeman is an English folk singer and songwriter who is as a multi-instrumentalist most often associated with the fiddle, tenor guitar, viola and banjo. Nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize, Lakeman has belonged to several musical ensembles, including one with his two brothers, fellow folk musicians Sam and Sean Lakeman but has most recently established himself as a solo headlining act.
‘Hearts and Minds’ is his fifth solo album. According to its predecessor, fans would expect a release that is more into the rock genre - far from all! ‘Hearts and Minds’ comes up with a lot of folk songs full of passion and vitality. Well, maybe it’s too folky…! Seth Lakeman is more than just capable to play folk tunes and to present his musical skills… and even the songs are solid pieces of folk music - no doubt about it! The thing is, that there’s no place for further development… moreover exploitation of a genre is quite dangerous!
There’s no need to discuss that ‘Hearts and Minds’ is an enjoyable album, first and foremost in its calm and slow down parts, but the aggressive overdevelopment causes a lack of variety and really outstanding songs. It is a functional background music release for your local bar round the corner…
Tracklist
01. Hearts & Minds
02. The Watchman
03. Tiny World
04. Spinning Days
05. See Them Dance
06. Stepping Over You
07. Changes
08. Signed and Sealed
09. Tender Traveller
10. Hard Working Man
11. Preacher's Ghost
12. The Circle Grows
Line-up
Seth Lakeman - Instruments, Vocals
Website
http://www.sethlakeman.co.uk/ / http://www.myspace.com/sethlakeman
Cover Picture
Rating
Music: 7.5
Sound: 9
Extras: -
Total: 8.25 / 10
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