Name: Pangs
Brand: Alasdair Roberts

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Limited edition

Release date

2017-02-24

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PIAS

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Artist

Alasdair Roberts

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Folk

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Drag City

Alasdair Roberts, a Scottish folk musician, was born in Swabia, Germany. With his roots deeply embedded in the folk tradition, Roberts has gained recognition as a talented singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is known for his participation in the now defunct Appendix Out. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Meg Baird, James Yorkston, and Josephine Foster, Roberts captivates audiences with his heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies.

Roberts' music resonates with fans of Anne Briggs, Shirley Collins, Califone, Trembling Bells, Martin Carthy, June Tabor, The Watersons and more. His unique blend of traditional folk elements combined with contemporary influences sets him apart from other musicians in the genre.

Collaborating with renowned artists like Cian Nugent and Bonnie Prince Billy has further solidified Roberts' place within the folk music community. Fans of Nic Jones, P.G. Six,Sarabeth Tucek will appreciate his distinct sound.

Drag City is a renowned music label that was founded by Dan Koretzky and Dan Osborn. With an impressive roster of artists, Drag City has established itself as a leading force in the music industry. Known for their diverse range of genres, the label has consistently released groundbreaking and influential albums. From indie rock to experimental folk, Drag City continues to push boundaries and nurture innovative talent.

Since its inception, Drag City has been dedicated to supporting artists who defy conventions and create unique sounds. The label's commitment to artistic freedom has allowed musicians to explore their creativity without limitations. This approach has resulted in a catalog of critically acclaimed albums that have resonated with audiences worldwide.

With an unwavering focus on quality over quantity, Drag City carefully curates its releases, ensuring each album receives the attention it deserves. Their meticulous attention to detail extends beyond the music itself, with beautifully designed album artwork and packaging that enhance the overall listening experience.

Over the past 15 years, Alasdair Roberts has released eight albums of self-written material and interpretations of traditional song alike, all played in a diversity of electric and acoustic arrangements, bringing a modern thrust to the music. Following the acoustic austerity of his self-titled 2015 release, Alasdair's applied himself to electric guitar and band once again for his ninth album, Pangs. Alasdair Roberts and Friends were deep within the epic song approaches of the widely-acclaimed A Wonder Working Stone (2013) when last heard creating music of such scope. While similarly broad in range, Pangs brings different forms of song-craft and modes of collaboration again. Throughout his career, Alasdair has deftly woven his own songwriting with traditional song melodies to create original and personal music. Pangs finds Alasdair in a power trio with his long-time musical partners Alex Neilson and Stevie Jones, and along with guests Debbie Armour, Tom Crossley, Rafe Fitzpatrick and Jessica Kerr, they summon up a powerful - and powerfully gorgeous - storm over ten new songs. With swift drums, sharp and spirited fiddle, electric guitar and even a synthesizer played by Ali, The Downward Road is a boisterous introduction to all that Pangs offers! It's one of his most driving pieces of music ever - dare we say, it rocks! Alasdair's roots run deep and his sound is conversant with the many iterations of the music from the past, but it is simultaneous present and active in our contemporary milieu. This is vitally true of Pangs - the people of today are in dire need of the edification and amusement that Alasdair Roberts brings!

Pangs

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