Name: The Amber Gatherers
Brand: Alasdair Roberts

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dc326cd

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2007-01-22

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

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Standard:20

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781484032625

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Alasdair Roberts

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Folk

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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.

alasdair roberts is a scottish singer and guitarist. raised in callander, central scotland, he has been based in glasgow for the past ten years. his first releases consisted of home-made four-track recordings of his songs under the name appendix out. alasdair roberts bounces back with a bright and shiny new record, 'the amber gatherers' which is the follow up to 2005's tragic ballads album 'no earthly man'. he's an old friend of hero will oldham (will has produced several of his past records), and that's extremely apparent from the first chords of the opening track, 'riddle me this'. his fourth full length release is an eleven-song collection of melodic, folk-y tunes. although his voice is brighter and more tuneful than oldhams's, this could otherwise easily be a bonnie prince billy release. despite the various instruments, 'the amber gatherers' feels like a simple scottish folk album with its themes of nature's beauty and death's grim inevitability.

The Amber Gatherers

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