5 ...according to our Clinton on 31 December 2006.
I'd probably say that I was Alasdair Roberts number one fan. I
mean with no disrespect to anyone else who adores his music I'd like to
put myself forward for the position (if he wants a number one fan that
is otherwise I'll keep my distance). Anyway he has a new album out on
Rough Trade (hoping for a post James Yorkston cash in?). I
really love this stuff though I always prefer his music when its stripped
down and minimal. Theres plenty of instrumentation on show here which
threatens to bog the album down half way through but Alasdair like the
trooper he is manages to pull through. Fans of the Appendix Out albums
are gonna love this but if you've ever had your heart tweaked by Bonnie
Prince Billy or James Yorkston then you are gonna love this
too. Farewell Sorrow is well worth checking out!!
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What their label says...
Alasdair Robert - Farewell Sorrow
Farewell Sorrow Join Our Lusty Chorus Carousing I Fell In Love I Went Hunting Down Where The Willow Wands Weep When A Man's In Love He Feels No Cold Come, My Darling Polly The Whole House Is Singing I Walked Abroad In An Evil Hour I am A Young Man Slowly Growing Old