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- Summary: The seventh release for the British folk artist was recorded in a Cornish church.
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- Record Label: Cooking Vinyl Records
- Genre(s): Folk, Neo-Traditional Folk, British Folk, International, Western European Traditions, British
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Q MagazineFeb 14, 2014On Word Of Mouth he's finally built a viable path between those old and new worlds. [Mar 2014, p.115]
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UncutJan 31, 2014[The interviews with dock workers, WWII veterans and itinerants whose stories inspired nine of the 12 songs make] little material difference to his music. [Feb 2014, p.77]
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Jan 31, 2014Ultimately, by the end of Word Of Mouth, there is a feeling that it is more interesting conceptually than it is musically.
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Jan 31, 2014His multi-instrumental work is impressive, but his voice still often sounds too urgent.
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Feb 3, 2014The resulting narratives are engaging enough, but Lakeman's trademark racing rhythms render several songs indistinguishable.
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Feb 13, 2014Lakeman again shows off his fine multi-instrumental skills--songs such as The Wanderer buzz--and there is a delightful slow lament called Portrait of My Wife.
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Jan 31, 2014Seth Lakeman new album is dominated by the past, through celebrations or commemorations of old ways, occupations and disasters.