With Prodigal Son Martin Simpson has made what is undoubtedly his finest recording to date. The album reflects the full breadth of his creativity, drawing on both British and American traditions as well as including several of his own outstanding compositions. Many [...]
Everyone knows that Martin Simpson is one of the greatest guitarists in the world, combining immaculate technique with a highly musical sensitivity and sensibility. Martin Simpson's last album was a breakthrough, establishing him as a songwriter of real character and understanding as [...]
This album glows with the very special energy of a natural musical partnership, as June Tabor's bold steps are faultlessly tracked by guitarist Martin Simpson. As well as compositions by Richard Thompson, Bill Caddick and other contemporary writers, Tabor offers a song [...]
This collection, drawn from Martin Simpson's three earliest Topic albums, finds him working both solo and with other musicians in a variety of inventive settings. 1 First Cut Is the Deepest 2 Roving Gambler 3 This War May Last You for Years [...]