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Recommend some acoustic guitar stuff for me, please

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policywonk · 26/06/2008 17:41

I was listening to 'Way to Blue' in the car today, and thinking: I love the acoustic guitar, and I love the English-folky vibe. But I farking hate Nick Drake's voice so it spoils it a bit.

Anyone have any recommendations?

Also classical acoustic guitar stuff, like the Orange Joooooth thingy.

I theng yew.

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winestein · 28/06/2008 00:14

I know! I mean, what was he thinking not playing Strawberry Fields? Tsh.

harpomarx · 28/06/2008 00:15

Needs a manager, I'd say.

MaryAnnSingleton · 28/06/2008 08:36

Policy- do try Boo Hewerdine (link down at beginning of thread) DaDaDa also likes him- he does doleful yet and I think rather beautiful songs, I also really like Martin Stephenson,also linked below.
Do you know Jane Siberry ? Canadian, mad as a box of frogs - have seen her live (actually, saw her when Boo was supporting) - beautiful voice

MaryAnnSingleton · 28/06/2008 08:41

jane siberry - Bessie
I think she wrote this when she was a girl...

MaryAnnSingleton · 28/06/2008 08:46

jane siberry again
this is the first song dh played for me when we met...(he knew I love dogs)

MaryAnnSingleton · 28/06/2008 08:48

oh,try again...
here

MaryAnnSingleton · 28/06/2008 08:49

oh and for good measure, this is one of my favourite Boo songs - makes me sad here

pointydog · 28/06/2008 10:24

Iron and Wine - have alisten to Lion's Mane.

Have asked dh as he knows much more about acoustic folk-influenced stuff but he says if someone doesn't like nick drake vocals, there's nothing he can recommend

MaryAnnSingleton · 28/06/2008 12:46

gordon lightfoot

pointydog · 28/06/2008 14:32

I just found lion's mane and thought, I bet she don't like the vocals

pointydog · 28/06/2008 14:34

how's about jose? Gonzalez.

pointydog · 28/06/2008 14:36

not keen on devendra's vocals?

pointydog · 28/06/2008 14:41

oo you'll love the vocals of these cookie ladies. It's coco rosie and I find them var good.

This song is tres mn. All about being a perfect housewife.

Tinker · 28/06/2008 22:53

Tim Hardin's dead now but here's a taster

Gordon Lightfoot and Cowboy Junkies very good recommendations as well

MaryAnnSingleton · 29/06/2008 17:26

DaDaDa - thank you for recommending Fleet Foxes - have got a few tracks from iTunes as result !!

TodayToday · 30/06/2008 13:48

Jacob Golden - Revenge Songs

Jacob Golden - here live on Jools Holland

HermanMunster · 30/06/2008 14:09

i'd recommend "the mighty stef" or "the last tycoons".
both excellent.just youtube them to get a taste

policywonk · 30/06/2008 17:40

Hello peeps - thanks for all of these - not had a chance to listen yet but I will soon.

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cyteen · 03/07/2008 15:01

Nina Nastasia, one of my favourite artists - get any or all of her albums, they're all excellent, although probably best to start with The Blackened Air or On Leaving.

Diane Cluck O Vanille/Ova Nil is a great album, the harmonies are amazing (obviously impossible to reproduce live when it's just her, but I recommend a listen).

Couldn't find a suitable clip on YouTube, but Tanya Donnelly's last album, Whiskey Tango Ghost, is a lovely sweet collection of acoustic songs.

First album by The Evens is great (again, I couldn't find a clip on YouTube that wasn't marred by hideous sound quality) - they're a sort of punk folk outfit comprising Ian Mackaye (ex Fugazi and Minor Threat) and Amy Farina. Intricate, thought-provoking songs.

Low are probably my favourite band, if I had to pick one - they've been making quality slowcore for many years and there is a wealth of gorgeous acousticky music to choose from in their back catalogue. The live clips on YouTube don't really do their sound justice, but still: Two Step, When I Go Deaf, Sunflowers, Murderer, Point of Disgust. Things We Lost In The Fire is a good place to start, it's a fantastic, beautiful album.

I love this song, but the original version by Jackson C Frank.

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