Drain - Living Proof 7/10
Metally stuff.
Netania Davrath - Sings Russian, Israeli and Yiddish Folk Songs 7.7/10
It is a bit of an odd album. It is essentially three albums that have been bundled together, but there are some strange tonal shifts. I like the Russian stuff, which is somewhat dark and sober. However, we then veer into the Yiddish section of the record, and I feel like I've entered a production of Fiddler on the Roof; not a bad thing, but a bit jarring after all the Russian songs. The Israeli songs are somewhere in the middle.
Robert Palmer - Secrets 8/10
Tasty. Not as good as Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley, but still a strong record. I've bought another one of his albums, Pressure Drop.
Brighde Chaimbeul - Carry Them with Us 8/10
An album of bagpipes and saxophones. It is not what you might expect of a bagpipe album. Somewhat arty.
Johanna Juhola - Miette 8/10
Another album of Finnish accordion music. Stronger than Diivan Jaljet, but I think A Brighter Future remains her best record.
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