Bellowhead's New Old English Folk Music
When Jon Boden and John Spiers appeared on the English folk scene, they quickly made their mark as a gutsy duo, reverently belting out their songs and tunes with complete conviction. With Spiers on melodeons and concertina and Boden on fiddle and vocals, their youthful fervor added to the growing and vibrant roots movement... Their ensemble Bellowhead brings big band arranging to English music featuring a full-on horn section, with eleven members kicking up a wall of sound. On Burlesque, Bellowhead's rhythmic flair is more dynamic and diverse than even Brass Monkey had imagined...So let's assess the risks and pleasures that mark Bellowhead's first full-length release as an instant classic...
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