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Ian F Ball presents a beautiful selection of drifting folky guitar, athletic accordion and mandolin, recalling traditional English folksong and echoing the Morris / brass band tradition of the area (which I *think* is depicted on the front cover of the album - Mossley train station). 

There are quieter pieces on show like the slow, thoughtful balladry of 'pour Mon Ami' or the flicking campfire drift of 'Resting Place', but the album generally flows beautifully from uplifting bucolic woodwind to snappy acoustic guitar all topped with Ball's evocative, perfectly pitched gravelly vocal.  

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Barry says: A beautiful collection of richly traditional folk ballads and more experimental, off-kilter psychedelic instrumentals, beautifully written and (when they are in situ) beautifully sung vocals.