His singing style — which verges on a sort of reportage at times — and the rawness of his playing accentuate the eerieness of these tales: among them Childe the Hunter, who crawls inside a dead horse in an attempt to save himself from dying of exposure; and the protagonist in The White Hare, who morphs into animal form in order to ensnare young men.  Full text...

It's an album that matches his no-nonsense singing with a subtle blend of acoustic styles, driven on by his own guitar and violin work.  Full text...

Last time out he was recalling myths and legends of his Dartmoor surroundings, now it's war and industry that provides the focus on Freedom Fields with songs about the English Civil War, navy and miners.   Full text...