Last November we had some simple answers to a few simple questions I’d asked Lidwine returned – I was forwarded this YouTube video a few days ago and decided to give it a polite nonchalant glance (I’d had a few beers and was a bit bored and thought ‘Entertain Me‘!) – I began to listen and guess what it was charming (a pretty naff word to use) I was captured. The interview…
We have had the pleasure of ‘Alms’ rehearsing in the living room. Splendid sounds wafting over the rooftops out to sea.
They have packed up their gear and are off to play in the Landmark Theatre in Ilfracombe – better get ready to go.
This post was an excuse to use the new Wordpeess app for iPhone – it should be more stable. Let’s see…..
The New Musical Express have recently rediscovered this band from Evesham – a real shame they never gave them the support when they were around on the scene. In 2007 Cherry Red released a retrospective of their work which included some live tracks which M4tr Productions by chance recorded at Cheltenham College (they were there to record ‘Blurt’ and had some tape over so this unique moment was recorded). Here is the album And Did Those Feet
and one of the live tracks Green Man (Live at Cheltenham College 1981)
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“They really caught my attention, I’ve been obsessed with their myspace all week…a real taste for melody, something more than just traditional folk.” – BBC Introducing
“…their music creates a rich atmosphere, where every pluck of a banjo or double bass string adds a little more to the mix, each song possessing a kind of gentle lilt that carries you through but refuses to rush…Alms are defined by their honesty – honestly emotional, honestly human and, honestly, they’re wonderful.” – Music From A Green Window
“If you cross-bred Mumford & Sons with Fleet Foxes, I imagine that Alms is what you’d get…certainly one of the most interesting bands I’ve heard of late.” – The Blue Walrus
“great lyrics and all round a great vibe” – Fresh Meat Friday on The Meatysauce Review
“Such a great find…all I want to do is listen on loop this evening” – Come Pick Me Up
“I’m such a sucker for songs with pretty lyrics and I just have to say, oh-my-gosh—I am in love with this new track from Alms. The lyrics, everything about the instrumentals…just lovely! ” – The Most Music
