[2019-03-08] The Monks Road Social "Down The Willows" debut album by Dr Robert and friends (Wonderfulsound UK)

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Feb 25, 2019 5:43 am

Description
Curated by the Blow Monkeys’ Dr Robert, Monks Road Social is an ever-evolving collaborative outfit. Down The Willows is their first album release and a unique and special project of inspiration, friendship and craft. Helping Robert get there were some members of the stellar Monks Road Social: Mick Talbot (Style Council, The Who) on harmonium, piano and Hammond; Crispin Taylor (Galliano, Candi Staton, Push) on drums; Ernie McKone (Galliano, Marlene Shaw) on bass; Matt Deighton (Mother Earth, Oasis) on lead guitar; Steve Sidelnyk (Richard Ashcroft, Madonna) percussion and, of course, the exquisite strings of Ben Trigg (Dexys, Richard Ashcroft), Steve White & Damon Minchella. These talented musicians were joined by some of Monks Road Records' exceptional new talent, including Samantha Whates and Pat Dam Smyth, as well as the acclaimed band Stone Foundation, and other new artists; Angelina, Nev Cottee, Zooey, XIME, and Shona Carmen, and J.O.S. With no genre boundaries and just 10 days in the studio, Dr Robert and his compadres creating a truly unique album. Effortlessly veering between soul, jazz, folk, blues rock, ambient, baroque and more. All held together with a passion and belief in the ethos of Monks Road founder, Richard Clarke, who wanted to create a world where artisans, poets and musicians are celebrated for their craft. Allowing them a place to showcase their talents in an industry that's making it impossible for them to do so, in a world hurtling towards convenience. Down The Willows is an exceptional collection of songs, showing how creative artists can be when afforded the opportunity to freely express themselves. It is a testament to Monks Road’s vision, and it is only the beginning…

Tracklist
1. Lost In Rasa
2. Golden Day
3. This Is Nowhere
4. The Coming Of Grace
5. Head Down To Love
6. Make It All Better
7. Still Got A Lot To Learn
8. The Last Laugh
9. Fern Of Dean
10. Rivers Of Gold
11. 12 Bar Remote
12. 3 Miles Left
13. Bronwen
14. Sycamore Tree
15. Adi Shakti
16. Hello Though
17. Bright River
18. So Long Soho

Amazon USA
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NB7K16C/?tag=imwan-20

Amazon UK
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NB7K16C/?tag=imwan-21

Linda · **Posted:** Mon Feb 25, 2019 5:57 am

[2019-03-08] The Monks Road Social "Down The Willows" debut album by Dr Robert and friends (Wonderfulsound UK)

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