From: Pete Fyfe
[petefyfe_at_aol_dot_com]
Sent: 07 March 2012 07:14
Subject: Pete Fyfe - Duncan
McCrone review & sleeve
Attachments: Duncan McCrone -
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DUNCAN McCRONE - Colourblind
(Circular Records CR1039)
This CD had remained on my ?to
do' list for quite a while so I'd like to take this opportunity to apologise to
Duncan for the lateness in the review's eventual arrival?and also to PR man Bob
Buchan for reminding me to check it out. Opening with the bright and breezy
"Days Like Today" with its Bluebells "Young At Heart" country ?feel'
(particularly thanks to the swooping fiddle of Chris Stout's fiddle) it's
obvious that McCrone has a happy, optimistic outlook on life. Surely this track
alone should be worth National Radio play (is anyone at BBC Radio 2 listening?)
although knowing the industry's foibles it will more than likely fall through
the cracks. Judging by the songs included on the album he has taken the time to
craft each track with the help of some fine musicians including the afore
mentioned Stout, his songwriting partner Cy Jack (bass), Stevie Lawrence (most
things stringed), Finlay MacDonald (highland pipes) and Lindisfarne's drummer
Ray Laidlaw. For soft Southerner's like me, you might be interested that Mr
McCrone has included the song "Baltic Street" by Carol Prior of Carol &
Alan Prior fame and obviously shows discerning choice as he also includes the
wistful "Ae Fond Kiss" by Robert Burns for good measure. This is the kind of
album that you will put on and think why haven't I heard more of this fine
singer? Established I presume in his native Scotland, Duncan really should be
more widely acknowledged as a performer of great merit by a discerning audience
(which I know you are) and I suggest you buy this recording as proof. You won't
be disappointed. www.duncanmccrone.com
PETE FYFE