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Fish Records - October 2001
www.fishrecords.co.uk
This album, Darryl’s third on the New York based Tangible Music label is the ideal showcase for his songwriting talents. He has an ability to capture his observations and real life adventures - he crafts life’s experiences into intelligent, melodious and captivating songs.
Musically it contains some intricate guitar work from Darryl and some subtle assistance from string and bass in places—there is a good mix of acoustic tracks and a few out and out band numbers add contrast to the set. There’s strong support on the album from some exceptional musicians, and a few ‘star turns’ in the form of support from Ellis Paul and there’s a great duet with Lucy Kaplansky on ‘Ring on My Hand’.
There are numerous stand out tracks on the disc, ranging from the disarming ‘Mr Schwinn’ which absorbs the listener with its narrative (the song was the winner of a national songwriting contest), and the fantastic ‘Last Great Kiss of the 20th Century’ - a fitting way to end December’s album of the month.
Traveler’s Code is an accomplished and mature album which will undoubtedly help raise the profile of one of the folk scene’s most exciting singer-songwriters. A real find.
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