Rick Thorn

More People Really Should Know About: Richard Shindell

December 20, 2023 Rick Thorn 2

‘13 Songs You May or May Not Have Heard Before’ is the wonderfully modest name of Richard Shindell’s best of album released in 2011. It beautifully demonstrates his attitude towards fame or the trappings of success. […]

Julie Arsenault “Nothing Sweeter”

December 8, 2023 Rick Thorn 0

A collection of intense and inspired songs of the heart. The accompanying PR with this album says, “Please refrain from listening if you are in a hurry”. That is definitely good advice. This is an intense […]

Jackdaw “Ghost in the Big House”

November 20, 2023 Rick Thorn 0

Joyful confident album that shows you are never too late to make a start. The backstory to this album is interesting. Jackdaw and ‘Ghost in the Big House’ is a collaboration based around the songs of […]

Daniel Gadd “About Strange Lands and People”

October 25, 2023 Rick Thorn 0

Dreamy introspective folk. The new album by Daniel Gadd has a very distinctive sense to it. It feels very reflective. almost worthy, as if listening to it will do you good. Gadd is in his early […]

Brent Cobb “Southern Star”

October 11, 2023 Rick Thorn 0

Southern Electric Ode to Georgia. ‘Southern Star’ is partially named after a small-town bar Cobb used to frequent and partly after the star he says he always follows if he is away from Georgia. “No matter […]