The Fiery Margin

Further explorations of the timeless and infinite spirit of man courtesy of our man in Scotland, Alasdair Roberts, who plays his original numbers here accompanied by a band, whose acoustics are as lush or as sparse as they desire them to be. Alasdair's almost mystic ability to stand in the tradition and push forward into fresh territory continues to astound - a tale to be told in future times, as they all are.

Looking at the songwriting credits on an Alasdair Roberts album is an experience that rarely loses its novelty.

Startlingly original and yet somehow a nostalgic comfort in these worrying times, Alasdair Roberts is one of the best we've got.