Release Date: 28 July 2017
Label: Hatsongs
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5052442011422
Genres: Folk Singer Songwriter
Release Date: 09 February 2018
Label: Hatsongs
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5060366785589
Genres: Folk Singer Songwriter
Description
Faraway People is the second in a trilogy of completely solo albums from Somerset singer-songwriter and storyteller through song Reg Meuross. It delivers his poignant and powerful songs with the same intimacy and authenticity of the live performances that have captivated audiences throughout the UK and abroad for nearly 30 years now.
The album, which will be released as a CD on 28 July 2017 and on vinyl in the Autumn, could not be more timely. Reg comments courageously on the world we are living in now, from the ravages of austerity to the injustices of racism and the plight of refugees. He also delves into history, echoing warnings that resonate through the decades and are still relevant today. Stories told include people from living memory such as anti Nazi activist Sophie Scholl from WW2, and Michael Brown (victim of the fatal Missouri shooting in 2014) as well as ancient history (Cicero) and even a fictitious meeting between two of the artist's greatest heroes. Amongst the protest there is beauty, love and humour. These songs spring straight from the heart of one of the UK's finest singer-songwriters.
Description
This is the vinyl release of Faraway People, the second (the first being December) in a trilogy of solo albums from Somerset singer-songwriter and storyteller through song Reg Meuross. It delivers his poignant and powerful songs with the same intimacy and authenticity of the live performances that have captivated audiences throughout the UK and abroad for nearly 30 years now. Reg comments courageously on the world we are living in now, from the ravages of austerity to the injustices of racism and the plight of refugees. He also delves into history, echoing warnings that resonate through the decades and are still relevant today. Stories told include people from living memory such as anti Nazi activist Sophie Scholl from WW2, and Michael Brown (victim of the fatal Missouri shooting in 2014) as well as ancient history (Cicero) and even a fictitious meeting between two of the artist's greatest heroes. Amongst the protest, there is also plenty of beauty and observations on love, life and humanity.
"Faraway People goes the distance. Yes, there's anger and indignation, but, all too rare in a protest album, there's also a deep well of compassion and insight into the human heart and spirit." - MIKE DAVIES.
"Reg has done it again - another album chock-full of fine, fine songs. There is anger here, and tenderness here and wisdom too, and wonderful tunes. All crafted by a master songwriter. As they say in Ireland, it's 'The Pure Drop'." - MIKE HARDING.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Reg Meuross
Reg Meuross And Harbottle & Jonas
Reg Meuross
Reg Meuross
Jess Vincent
Reg Meuross
Reg Meuross
Reg Meuross
Reg Meuross
Reg Meuross
Reg Meuross
Reg Meuross
Reg Meuross
Reg Meuross
Reg Meuross
Reg Meuross
