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Seth Lakeman, the West Country born singer and songwriter credited with bringing folk music to a whole new audience since his 2005 Mercury nominated album, ‘Kitty Jay’, released his eagerly anticipated 4th album, ‘Poor Man’s Heaven’, on June 30th 2008.
Seth’s new album, (the follow up to 2006’s critically acclaimed, gold selling ‘Freedom Fields’), perfectly captures the raw, rhythmic energy of his live shows. Produced in large part by Seth’s brother and fellow band member, Sean Lakeman, ‘Poor Man’s Heaven’ represents a progression for Seth’s sound – while remaining firmly rooted in folk, it moves from a more acoustic-based feel to a fuller, rockier sound, underpinned as ever by emotive lyrics and story telling, this time with a strong coastal theme.
Having taken the leap of signing to a major label off the back of his first two self-financed albums (‘Kitty Jay’ and 2002’s ‘The Punch Bowl’) Seth’s 3rd album ‘Freedom Fields’ sold over 100,000 copies following its release in 2006. Since then Lakeman (branded the ‘Poster Boy of Folk’ - much to his exasperation!), has toured constantly, performing to a heaving mass of 15,000 in the ‘New Band Tent’ at last year’s V Festival as well as on two stages at Glastonbury, and has made significant in-roads internationally, especially in Eastern Europe. On ‘Poor Man’s Heaven’ he continues inexorably to take his own brand of “indie-folk” to a whole new generation.
Seth’s new album, (the follow up to 2006’s critically acclaimed, gold selling ‘Freedom Fields’), perfectly captures the raw, rhythmic energy of his live shows. Produced in large part by Seth’s brother and fellow band member, Sean Lakeman, ‘Poor Man’s Heaven’ represents a progression for Seth’s sound – while remaining firmly rooted in folk, it moves from a more acoustic-based feel to a fuller, rockier sound, underpinned as ever by emotive lyrics and story telling, this time with a strong coastal theme.
Having taken the leap of signing to a major label off the back of his first two self-financed albums (‘Kitty Jay’ and 2002’s ‘The Punch Bowl’) Seth’s 3rd album ‘Freedom Fields’ sold over 100,000 copies following its release in 2006. Since then Lakeman (branded the ‘Poster Boy of Folk’ - much to his exasperation!), has toured constantly, performing to a heaving mass of 15,000 in the ‘New Band Tent’ at last year’s V Festival as well as on two stages at Glastonbury, and has made significant in-roads internationally, especially in Eastern Europe. On ‘Poor Man’s Heaven’ he continues inexorably to take his own brand of “indie-folk” to a whole new generation.
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MyMusicMyDivas wrote:
"Tales from The Barrel House" is a marvel. An incredible achievement !
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spidrwegian wrote:
Fab! Listening to my signed and numbered copy of the new album in the car. Sounds great!
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Artemous wrote:
Looking forward to the new album!
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Kilookley wrote:
Met Seth on Saturday. What an incredible moment.
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KFKangaroo wrote:
Anybody know where to get hold some of his early stuff that he recorded with his brothers?
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Cazzapult wrote:
Come see seth in edinburgh at Liquid Room!!!! http://www.last.fm/event/1729874+Seth+Lakeman+%40+Liquid+Rooms
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shelley9735 wrote:
I reviewed the Cambridge Folk Festival last weekend, including Seth's set which was brilliant. Please have a read and look at photographs here: http://www.efestivals.co.uk/festivals/cambridgefolk/2010/reviews.shtml www.shelleyhanveywriter.wordpress.com
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Dahveed29 wrote:
Really nice music!
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gilliananne wrote:
Gosh! This guy is amazing : )
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ItsToni wrote:
Thanks for reviving the art of live music.
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ZuoYiLong wrote:
Listening for the first time now.... fantastic sound. I love folk, but this has totally refreshed the genre. Awesome.
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YorkerMusic wrote:
A review of Seth's recent show in York: http://www.theyorker.co.uk/news/music/4645
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gaz_nokiamusic wrote:
Someone help me out! - I've got a version of Lady Of The Sea that's different to the Freedom Fields version and Wikipedia and Discogs have been less than helpful... I don't know where I got it from (probably a compilation) but I want to place it properly in my music library. What single/album/compilation is it from?
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elegia_ca wrote:
Surprised the tracks on Poor Man's Heaven aren't ranking higher. Get listening people, it's awesome!
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AskSan wrote:
Great music!
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ChanceOfRain wrote:
Seeing him again in a couple of weeks, hope he has some new songs in his repertoire.
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Seraphiel1 wrote:
Does anybody know if he'll be bringing out a new album anytime soon? It surely must be time for one. Poor Man's Heaven was just such an amazing album and I need my Lakeman fix. =p
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glendarian wrote:
Sadly I can't go to the Shrewsbury gig on Sunday 7th March. If anyone needs tickets please PM me.
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SyntheticDiz wrote:
just found out about this guy a few weeks ago...great stuff!
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LadyMercury1993 wrote:
Saw Seth live in Aylesbury, he was truly amazing x <3
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