Richard Dawson's The Ruby Cord, released in 2022 on Weird World, is a bold and ambitious work that sees the Newcastle-based artist crafting his own singular vision of modern folk music. Recorded at Blank Studios in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the album transports listeners 500 years into the future, weaving together themes of augmented reality, species extinction, and AI technology into a richly imagined sonic world. Drawing from an eclectic range of influences — from prog-folk to new wave — Dawson delivers something genuinely unlike anything else in contemporary music.
The Ruby Cord is a stunning showcase of Dawson's range and ambition, moving from minimalist harp to booming percussion and synth, from courtly folk beauty to strung-out new wave-influenced freak-folk. Standout moments include the dissonant brilliance of "The Fool," the sweeping closer "Horse & Rider," and the emotionally devastating "Museum," which charts the breadth of human existence with remarkable tenderness and imagination. This is an album that rewards deep listening, and one that cements Dawson's reputation as one of the most vital and original voices in modern folk and alternative music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Weird World (2)
- Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 11/18/2022
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TRACKS
A. The Hermit
B. The Hermit (Cont.)
C1. Thicker Than Water
C2. The Fool
C3. Museum
D1. The Tip Of An Arrow
D2. No-One
D3. Horse And Rider
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