Trevor Beales' Fireside Stories (Hebden Bridge Circa 1971-1974) offers an intimate window into the early 1970s folk scene of West Yorkshire, capturing moments of quiet reflection and lyrical depth. Drawing inspiration from luminaries like Nick Drake and John Renbourn, Beales' assured fingerpicking and evocative songwriting reveal a talent well ahead of his years.
This Basin Rock release showcases Beales' seamless movement between poetic storytelling, playful experimentation—such as the Latin-tinged instrumental "Braziliana"—and thoughtful social realism. With themes centered on memory, introspection, and life in Hebden Bridge, Fireside Stories beautifully spotlights the depth and resonance of a remarkable, yet underappreciated, singer-songwriter.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Basin Rock
- Genre: Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 12/02/2022
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TRACKS
A1. Marion Belle
A2. Tell Me Now
A3. Dance of the Mermaids
A4. City Lights
A5. The Old Soldier
A6. Sunlight on the Table
B1. The Prisoner
B2. Metropolosis
B3. Braziliana
B4. Then I'll Take You Home
B5. Ocean of Tears
B6. Fireside Story
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