Ginger Wildheart - Ghost In The Tanglewood (2018) [FLAC] {Graphite Records GRAPHFAR30CD}
Release Info:
RLSDATE: 2022/06/27 RTLDATE: 2018/03/02
GENRE: Americana FORMAT: 328 MB
SOURCE: CD RUNTiME: 37:30
RELEASE: Graphite Records GRAPHFAR30CD
ORiGiN: UK MATRiX: Disc Manufacturing Services E11921
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On 2 March 2018 Ginger Wildheart is to release his new album, the aptly titled
"Ghost In The Tanglewood". A seamless mix of country, folk, roots and rock,
the record showcases Ginger's song-writing maturity as he wears his heart and
influences on his sleeve over 10 deeply personal tracks, channelling his
emotions and pouring his soul into every note. Influenced by the likes of
Steve Earle, Maria McKee, Tom Waits and Richard Thompson, this is Ginger music
on the mellow side; roots music played by a working-class Geordie raised on
country and Northern folk music.
"While leaning towards country music, my fairly unavoidable accent means that
the songs come off less Willie Nelson and more Bobby Thompson, but every lyric
is purely heartfelt and every song is as true a story as you'll ever hear.
This stuff has always been in my blood since I was a wee nipper and it's an
honour to finally get it out for people to hear" says Ginger.
"The songs largely deal with the traditionally taboo subject of mental health
issues, specifically depression, which I have suffered from my whole life.
Having recently weaned myself off medication, the music I make now serves as
both therapy and comfort. I find relief in this music and hope that the songs
bring a similar comfort to the listener. The narrative throughout is pretty
confessional in nature, but I think the candid approach showcases the lyrics
in a more bold and open way than a traditional rock album."
Opening with the rousing "The Daylight Hotel", which was written while
receiving treatment in a mental hospital and is a peak into that world and the
kind of people that reside within its walls, the album ranges from the
beautiful country sounds of "Don't Say Goodbye" to the folk of "Golden Tears"
(a melancholic but uplifting song about the inner strength we somehow summon
to fight adversity), the torchlight closer "Remains" and "I Could Have Cared
For You", which recalls Paul Westberg at his best.
Recorded in John Kettle"s Giraffe Studios in Wigan, "Ghost In The Tanglewood"
was produced by John Kettle and Dave Draper and features an all-new gang of
seasoned musicians that Ginger handpicked for their feel and experience. The
players are Maurice Hipkiss - pedal steel, Emily Ewing - vocals, Matthew
Colley - piano, Neil McCartney - fiddle and John Kettle - guitar and mandolin.
"Ghost In The Tanglewood" began life as a Pledge campaign, with profits
donated to The Samaritans, with the main the cause being suicide prevention.
"I shouldn't need to explain how very important it is to make people aware of
mental health issues and suicide prevention, but this is a subject that can
never be talked about enough," says Ginger. "Speaking out about mental illness
is currently our strongest weapon in the war against suicide. We still live in
an age where governments and communities continue to largely ignore this
problem, so anything that highlights this issue is a step in the right
direction. I hope I can do more to raise awareness and be a small part of the
change in attitude that is needed in regards to this issue."
Ripper's Notes:
Ginger Wildheart is the ultimate DIY indy artist, so I SHOULD feel a little
guilty ripping and sharing all of his stuff. But, also knows he's got a loyal
fanbase (myself included) who will purchase everything he releases, often in
multiple formats. Different bonus tracks in different regions, "deluxe"
versions, and repackages of previously "exclusive" material, he is the
ultimate capitalist (which he claims to despise), so, I have a hard time
feeling too bad.
With this, I think I've finally got you all up to date on his ever expanding
re-issue library, at least until the 2CD PHUQ re-issue comes out. . .
If you chose to share this, or any other release, elsewhere, please
give the original ripper/uploader the respect they deserve by
leaving it intact and giving credit where credit is due.
Remember, only by seeding everything you download to (at least) 1:1 are you doing your part to keep torrents alive!
As always, that just about covers it!
Enjoy, and SEED!
Your friendly neighborhood (pro-choice) Zoloft
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