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Leaving My Old Self Behind is a six track E.P. featuring four new songs and two new versions of songs that previously appeared on Country & Northern. All of the songs were recorded live in the Mareel arts centre in Lerwick, with Graham Malcolmson on double bass, Victor Sandison on drums, and Rory Tallack on fiddle, mandolin and four-string banjo. |
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The 21 songs on Country & Northern were written quickly, and recorded even faster. This is a lo-fi album, which can now be downloaded or streamed for free by visiting the Country and Northern page, or clicking on the cover. |
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From the Thorn contains both solo acoustic songs and tracks recorded with Malachy's band, comprising Astryd Jamieson on piano and vocals, Steven Laurenson on guitar and vocals, Graham Malcolmson on bass, Paul Mullay on drums and Rory Tallack on fiddle and vocals. |
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Edges & Spaces featured many guest musicians from Shetland, including Jenna Reid, Brian Nicolson, Grant Nicol, Abby Hayward and Lise Sinclair. It was described by BBC Scotland's Tom Morton as "a triumph, packed full of great songwriting and splendid performances." He wrote: "I wholeheartedly recommend it for your listening pleasure, intellectual stimulation and emotional enhancement." |
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Malachy's debut album was released in 2003. The Desert featured Steven Laurenson on guitar, Michael Laurenson on bass and Rory Tallack on drums, as well as appearances from Donald Anderson, Jenna and Bethany Reid and Nancy Hunter. The album contains a mix of acoustic tracks and fast-paced rock songs, and was described as "a clutch of potent anthems and graceful melodies". |
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