Reviews

…a cracking melange of sound which mixes seemingly disparate elements into a cohesive whole.

Simon Jones, Spiral Earth ****

…And now here’s Bold Reynold Too, an equally magnificent disc feeding on the unstoppable enthusiasm of this felicitous assemblage of like-minded top-flight musicians…. It’s very much indicative of the inexhaustible riches of folk tradition; so I can already see Bold Reynold Three peering round the corner!

David Kidman  Folk London  Must Listen (*****)

The second, yet second to none, chapter of a breathtaking endeavour… the payoff is truly phenomenal.

Dimitri Epstein, Let It Rock *****+

His superpower has been to bring together members of Fairport Convention (Dave Pegg, Chris Leslie) and Gryphon, along with The Men They Couldn’t Hang’s Tom Spencer, all trailblazers in their own way, and managed to forge something that takes the best of what they have to offer and add a certain something of his own - a fine fusion of folk-rock, medieval prog and carefully curated traditional songs. Altogether, a hugely enjoyable album… interestingly intricate instrumental meanderings… Musical excellence…  It’s never short of engaging and occasionally quite exhilarating.  

Damian Liptrot, Folk North West

The first volume was a great success and I have no doubt its successor would do the same even if it were marketed in a brown paper bag…  David has pushed the envelope a bit further this time, both in arrangements and in his choice of material.

Dai Jeffries, Folking.Com

An amazing collaboration, a stellar lineup. There’s some amazing musicianship - a great, great album… I’m just in bliss here

Tim Walker BBC Radio Lincolnshire

A wonderful album

Frank Hennessy, Celtic Heasrtbeat, BBC Radio Wales

I’m in awe of David’s friends. I really enjoyed that… They do a great job here. I think that was a great version, the musical arrangement is fascinating. Well done all round.

Genevieve Tudor, Genevieve Plays Folk

…an album that fully respects the tradition it honours, but also isn’t afraid of giving it some tweaks of its own.

Mike Davies, Bright Young Folk