Life In A Paper Boat (2016)

De ster van Kate Rusby is hoog gerezen in de Britse folk. Ook op haar 14de studio-album slaagt ze erin prachtige liedjes fris te laten klinken. Het gevarieerde repertoire wordt gedragen door haar mooie stem; nét niet kristalhelder, maar met dat minuscule braampje raakt ze wel de juiste emotie. "The timeless and instantly recognisable voice remains, yet subtle changes see a move away from the support on the more folky of the instruments although Michael McGoldrick adds delightful whistle. A whole load of credit goes to Damien OKane. Its his role as producer cum sonic architect that sees the obvious fiddle, diatonic accordion and bouzouki vie for space with synths, programming and the increasingly influential yet understated presence of Steven Ivesons electric guitar. Evolution not revolution springs to mind as fans can embrace the progression with the knowledge that theres also the familiar and comfortable for those who know what they can expect from a Kate Rusby album." (Mike Ainscoe, Louder Than War)