Press
What the press have said about James Raynard's debut album Strange Histories
**** "Strange Histories [opens] the big heavy door on some weird and wonderful cubbyholes of English song.Raynard and his band certainly deliver."
Songlines
*** "Raynard...is displaying a composure way beyond his experience... Striking and visionary"
Uncut
*** "Raynard is full of confidence and rich in promise"
Mojo
"This album is good news for anyone awaiting this year's 'have-you-heard?' factor to emerge"
Living Tradition
"A debut of astonishing maturity"
HMV Choice
"Strong debut from an English folkie mentored by Martin Carthy"
The Observer
"Raynard's engaging simplicity is underpinned by a glowing passion for the history and wordplay of grand old songs."
The Telegraph
"The material is strong, the accompaniments are excellent and the clarity of performance refreshing"
fRoots
"Stunning debut from a major new name in the folk scene"
Classic Rock Magazine
"Intriguing debut album....the promise is real enough"
ITV Teletext
"An excellent debut and a career to watch with keen interest."
Songbook
"An unmissable recording debut"
Folk On Tap
"If you are unfamiliar with the name James Raynard, you won't be for much longer"
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