‘A Poet Or A Painter’, Kempston’s most ambitious, compelling and musically diverse album yet, is undeniably also his most accessible. Backed by the cream of Scottish talent from the country’s burgeoning folk and jazz scenes, the lush instrumentation creates a stunning soundscape which weaves intricately around his acclaimed acoustic guitar work. Yet at the heart of this release is undoubtedly Kempston’s superlative songwriting, a masterclass in storytelling and lyricism, where gorgeous, infectious melodies meet with intelligent, emotive poetry.
- Hold On (My Sweet Angel)
- For Your Benefit
- Oh Cathy
- A Poet Or A Painter
- Parting Gift
- Bowl Me Over
- Love (Won’t Fool Me Again)
- If I Had Been
- Starting Out Again
- She Sees The World The Same As Me
- To Mind The Herd
- Which Way
Simon Kempston – Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Classical Guitar, Slide Guitar, Piano
Sam Irvine – Saxophone
Robbie Greig – Fiddle
Bob Miller – Double Bass
Kyle Grieve – Drums, Percussion
Emily Barr – Backing Vocals
All songs written by Simon Kempston
Listen to the first track ‘Hold On (My Sweet Angel)’.
