whalebone: Press Pack

4 Stars - 'Special' 'Engaging and hugely enjoyable listen... their tune selection, and execution of the same, is faultless, an ideal balance between light and shade'

'It's no mean feat for an all-instrumental album to hold even the most sympathetic ear for the best part of an hour, but Steve Downs, Charlotte Watson and fiddler Sarah Ibberson succeed with tunes and ideas to spare.'

'swing their tunes beautifully... wonderfully real...'

'Brilliantly conceived and executed. It's amazing how the lack of a vocal and alternative arrangement can make the familar tangential, reflective, requiring attention.'

'It's a work that demands to be listened to and savoured for its immaculate musicianship and clean, clear harmonies, with imaginative riffs, solos and grace-notes adding extra polish... A great album from a truly gifted trio.'

'inspiring playing, great tunes'

'The wonderful Whalebone just get better and better... great writing and arrangements as well as some really superlative musicianship.'

'Spread out the furniture, get ready to dance!'

'Amazing doesn't even begin to describe this instrumental trio.... Whalebone are masters of seduction.'

'Songs without words'