Auburn
Country of origin:
England
Type of music generally:
Pop/rock
Status:
Most recent release, Love & Promises (2016)
See also:
Auburn's site
Comparisons:
Victoria Williams, The be Good Tanyas, Bonnie Raitt
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Auburn play bright music with some intriguing songs. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Recommended first album:
Indian Summer is the first we've heard
Recordings:
- Dreams (2003)
- Indian Summer (2012)
- Nashville (2014)
- Mixed Feelings (2015)
- Love & Promises (2016)
Indian Summer
Release info:
2012—Scarlet Records
Availability:
amazon.co.uk
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Liz Lenten—vocals, backing vocals
Max Gilkes—guitar, keyboards, piano, backing vocals
Jevon Beaumont—bass
Rob Lewis—cello
Guest artists:
Willy Molleson—percussion (4, 5, 8, 9)
Wan Hewitt—percussion (1, 2, 3, 6, 7 )
Horseman—drums (10)
Eliza Carthy—violin, backing vocals
Maddy Leather, Joe Leather, Joanne Louise Parker, Laura Vane—backing vocals
Produced by:
Max Gilkes
Comments:
Auburn's album has a bright yet very grounded feel and they have a gifted singer in Liz Lenton. Her vocals occasionally recall Victoria Williams. The title song is a pleasant, very well-woven tale with a gorgeous melody. "Stop the Clock" is a dreamy song of the kind Auburn do so well. "This is the life" waxes philosophical on taking chances and successfully so. It's a fine album. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Thanks to Anna Maria Stjärnell for work on this entry.
