It would appear that many notables from the folk-tinged edges of rock were keen to join Susan Raven on this, her very fine second solo album. Brian Gulland (Gryphon), Liam Genockey (Steeleye Span) and Steffe Sharpstrings (Gong) to name but a few - though it was her involvement with Man Jumping that intrigued me most as I loved Orlando Gough's experimental work of the early 80's, working with contemporary dance troupes and fusing Philip Glass minimalism with world jazz-rock (including some great de riguer slap bass), and thereby sounding a fair bit like Peter Gabriel's… read more
It would appear that many notables from the folk-tinged edges of rock were keen to join Susan Raven on this, her very fine second solo album. Brian G… read more
It would appear that many notables from the folk-tinged edges of rock were keen to join Susan Raven on this, her very fine second solo album. Brian Gulland (Gryphon), Liam Genockey (Stee… read more
Susan Raven is a 21st Century troubadour with a rich and haunting voice. Her acclaimed debut album, Glittering Cities, is a cinematic journey from start to finish, an emotion-fired collection of majestic songcraft with strong vocal performances that fall somewhere between Grace Slick, Sinead O'Connor and The Cranberries. The arrangements soar, ranging from multi-layered synth programs over dance grooves through to a pure acoustic and orchestral approach. Ethereal instrumentation and inspired performances from, among others, members of the Peter Gabriel and Salif Keita bands, pe… read more
Susan Raven is a 21st Century troubadour with a rich and haunting voice. Her acclaimed debut album, Glittering Cities, is a cinematic journey from start to finish, an emotion-fired collecti… read more
Susan Raven is a 21st Century troubadour with a rich and haunting voice. Her acclaimed debut album, Glittering Cities, is a cinematic journey from start to finish, an emotion-fired collection of majestic songcraft with strong vocal per… read more