Given the fact that the folk music scene of the last eighteen months has been taken over by a breed of folk-indie hybrids, I was beginning to think that my journey of discovering new traditional folk artists was over. My fears, however, were unfounded, and Mawkin Causley's latest offering, entitled 'The Awkward Recruit' proves just that.'The Awkward Recruit' is magnificent; from the fantastic instrumental integration to the classy, polished vocals (which switch between a variety of medieval languages - clever stuff, I assure you), there's something tantalizing and unique about what this band does. Mawkin Causley are undoubtedly the best pure folk band to land in my CD pile for ages; think Bellowhead in their infancy, with a little more zest.
This jolly and rather underrated band consist of five members, and are the product of Navigator Records - the label responsible for Lau, Spiers & Boden, and Bellowhead themselves, among others. Armed with an accordian, a bass, a guitar, a fiddle and a melodeon, Mawkin Causley are definitely a band to check out, love, and tell all your mates about. 'The Awkward Recruit' is out today, and the title track 'The Awkward Recruit' can be listened to below.
Listen To 'The Awkward Recruit' by Mawkin Causley
-Lauren Razavi
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