100 Acres of Sycamore – the third album from Irish singer/songwriter Fionn Regan – returns to the acoustic balladry of his 06 debut. Following the unexpected shift towards electric folk-pop on 2010’s The Shadow of an Empire, Regan is back in fine form with his intimate narratives, beautiful guitar, shimmering piano and lush strings. Recorded in a Spanish villa over one week, the songs were laid straight onto tape, then polished to a gorgeous sheen. Standouts include “1st Day of May”, “For a Nightingale”, and “Golden Light.” – Written by SMarx
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