Paul Poulton

Paul Poulton
Background information
Birth name Paul Stephen Poulton
Origin West Bromwich, West Midlands, England
Genres Rock, gospel, R&B
Occupation(s) Musician, composer, singer, author
Instruments Guitar, vocals
Years active 1989–present
Labels Big Feet Music, Chapel Lane, Word, Temporary Music.

Paul Poulton is a British singer-songwriter, guitarist and writer. Born in West Bromwich, West Midlands, UK, he has released fourteen albums, five singles and two books since 1989. That year Paul did over a hundred performances in his first year on the road as a Singer/Songwriter. He tours in the UK and US, appearing at a variety of venues. His song "Flaky People" was played extensively by Mid-West American radio station WQRP in the late 1990s.[1][2] The song talked about flaky leaders who fool around, which became poignant at the time of the Bill Clinton – Monica Lewinsky scandal.

Paul performs as a solo performer with an acoustic guitar and also with his band the Paul Poulton Project. He is noted as a skilled guitarist.[3] He talks between songs about life, human idiosyncrasies, faith, God and philosophy. He is known as an apologist for Christianity in which his discourses are liberally seasoned with humour.[4]

A CrossRhythms Magazine review of "Fallen People on a Fallen Planet" said: "Paul’s great strength is that he crafts songs that say more in a stanza than most songsmiths can manage in an album".[5]

Music critic Peter Dilley wrote for Christian Music magazine, saying:

". . . a skilled lyricist. . .he examines human waywardness – offering hope . . . after exploding secular values with devastating effect. " [6]

Phantom Tollbooth said: " It’s like Dante and Bunyan in guitar-funk form. ".[7]

A sample of Poulton's music, may be found on his MySpace Music page.[8]

A book written by Paul Poulton called "Genesis for Ordinary People" was published in November 2014. The book is subtitled "Unwrapping the First Book of the Bible" and follows the storyline of Genesis from the viewpoint of a modern person who is interested in the subject. Reviewer Robin Thompson writing in Never For Nothing said, "Paul... using a mix of apologetics, hermeneutics and a knack for communicating complex ideas in an accessible way, manages to cut through some of the misinformation and, dare I say, misinterpretation, the latter of which has not been confined to secular circles."[9] A web site has been set up where Poulton has answered a few questions raised by the book.[10] The book is published by American publishers Wipf and Stock, who also published Poulton's book "Fishing for Praise"[11]

Poulton is also a regular writer for Cross Rhythms and HeartBeat The Magazine[12]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Books

References

  1. ↑ "Grooves, Scrooge & The Effects of Sin: Paul Poulton talks about his new albums". Crossrhythms.co.uk. 12 December 2005. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
  2. ↑ "Artistes' bios". Newchristianmusic.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
  3. ↑ Davis, Sam (20 August 2010). "Paul Poulton Interview". Guitar Jar. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
  4. ↑ "Review: Dumb Dogs – Paul Poulton Project". Cross Rhythms. 6 October 2007. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
  5. ↑ Review of Fallen People at crossrhythms.com
  6. ↑ "CH". Christianherald.org.uk. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
  7. ↑ "Paul Poulton Project – Some People Believe Anything – The Phantom Tollbooth | The Phantom Tollbooth". Tollbooth.org. 13 November 2011. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
  8. ↑ Paul Poulton MySpace Music page
  9. ↑ "Never For Nothing". Retrieved 2015-02-10.
  10. ↑ "Home - Genesis for Ordinary People". Retrieved 2015-02-16.
  11. ↑ "Wipf and Stock Publishers". Wipfandstock.com. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
  12. ↑ "HeartBeat the Magazine". HeartBeat the Magazine. Retrieved 2012-11-10.

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