Pillowfish

Pillowfish are a progressive folk duo comprising Tom Drinkwater (vocals, Irish bouzouki, guitar) and Helen Bell (viola and fiddle).

Formed in mid-2005 in York, UK, they released their first album, 'Common Knowledge' in 2006.

They are stylistically eclectic and draw on a variety of influences in their original material, which is mainly a mix of political song, whimsical absurdity and folk-influenced instrumentals.

Drinkwater's acerbic vocal style seems to polarise reviewers, and has been likened to Tymon Dogg,[1] Robin Williamson,[2] and Ian Anderson (musician)

Discography

'Common Knowledge' (2006) (Pillowfish PFCD0601)

Track listing:
1. Seven Stolen Stars
2. The Revolution will be in Colour
3. The First Bonfire / Pillowfish
4. Addiction
5. The Ice Sculptor
6. The World to Mend
7. Cruel Sea
8. Move your Money
9. Hunting the Off-Licence / Trip to Heligoland
10. She's So Dark
11. Fingerprints and Smudges

'Common Knowledge' has been reviewed by David Kidman in Netrhythms,[3] Tim Moon in Tykes News,[4] Tim Carroll of Folkwords,[2] Mike Wilson on Folking.com,[5] Fiddle On magazine,[6] and Rock'n'Reel magazine.[1]

External links

References

  1. 1 2 Rock'n'Reel magazine issue 5, Jul/Aug 2007
  2. 1 2 Folkwords Website
  3. ↑ Netrhythms Jan 2007 obtained online
  4. ↑ Tykes News Spring 2007
  5. ↑ folking.com 9 Apr 2007
  6. ↑ Fiddle On magazine, July 2007, Issue 23
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