Marry Waterson & Adrian Crowley Cuckoo Storm
- Americana |
- Folk |
- Indie Folk
Release Date: March 8, 2024
Label: One Little Independent
British folk luminary Marry Waterson is joined by the acclaimed Irish indie folk artist, Adrian Crowley, on Cuckoo Storm, an album adorned with 11 original tracks distinguished by poignant lyricism.
Under the guidance of Jim Barr, known for his work with Portishead, Marry Waterson and Adrian Crowley have come together to create Cuckoo Storm. The fantastic new album seamlessly blends Waterson's distinctive and brilliant vocals with Crowley's deep, resonant baritone, creating a mesmerizing fusion that captivates all who hear it.
Waterson's musical journey began at the age of 12 when she first stepped into the recording studio for the album A True Hearted Girl, alongside her mother Lal and aunt Norma Waterson. While she undoubtedly draws inspiration from her family's musical legacy, Waterson's voice emerges as a unique force, characterized by its boldness and individuality. Throughout her illustrious career, she has collaborated with a diverse range of writers, musicians, and producers, constantly pushing the boundaries of folk music and songwriting. Her albums have consistently received critical acclaim, with projects like The Days That Shaped Me, a collaboration with Oliver Knight in 2011, earning widespread praise and a nomination for the 2012 BBC 2 Folk Award.
In addition to her musical pursuits, Waterson is also involved in visual art and filmmaking. She notably conceived and produced Teach Me to Be a Summer’s Morning, a multimedia tribute to her mother's works.
Other collaborations include albums like Two Wolves, produced by Neill MacColl and Kate St. John, which garnered multiple folk award nominations, and Death Had Quicker Wings Than Love, produced by Portishead's Adrian Utley.
A sought-after performer at folk festivals worldwide, Waterson has graced the stages of Celtic Connections, Cambridge Folk Festival, and the Sydney Opera House. Praised for her commanding presence by The Guardian and acclaimed for crafting "gorgeous, compelling, subtly arranged folk fables" by Uncut, Waterson's music has been hailed as "truly beautiful, strange, and unique" by Mojo, and heralded as "a compelling new Brit folk triumph" by Q Magazine.
And then there's Iggy Pop, who called her "The whole nine yards."