Standing Strong by Broom Bezzums
Mark Bloomer & Andrew Cadie's 6th studio album, and their first own-label release. This collection of powerful, modern folk-songs, interspersed with distinctive instrumentals has been a long time coming.
Tracklist
| 1. | Wide-Eyed & Strong | 3:00 |
| 2. | Reincarnation | 3:55 |
| 3. | All in Good Time | 3:55 |
| 4. | Feel Your Way | 3:47 |
| 5. | House of the Rising Sun | 3:51 |
| 6. | Camogli Jigs | 4:45 |
| 7. | Winter Is the Coldest Time | 6:36 |
| 8. | Burning of the Piper's Hut Set | 3:46 |
| 9. | Wayfaring Stranger | 4:57 |
| 10. | Dust, Din & Diesel | 3:04 |
| 11. | Remember Us | 4:16 |
| 12. | Sail Away | 3:47 |
| 13. | Man Gave Names to All the Animals | 5:06 |
| 14. | Down in the Cave Reels | 4:40 |
Credits
released February 17, 2025
All songs; words & music by Mark Bloomer/Andrew Cadie except 5,8 & 9 (Traditional) & 13 (words & music Bob Dylan)
Recorded from September 2023 - September 2024 at Wishing Well Studio, Weisenheim, Germany - Except 5 & 6, recorded on location at Heiligenbösch church, Leisel
Produced, engineered & mixed by Andrew Cadie
Mastered by Marko Schneider at Imagion
Cover artwork by Jules Cadie
Packaging design by Jan Oelemann
Mark Bloomer: Vocals, guitar, bouzouki, bass drum, loops
Andrew Cadie: Vocals, fiddle, guitar, slide guitar, Northumbrian pipes, harmonium, piano, bass
Thanks to Thomas Lorenz for the use of his lovely old upright piano. Huge thanks to all the people who supported our crowdfunding campaign and made this album possible.
All songs; words & music by Mark Bloomer/Andrew Cadie except 5,8 & 9 (Traditional) & 13 (words & music Bob Dylan)
Recorded from September 2023 - September 2024 at Wishing Well Studio, Weisenheim, Germany - Except 5 & 6, recorded on location at Heiligenbösch church, Leisel
Produced, engineered & mixed by Andrew Cadie
Mastered by Marko Schneider at Imagion
Cover artwork by Jules Cadie
Packaging design by Jan Oelemann
Mark Bloomer: Vocals, guitar, bouzouki, bass drum, loops
Andrew Cadie: Vocals, fiddle, guitar, slide guitar, Northumbrian pipes, harmonium, piano, bass
Thanks to Thomas Lorenz for the use of his lovely old upright piano. Huge thanks to all the people who supported our crowdfunding campaign and made this album possible.
License
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“From the moment I first saw and heard Broom Bezzums I recognised they’ve got it – instinctively.” – Andy Kershaw
Multi award-winning folk duo Broom Bezzums match the quality of their songwriting with skilful musicianship and spine-tingling vocals to deliver performances you can’t forget.