Megson – The Longshot

Megson - The Longshot

Megson's The Longshot featured pretty highly on my list of 'most anticipated' albums of 2010 and it certainly doesn't disappoint!

The Longshot is Megson's fourth studio album and follows in the footsteps of the critically acclaimed 'Take Yourself A Wife' which saw the pair nominated as 'best duo' in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

The Longshot is an upbeat affair with Stu Hanna's guitar coming to the fore and Debbie's vocals providing the perfect accompaniment. Megson have stayed true to their roots with tracks on the album depicting tales of the working class and the decline of the factory industries. However the two have broken new ground with self-penned tracks The Longshot and The Cabman which bring these themes to a contemporary setting.

It is rare that an album keeps you hooked from start to finish but every song on The Longshot stands out in its own right and reflects the excellent craftmanship of Stu and Debbie as artists leading the way in the contemporary folk genre.

This is one record which won't be leaving my side for some time!

You can find out more about Megson and The Longshot at www.megsonmusic.co.uk