Whiskey and Orchids, by Matt Owens

Whiskey and Orchids

by Matt Owens

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“Soul folk Dylan…[and] a touch of the early Rod Stewart pub troubadour strut…this album finds Owens very much on his feet” FATEA MAGAZINE

“Cuts a much more British-Americana furrow…gruff, whiskey-soaked voice...a perfect blend” ✭✭✭✭ RNR MAGAZINE

“Tremendous…spectacular…of the highest quality” ✭✭✭✭✭ MAVERICK

“Owens slides in some accurately sharp observations in every single line ...... a contender for Song of the Year!” ROCKING MAGPIE

Whiskey and Orchids is an album that oozes Americana with its campfire storytelling told mainly on acoustic guitar and piano, reflecting the songwriting skills of some of his favourite artists Ryan Adams, Jason Isbell and Warren Zevon. Produced by Nigel Stonier, guest appearances include Thea Gilmore, Rob Vincent, Michael Blair and Paul Beavis.

The gorgeous album sleeve artwork is by Richard Clarke. You will wan to hang it on the wall.

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The debut 5* album from Matt Owens.

A work of art, designed by Richard Clarke and hand crafted by elves. This is a stunning pure white limited edition heavy weight vinyl - only 300 copies have been produced.

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1.	Lay Down Honey 03:06	buy track
2.	Little Tornado 04:00	buy track
3.	The Piano at The Greyhound 04:24	buy track
4.	American Girls in London 03:12	buy track
5.	Christmas Eve 04:18	buy track
6.	Match Day 04:27	buy track
7.	Too Far Gone 04:18	buy track
8.	World Won't Wait 02:59	buy track
9.	One Fuck of a Year 03:26	buy track
10.	Whiskey and Orchids 03:54	buy track
11.	Last Play of the Day 03:50	buy track

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Whiskey and Orchids is an album that oozes Americana with its campfire storytelling told mainly on acoustic guitar and piano, reflecting the songwriting skills of some of his favourite artists Ryan Adams, Jason Isbell and Warren Zevon.

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released February 1, 2019

Produced by Nigel Stonier
Recorded and mixed at Airtight Studios, Manchester
Engineered by Seadna McPhail. Mixed by Seadna McPhail and Nigel Stonier
Mastered by Mike Cave at Loft Mastering, Liverpool
All songs by Matt Owens
Musicians: (a fine array of British, American and Canadian musical talent):
• Matt Owens: Vocals, Electric Guitar (Little Tornado, World Won’t Wait, and Whisky and Orchids), Acoustic Guitar, Harmonica, Bass Guitar, Piano (on Piano at The Greyhound, One Fuck of a Year, and Last Play of the Day)
• Nigel Stonier: Piano, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Mandolin. Bass on Too Far Gone and American Girls. Vocals.
• Michael Blair: Drums and Percussion on The Piano at The Greyhound and World Won’t Wait
• Paul Beavis: Drums and Percussion
• Adrian Gautrey: Organ and Pedal Steel
• Thea Gilmore: Vocals
• Carleigh Aikins: Vocals on American Girls in London
• Robert Vincent: Vocals on Too Far Gone, World Won’t Wait and One Fuck of a Year
• Boss Caine: Vocals on World Won’t Wait and One Fuck of a Year
• Alan Lowles: Accordion
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Matt Owens London, UK

Founder member of Noah and the Whale, Matt Owens debut solo album Whiskey and Orchids was released on 1st February 2019.

The albums' 4 singles, Lay Down Honey, One Fuck of a Year, Too Far Gone and Match Day all received regular plays on national UK radio.

Produced by Nigel Stonier, guests included Thea Gilmore, Michael Blair (Tom Waits, Lou Reed), Carleigh Akins (Bahamas) and Robert Vincent. ... more

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