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Living Tradition– March 08
Lorraine Jordan – A light over there
(Hazelville Music HZ011,

"A Welcome return of this fine singer-songwriter, whose voice is finding its mature mellowness ideal for presenting her compositions, which are carefully crafter and packed with emotion. Her familiar warble glides through these tracks like a galleon in full sail, with an assembled multitude of kindred supporting musicians.

The truly eclectic flavour must owe some debt to Lorraine's background and the road she has travelled (born in Wales, from Irish parents, resident for many years in Scotland and now seemingly London-based). Scotland's loss is the rest of the world's gain.She has soaked up countless influences on the way - and the resulting amalgam makes for a rounded experience.

This is her best album by far, and if there's any justice, should direct her towards a wider recognition. Her songwriting is so confident these days. An artist that has genuinely come of age. Love songs galore - the only tilt at politics is a musical ode to the Queen. The only non LJ composition is a refreshing version of From The Heart (Susan Clark's song that was for years the theme song of Melanie Harold and Ollie Blanchflower). LJ does it more than justice.

Her song Dreamers could have been penned by Sandy Denny, Sweet Mystery by Nick Drake and Your Love by Joan Armatrading - but they're all her own. Her songs rank among the finest of their genre, and deserve recognition."

Grem Devlin