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Album Review: Paul Liddell - Milestones and Motorways (Self Release)
Follow up to A LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER'S DIARY, which in turn followed Paul's debut SKETCHY LITTLE PEOPLE, this third full length album from singer-songwriter Paul Liddell is probably as near to a complete solo effort as is possible. Paul plays all the instruments here, taking full control of all aspects of the process from the writing and performing to production and engineering. With eleven original songs, Paul makes no effort to disguise his roots on each of the songs, with his distinct North Eastern accent clearly audible, which brings to those songs a particular identity. With a clear guitar sound the album opens with the stylish A Means to an End, displaying his fine command over song structure and arrangement.
The album is contemporary in feel, utilising sampling gadgetry quite liberally and even including some beat boxing on Trash, broadening Liddell's appeal amongst his audience. The crisp guitar sound on such songs as Christmas and Red Apple provides a clear indication of what this performer sounds like in a live setting, something Paul is no stranger to having toured extensively both as a solo performer and with his band The Delphians.
Allan Wilkinson
Northern Sky
