In 2002, james yorkston released his debut album moving up country with production credits to simon raymonde of the cocteau twins with his band the athletes, and took these songs on the road, supporting john martyn and later appearing at glastonbury festival in the acoustic tent. Mar 23, 2019 yorkstons solo career began when john peel played a demo of his moving up country, roaring the gospel, in 2001 proclaiming it had the song title of the year, no doubt. Released in june 2002, moving up country is the debut studio album by james yorkston and the athletes. Moving up country, an album by james yorkston on spotify. James yorkston and the athletes moving up country album lyrics. Moving up country is an album by james yorkston and the athletes. James yorkston and the athletes moving up country 2002 the walkabouts satisfied mind 1993 trailer bride hope is a thing with feathers 2003 willie nelson red headed stranger 1975 the del mccoury band del and the boys 2001. Moving up country put him firmly on the folk music map, and the 2004 follow up just beyond the river cemented james yorkston and the athletes place in the music scene, reaching number 155 on. Adored by both critics and discerning listeners at. Moving up country, 10 years ago, each new release from james yorkston has featured only the. Album james yorkston the route to the harmonium for. Faisal percussionharmoniumlap steel reuben accordionconcertinapiano holly small pipeswhistle doogie double bassbanjo wendy violin john bews violin the albums credited to james yorkston and the athletes are.
The shortest of all jy records, it neatly bookended a decade of work, released in the same year that saw the ten year anniversary of his debut, moving up country. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. James yorkston and the athletes moving up country 2002. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Feb 24, 2005 scotlands james yorkston is onto something special. Yorkston james the athletes moving up country music. James yorkston moving up country domino cd grooves inc. James yorkston s moving up country is a pastoral album of wandering meadows, roaming fields, and babbling brooks.
James yorkston and the athletes moving up country discogs. Ultimately he recorded so much that he needed another set of ears to come in and help him put everything in shape. Released in 2002, james yorkston and the athletes debut album moving up country managed this with aplomb, feeling fresh from a remote scottish border cottage, as a plaintive and laidback feel permeates the tracks both musically and lyrically. His eye for the details in life and the richness of his brogue make a yorkston song instantly recognisable. James yorkston and the athletes moving up country 10th. Exactly a year later, yorkston released a split single with the lone pigeon, followed in may 2002 by yorkston and his supporting cast the athletes ep st. Moving up country was released as a single in 2001 on bad jazz records. James yorkston, the gentlemansongwriter of the east neuk of fife, has released with or without the athletes a series of albums of tenderness and melody.
Oct 08, 2002 james yorkston and the athletes moving up country domino recordings. Faisal percussionharmoniumlap steel reuben accordionconcertinapiano holly small pipeswhistle doogie double bassbanjo wendy violin john bews violin the albums. Jamess first album for three years, i was a cat from a book 2012 7, was released. This led to bad jazz records scrambling for yorkstons details and releasing that track as yorkstons debut 7. Alternative rock, acoustic, folk rock james yorkston and the athletes moving up country 2002, cd discogs. A proper signing with domino was on the cards, with himself and histhe athletes issuing seminal. He has since released eight albums with domino records, working. Released in june 2002, moving up country is the debut studio album by james yorkston. Read next i break horses construct a vivid and spacious cinematic world on warnings. James debut album, moving up country, was released by domino records in 2002.
Moving up country might not warrant the extravagant praise heaped on it by the upanddown english music press, but its certainly an album that stands out. Living in the small fishing town of cellardyke, scotland, james yorkston recorded his new album, the route to the harmonium, in his loft where fisherman had previously repaired their nets. This is all fitting given that yorkston grew up around the countryside of the british isles. Moving up country might not warrant the extravagant praise heaped on it by the up and down english music press, but its certainly an album that stands out. Gathering at a farmhouse in his native scotland with an intimate group of musicians, james yorkston has created an album of folk melody that glows like embers in a stone fire. Moving up country 2002, domino records just beyond the river 2004, domino records lang cat.
James yorkston, the gentlemansongwriter of the east neuk of fife, has released with or without the athletes a series of albums of tenderness and melody, insight and empathy. Best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards customer service free shipping. This 10th anniversary edition of moving up country, released on monday. James yorkston and the athletes moving up country reissue.
James yorkston and the athletes moving up country amazon. James yorkston and the athletes was the name used by scottish folk musician james yorkston when recording a number of albums with a number of friends and associates between 2002 and 2006. For james yorkston, it seems that he can do no wrong when it comes to being at the right place at the right time. James yorkston has been quietly making records for around 20 years. The ten years since james yorkston and the athletes released their debut album, moving up country may have raced past, but it has certainly been long. If youre looking for something new to listen to, watch or play, look no further than the musicmagpie store. Moving up country was released as a single in october 2000 on bad jazz records. This was in the midst of a profoundly emotional and stressful time, with immediate family and close friends battling lifethreatening illnesses. Moving up country, 10 years ago, each new release from james yorkston has featured only the most finely nuanced stylistic variations. Check out moving up country by james yorkston and the athletes on amazon music.
When he was 17, a friend working at a record shop offered yorkston s name as an. This 10th anniversary edition of moving up country, released on monday the 23rd of april 2012, consists of two discs. Yorkstons solo career began when john peel played a demo of his moving up country, roaring the gospel, in 2001 proclaiming it had the song title of the year, no doubt. James yorkston and the athletes music, videos, stats, and. His 2002 debut, moving up country, was one of 2002s best albums, full of stark, pastoral folk songs and romantic brooding. James yorkston and the athletes discography and songs. James yorkstons moving up country is a pastoral album of wandering meadows, roaming fields, and babbling brooks.
Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. He has been releasing music since 2001 as a solo artist, with his backing band the athletes, as part of the fence collective and as a member of the trio yorkston thornekhan. Albums include rebellious jukebox, ballads of the book, and strange folk. Disc 1 features the original album, now with debut domino single the lang toun.
The album was produced by james yorkston and dave wrench and mostly recorded live during 5 wintry days in bryn derwen studios, north wales. James yorkston moving up country roaring, the gospel youtube. Moving up country by james yorkston and the athletes on. James yorkston is still the ships captain on moving up country, even if he did retire for a nap, so best lie back and enjoy it in the spirit intended with a wee dram. Following a split single with the lone pigeon and the st. Complete your james yorkston and the athletes collection. Its lazy, meandering songs, mixing english folk and american country, sound fitfully out of place in the modern world, hearkening back far more to the hippie sensibilities both musical and lyrical of the late 60s or early 70s. Reviewed in the united states on february 1, 2004 james yorkstons moving up country is a pastoral album of wandering meadows, roaming fields, and babbling brooks. Since 2002s mercurynominated moving up country hes released a dozen or so albums that draw you in and leave you breathless. Scotlands james yorkston is onto something special. May 08, 2019 james yorkston has been quietly making records for around 20 years. James yorkston timeline featuring albums and other. James yorkston and the athletes moving up country domino recordings.