KEITH MacLEOD - In My Fathers Words

Here's a new album from Caithness based KEITH MACLEOD , who will be known to fans of Manson Grant & The Dynamos, as Keith has regularly performed alongside Manson & Robert.
“In My Fathers Words” is a very apt title for this ten track original album. For all the songs were indeed written by Keith’s dad, David.
A few of songs may sound familiar, as several have previously been recorded by Manson, and Mike Devine.
The album is quite old fashioned sentimental Country, but Keith does the songs proud. Most are story songs, from “Boothill By The Depot”, about a dying hobo, to “Crazy Things” about the things kids say, to the different emotions of joy & sadness in “Heather’s Tears”.
The CD booklet has the lyrics, and each song is introduced by David. Not only people & situations, but a variety of places from Dornoch to Watten inspired these songs.
The instrumentation is superb. Charlie Arkins plays harmonica & fiddle, Richard Nelson on Steel , and John Macrae on pipes, adds to Keith’s musicianship on all other instrumentation.
There’s no doubt that there is a huge Manson Grant influence on the album’s sound, but Keith really does a great job on these songs. He’s certainly done his dad proud!
Available from Pan Records (www.panrecords.co.uk, or Tel 01955 602646)