"The Rosinators"

Maverick Magazine July 2003

"Sometimes all you need is the basics; well hey, it's here. A wonderful mix of traditional, original and classic covers, beautifully presented by this very talented London based trio with a little help from two or three friends. With fiddle playing of the highest order aplenty (and some fine guitar and mandolin for good measure), this infectious offering foot-taps it's way through Cajun two steps, waltzes (notably Tom Waits' fabulously worded Poncho's Lament), gospel 'singalongs' and superb feel-good bluegrass country from the likes of Earl Scruggs (Foggy Mountain Breakdown), Keith Whitley and Dr. Ralph Stanley (call to faith). On this their debut album, The Rosinators give it to you straight: excellent musicianship and harmonies to die for. Their own composition, Oblivion, described in the sleeve notes as "twenty first century gospel country", is precisely that. It shows their ability to not only write innovative songs but to deliver them with a style and quality rarely seen (or heard for that matter) these days. It's honest and passionate. On the first listening I was under it's spell; on the second I was hooked! This is real acoustic roots at its best. Don't let this one pass you by!" Gerry Mansfield More Reviews  Postbag  Home