Johnny Flynn: A Larum (Lost Highway/Vertigo)

Johnny Flynn: A Larum (Lost Highway/Vertigo) - A Larum is Middle English for “an alarm”.  Folk balladeer Johnny Flynn’s stateside debut connects centuries of British folk traditions with an Americana blend of folk, blues and country to create his contemporary folk sounds.  Minimal acoustic instrumentation of guitar, cello, violin, mandolin, trumpet, spoons, etc. are bolstered by muscular drums and bass.  In the tradition, Flynn’s lyrics sing of life, love and loss from a common-man viewpoint.  Recommended.