Recent reactions to new album 'Covered In Dust':
From Alternative Press:
"Brilliant....Malcolm Bauld's debut solo offering, Covered In Dust, is a killer slab of singer-songwriter traditional folk-punk."
CBC Radio 3 on 'Summer Fears':
"Sometimes I hit a song and get exactly what I want...where has this song been all my life?"
From Bang Bang:
" La première affaire que j’ai à dire c’est: «Calisse qu’y’é fort!» L’attente en aura donc franchement valu la peine. Si j’avais à mettre une note, ce serait un 10/10."
From Nightlife Magazine:
"Covered In Dust will satisfy the diehards with its tough, hook-laden edge, while surprising with the scope of its musicianship and laid-back tenderness"
From The Edmonton Journal:
"...another fine example of Montreal's fertile music scene. His solo debut, /Covered In Dust/, is reminscent of the greats — Joe Strummer, Bruce Springsteen, The Levellers, and Billy Bragg."
From The Winnipeg Uniter:
"Extremely strong vocal melodies, expert musicianship...sweet folk tunes with a sharp edge."
From SoundSalvationArmy:
"I really can’t recommend this album enough. One of my favourite all-time Canadian songwriters has only gotten better with age."
Bio:
You might say that Montreal based singer-songwriter Malcolm Bauld has been trying to make up for a nickname-less youth. To attempt the unenviable task of playing every city or town in Canada (when was the last time you rocked Okotoks, Alberta? ) you’re going to need some help. Greg Macpherson, Billy the Kid, Statues, Tom Fun Orchestra, Horses and Anthem Red have all played a role in his touring life. In Montreal you’re likely to find him picking up whatever’s on stage or in the studio and helping out folks like Dirty Tricks, Pawa Up First, Yesterday’s Ring, Plastic Patrick, and Fifth Hour Hero to name a few. He’s supported Amos Lee, Jets To Brazil, The Constantines, The New Amsterdams, Crooked Fingers, The Living End and The Weakerthans at home.
On his most recent recordings you’ll hear members of Sudbury power pop combo Statues (Radio 81, Pelado Records). Other tracks have included members of Montreal punks The Sainte Catherines (Fat Records), Mike Feuerstack (Snailhouse) and Abigail Lapell. Brought up on a steady diet of everything from seventies brit punk to American folk, Bauld is clearly hooked on the melodies and rhythms of simple, honest rock and roll.
