Paul Handyside

Music:

Member Since: 01/05/2006
Band Website: www.paulhandyside.com
Band Members: Paul Handyside: Vocals, guitar, piano, harmonium. Rob Tickell: Backing vocals, bass, Weissenborn, guitar. David Porthouse: backing vocals, drums, melodeon. Spatz Mason: Banjo.
Influences: The Band, The Beatles, The Go-betweens, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Television, Velvet Underground, The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Nic Jones,
Sounds Like:
"...Handyside's solo debut has just enough low-down twang and skipping drumbeats to qualify as Americana, but it's as a singer-songwriter that he excels. His shimmering hymns offer care-worn sensitivity and reflections that are sentimental but not mawkish. And the title track's huge chorus is an absolute joy"
Q Magazine
"...a rootsy acoustic troubadour with a masterful grasp of his craft...an easy listen with cuts like Forever Ending and Let The Lights Go Down achieving rare tenderness and a genuine emotional impact" Mojo
"... an inspiring listen... an accomplished singer-songwriter plying his trade superbly well" Maverick
"...each tune is a delightful labour of love...Expect to see it featured on the more sensible lists of top albums for 2008" Morning Star
"...an engaging and addictive collection of songs with a dark, ruminating country underbelly and dreamy melodies" Roomthirteen.com
"Handyside truly deserves to be discovered on a global scale. Let now every heart rejoice, indeed." Netrhythms.co.uk
"... Delicate songs and beautiful warmth, sensitive intelligent erudite goodness. Gentle songs, hints of Americana, timeless and personal and lines full of good intent. A master of his craft, impressive and enjoyable, a river of fine song and rather recommended" Organmagazine.com
"With the 'sensitive' troubadour market already swamped and threatening to dull our senses forever, Handyside's less obvious take is an absolute pleasure" 'Planet Sound' Channel 4 Teletext
"... a fine record which carries itself with gravitas and dignity" Whisperin' & Hollerin' (Republic of Ireland)
".. epic, atmospheric and ambitious... Handyside shows his talents have only improved down the years" Rock n Reel
"... tender, fragile, dreamy, pure, subtle... severely addictive" Real Roots Cafe (Netherlands)
"The almost hymnal Midwinter's Feast and the minor chord magic of Darkest Night are rare wonders, while the title track shifts up through the gears from Rufus Wainwright baritone to Slade-style singalong." Birmingham Sunday Mercury
"The thing that struck me immediately was his voice, clear and strong. Get this CD, you won't be disappointed, believe me. " Roots Highway (Italy)
"Exceptionally strong, elegant, darkly shimmering, erudite, intelligent, sensitive but tough songs" Unpeeled.net
"... a brilliant album that makes you long for more... " Rootstime (Belgium)
"Beautiful, bleak yet fragile songs, like a brittle Sunday morning - a great record" Orlando Weekly (USA)
"... a rare talent... " Fatea Records
"... delicate melodies reminiscent of the best of pop-country-folk. " CD Reviews.com (USA)
"Handyside and his trio slowly reveal some truly beautiful rootsy music. " Aiding Abetting (USA)
"... songs of real beauty, you should definitely be checking it out. " Zeitgeist
"... a mighty fine album... " Americana-uk.com
"Just like Nick Lowe he steers a completely personal course which will prove timeless" Hanx (Netherlands)
"... a well-rounded debut, from an experienced and talented songwriter. " isthismusic.com
Record Label: Malady Music
Type of Label: Indie