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The Young'uns
Tiny Notes
Released 7 Apr 2023
The Young'uns
Taking its name from messages tied to the railings of a bridge in Sunderland, Tiny Notes is a collection of songs that find hope and humanity in grief and despair. From London Bridge to Lockerbie, from Derry to Aleppo, with warm harmony and beautifully crafted lyrics, these are folk songs for our times.
The Guardian **** "There is passion and drama, but the songs are never cloying or mawkish. Musically, the trio are becoming more adventurous, their robust singing offset by some deft string arrangements by Jon Boden, while Karine Polwart, Lucy Farrell and Anne Lamb voice those tiny notes. Inspiring."
The Observer **** “The ascent of The Young’uns owes much not only to their sturdy vocal harmonies but to the humanitarian sensibility of Cooney’s song writing. He specialises in unsung heroes, people who live out the values of bravery and compassion without fanfare.”
Morning Star ***** “One of the hottest acts on the folk scene”. A folk band fast becoming the bards of our age”
The Scotsman **** 'Delivered in impeccable vocal harmonies, the message of this frequently moving album is that humanity transcends all.'
RnR Magazine ***** “Is this a perfect album? It’s impossible to imagine what could be better so, yes, yes, it is.”
Songlines **** “If there’s healing in song then the Young’uns are performing some kind of mental health service for the nation.” “Powerful a capella harmonies interspersed by gorgeous string arrangements by Jon Boden.”
Folk London "Sean Cooney has perfected his personal passion for writing about ordinary real-life heroes; a beautiful album filled with little notes of hope for humanity"
Tiny Notes is available as a Limited Edition red LP, one of our first pressings to be made here in England at a new plant in Middlesborough, in The Young'uns old stomping ground of Teesside. In fact this is the first Young'uns album to ever be pressed on vinyl! Why not purchase with the exclusive Tiny Notes YTV and get your LP signed as well.
Are you a Young'uns super fan? Here's your chance to really get behind the new album Tiny Notes and support us all in making this record. Super fans can order a bundle which includes;
- Signed CD or LP
- Exclusive Tiny Notes YTV online ticket
- A Limited Edition Tiny Notes lyric lino print, signed by all the Young'uns. The prints are based on the songs Lyra, Roseberry Moon and Three Dads Walking.
Below is an image of a previous lyric lino print, this IS NOT the actual print you'll receive, it's just an example.
Tracklist
- Jack Merritt's Boots•
- Book (Tiny Note)•
- Tiny Notes•
- Three Dads Walking•
- Richard Moore•
- Hand Over Hand•
- Bird (Tiny Note)•
- Lyra•
- Trespassers•
- Mountain (Tiny Note)•
- Tim Burman•
- Roseberry Moon•
- The Surgeon•
- Iuventa
Credits
- Sean Cooney Vocal
- David Eagle Vocal, Piano
- Michael Hughes Vocal
- Anne Lamb Vocal
- Andy Bell Engineer & Producer
- Jon Boden String Arrangements
- Sam Proctor Mastering
- Ellen Walker, Phil Clarke & Andy Bell Photography
- Robin Beatty Graphic Design
