Release Date: 27 August 2012
Scottish singer song writer and multi instrumentalist, Sandi Thom is pleased to release of her fourth studio album Flesh and Blood following 2010's critically acclaimed Merchants and Thieves. Best known for her 2006 No.1 hit single "I Was a Punk Rocker With Flowers In My Hair" Flesh and Blood is a significant release, as it is Sandi's first studio album released on her new independent record label Guardian Angels Records (distributed by NOVA through Universal Music Operations). The highly anticipated new album displays a sound that combines the raunchy blues rock bravado of the opening track Help Me, followed by the country flavoured Leadbelly classic In The Pines, that shows how to funk it up on the strutting, clavinet led Stormy Weather; and inevitably breaks your heart, with the emotionally compelling finale Lay Your Burden Down. The new album features an all star ensemble led by Black Crowes Rich Robinson, drummer Steve Gorman and fellow Black Crowe and widely travelled session guitarist Audley Freed, respected Nashville stars Mike Webb (keys/Dobro) and James Haggerty (bass) complete the line up with special guest appearances from acclaimed singer songwriter Buffy Sainte Marie and famous Rolling Stones collaborator, the legendary saxophonist Bobby Keys. "Sandi really stretched herself and made a bold new album" reflects Rich Robinson,Her songs are honest, vulnerable and very strong. Her vocal abilities are showcased really well, as is her guitar work, and harp playing. I think Sandi's made a great record. It was a joy to work with her.
Disc 1 Help Me I Owe You Zero Flesh and Blood The Sun Comes Crashing Down In the Pines Big Ones Get Away Stormy Weather I See the Devil in You Rise As One I Love You Like a Lunatic Save Some Mercy for Me Lay Your Burden Down