A Reckoning Review, The Leyton Rifles Supporter Disc, and more...

Greetings from sunny Setubal. There is so much sunlight here that it gives me headaches and every once in a while (ok, not very often) I find myself missing the rain and darkness to which my artist soul hath become abused to! However, from the darker steps of mordor cometh this review to brighten my day.

But, pray tell, what does it say? It appears to quite enjoy that little home-recorded album from last x-mas. After the Euro 2008, however, I refuse to learn any more German in protest of Ballack's arrogance and spite so unbecoming in a sportsman! Scheussliche!

And so, without further ado about the footie or unnecessary explorations of the Portuguese fear of success syndrome, I introduce to you... The Leyton Rifles:

I have been hard at work on the 5 preliminary rough mixes that will make up this exclusive Supporters' disc. You can find out more about the Phase Two of the Leyton album support package at www.fwmusicstore.co.uk. Suffice it to say that I strongly believe that a direct connection between you and my music, my music and all of you, is much more valuable than the little money that passes between us, and the artist experience is just that: priceless. I wish I could come and play guitar in all your living rooms, or could have you all come over to mine for a set or two. The need to play is stronger than me, and if wasn't for those amongst you who occasionally write me very very nice encouraging words about what I do with these musical urges, I dunno what I'd do. So thank you.

In other news, I've recently offered Jamendo the Blacklight Skies album, something I have been meaning to do for a while now. You can download it for free under the usual Creative Commons license. While you are there, check out the Fading Ways Share sampler series volumes that are up, 5, 6, and 7 I believe. It's been a few years now that I've watched Jamendo grow, and it is awesome to note that they now have 10,000 albums available. Happy 10,000 Jamendo!

Over n out for now. Need some sunblock...