Mawkin Causley – ‘The Awkward Recruit’

Not many bands can lay claim to being nominated for a prestigious BBC Folk Award, before they’ve even released an album but Mawkin:Causley can. Mawkin:Causley are brothers James and David Delarre, Danny Crump, Alex Goldsmith (all previously known as Mawkin) and widely acclaimed Devon singer, Jim Causley (Under One Sky / Devil’s Interval).

With a heady mix of richly melodic vocals, melodeons, electric bass and acoustic guitar, they breath youthful vigour and considerable energy into their folk- inspired music. As a testament to the impact they have made in a very short time, after less than 18 months together, not only have Mawkin:Causley been nominated as BEST GROUP at the BBC Folk Awards 2009 but their music has appeared frequently on Radio 2, with a seal of approval from Bob Harris and Mike Harding, but also from the station usually more at home with indie rock artists, 6Music.

Despite this debut bringing together influences on the band from around the globe (there are continental twists, rhythms that hint at reggae and far from conventional instrumentation) ‘The Awkward Recruit’(Navigator) is ultimately an exuberant exploration of traditional English fare.

Bring on the cider, the tea, the inept sense of duty and sort the Queen 5 Million for a new hat too.

In the mean time however get a copy of ‘The Awkward Recruit’ here.