I have previously reviewed another set from Geoff Gibbons. Like that one, this EP lands generally under the Americana heading. Also in line with the sounds of that release, there is more range than that title might indicate. This is probably more folk music than it is anything else, but there is some country and bluegrass in the mix, too. This is quite evocative and powerful. It's acoustically driven, but manages to rock out at times.

This set is released in honor of Remembrance Day. For those who don't know, Remembrance Day is more or less than some day celebrated as Veteran's Day in the United States. It was established to honor those killed in the first World War. Since then it's grown to reflect those lost in other wars. While Gibbons might sound like he's from the Southern part of the United States, he's actually Canadian, so Remembrance Day is clearly the occasion in his homeland. In honor of those veterans, part of the proceeds from this EP is being donated to the Wounded Warriors Project. That makes this even more poignant and relevant.

Gibbons really shows that his talent is very real. His sounds are linked to the music of the 1970s, but his heart and messages are relevant in today's world. He is carrying on a rich tradition of folk music in an admirable well and deserves a lot of recognition for his contributions to the art form.

This review is available in book (paperback and hardcover) form in Music Street Journal: 2018  Volume 6. More information and purchase links can be found at: garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2018.