Pillowfish are a progressive folk duo comprising Tom Drinkwater (vocals, Irish bouzouki, guitar) and Helen Bell (viola and fiddle).

Formed in mid-2005 in York, England, they released their first album, Common Knowledge in 2006.

They are stylistically eclectic and draw on a variety of influences in their original material, which is mainly a mix of political song, whimsical absurdity and folk-influenced instrumentals.

Drinkwater's acerbic vocal style seems to polarise reviewers, and has been likened to Tymon Dogg,[1] Robin Williamson,[2] and Ian Anderson.

Discography

  • Common Knowledge (2006) (Pillowfish PFCD0601)
  1. "Seven Stolen Stars"
  2. "The Revolution will be in Colour"
  3. "The First Bonfire / Pillowfish"
  4. "Addiction"
  5. "The Ice Sculptor"
  6. "The World to Mend"
  7. "Cruel Sea"
  8. "Move your Money"
  9. "Hunting the Off-Licence / Trip to Heligoland"
  10. "She's So Dark"
  11. "Fingerprints and Smudges"

Common Knowledge has been reviewed by David Kidman in Netrhythms,[3] Tim Moon in Tykes News,[4] Tim Carroll of Folkwords,[2] Mike Wilson on Folking.com,[5] Fiddle On magazine,[6] and Rock'n'Reel magazine.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Rock'n'Reel magazine issue 5, Jul/Aug 2007
  2. 1 2 "FolkWords". Top-hotels-uk.com.
  3. ↑ "NetRhythms: A to Z Album and Gig reviews". Netrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  4. ↑ Tykes News Spring 2007
  5. ↑ "folking.com". Folking.com. 9 April 2007. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
  6. ↑ Fiddle On magazine, July 2007, Issue 23
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