A Fine Line, by Simon Kempston

A Fine Line

by Simon Kempston

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1.	Leipzig Frost 04:26	buy track
2.	The Underdog Soldier 02:55	buy track
3.	The Dust and the Paint 04:18	buy track
4.	The Bus To Nairn 03:47	buy track
5.	A Fine Line 03:35	buy track
6.	A City Beautiful 04:09	buy track
7.	Burning Car 04:07	buy track
8.	I'll Never Say That I Told You So 03:13	buy track
9.	Somewhat Ambivalent 04:12	buy track
10.	Chasing Rabbits, Pt 1 03:15	buy track
11.	The Only Way To Say Goodbye 05:40	buy track
12.	Chasing Rabbits, Pt 2 02:43	buy track

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Simon’s 2013 album was his finest collection yet and set another landmark in an already burgeoning career. The songs bear all the hallmarks of an experienced craftsman who works tirelessly to produce music which is captivating, beautiful, distinctive, and above all, relevant.

The beauty of the music grows with every listen, ‘A Fine Line’ is a collection of songs which is incredibly reflective, intelligent and deserving of serious attention — Charlotte Taylor, Maverick Magazine

A great listen — Michael Rossi, BBC Radio 3

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released November 10, 2013

Simon Kempston – Vocals, Guitars, Slide Guitar

Iain Gordon MacFarlane – Violin

Sebastian Meller – Cello

Fia Rua – Bodhran

Neil Martin – Piano

All songs written by Simon Kempston

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Simon Kempston Edinburgh, UK

Simon Kempston is ‘one of Scotland’s very best singer-songwriters’ (The Herald), a composer and leading acoustic fingerstyle guitarist based in Edinburgh.

His beautifully crafted material showcase his distinctive, intricate fingerstyle guitar work, and his gently nuanced, compelling tenor vocals. ... more

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