Waterson, Marry & Adrian Crowley: Cuckoo Storm (CD)

The Cuckoo Storm might never have been, were it not for a social media post Crowley wrote on a wintery late-night walk in a quiet neighbourhood of Dublin during lockdown. Struck by Waterson's previous album Death Had Quicker Wings Than Love (co-written with David A Jaycock), he wanted to mark the moment and pressed 'send' into the ether with no way of knowing what would follow. Drawn to his voice and seeing a kindred spirit in his poetic lyrics, Waterson was touched by his message and responded by asking if he would be interested in working together. His answer was a resounding ‘yes.’

Cuckoo Storm is a deeply compelling album. A serendipitous collaboration that has resulted in a collection of 11 beautifully crafted songs, sung by two voices that are a powerful match. Waterson’s brilliantly distinctive voice is underpinned by Crowley’s rich baritone and together it’s an intoxicating mix.

Black vinyl version.

1. Undear Sphere
   
2. The Leviathan
   
3. Watching The Starlings
   
4. Kicking Up The Dust
   
5. Lovers In The Waves
   
6. Heavy Wings
   
7. Lucky Duck For Grown Ups
   
8. One Foot Of Silver, One Foot Of Gold
   
9. Distant Music
   
10. Cuckoo Storm
    
11. The Trembling Cup