Second to None by Hardkandy - Wah Wah 45s [WAHCD007] FLAC download included with physical items

Second to None

Hardkandy

A 11 track soul album (48m 3s) — released July 7th 2008 on Wah Wah 45s

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'Second To None', the much anticipated third album from Hardkandy, features not only guest vocals from some of the most talented soul/blues artists in the UK including Martin Harley, Laura Vane and Sean Clarke, but also musical contributions from Fink (Ninja Tune) and Simon 'Capstone' Little (Bonobo live band). The new album is a beautifully crafted journey into soul, blues and funk. Tim says - 'I wanted to create something that tips a hat to all my influences like 60's and 70's soul but also explores the blues elements of these genre. At the root of all my work is a need to create great songs with great melody and it's something, I feel, I've really achieved with this album.' Also – 'It was a real joy and honour working with these great artists. It was important for me to collaborate with the right people that could bring a certain sound and feeling to the project.' The man behind Hardkandy, musician/producer Tim Bidwell has had a busy year producing many artists including Peggy Sue and the Pirates, Jono McCleery, and Kate Walsh (who's album went to number 1 in the I-tunes chart across most of the world, and has since been licensed to Mercury records in Europe and Verve in the U.S.). Hardkandy have previously released two albums with Catskills Records : 2002's critically acclaimed 'How Do You Do Nothing' and 2006's very well received 'Last To Leave' featuring such artists as Terry Callier and Quantic.

"Dunks" is very me! Played on Worldwide. - Gilles Peterson Radio 1

Strong Sly/The Meters/Mayfield 60/70s soul influenced tracks in a similar way to Nicole Willis or Sharon Jones. - Gerry Hectic Flyglobalmusic.com

A beautifully crafted journey into Soul, Blues and Funk. - cduniverse.com

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