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Alan Pownall - True Love Stories

Review by Amanda Farah

There’s nothing weird or wacky, no left-field lyrics to cause offense. But in keeping things so tame, there’s not a whole lot to fall in love with.»

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rough trade shops exclusive - signed copies with a bonus cd featuring four covers of songs by mumford and sons, laura marling, noah and the whale and king charles. 'true love stories' is the debut album from 25-year-old, singer songwriter alan pownall whose refreshing formula of sublime and effortless songcraft, added with an obsession for pop perfection has produced irresistible results. alan pownall is part of the mumford / marling folk scene and is sure to be the next big breakthrough act. 'true love stories' combines the melodic hooks of paul mccartney with the sunny, campfire feel of jack johnson. pownall's bubbly, upbeat and sultry acoustic joy could well provide the perfect soundtrack for this years summer.
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