This rare audio CD by Johnny Flynn titled "A Larum" is a must-have for fans of British Folk music. Released in 2008 under the Mercury record label, this CD is hard to find in any format and is now out of print. With a run time of 54 minutes, this album features the unique style and talent of Johnny Flynn that fans have come to love. The CD is perfect for those who enjoy the folk genre, especially British Folk. It is a great addition to any music collection and a true gem for those who are hard to find. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this rare piece of music history.
I picked up A Larum b/c I love the theme song for the TV show "Detectorists," which is also by Johnny Flynn. I was hoping for the same level of creativity I hear in that song, but this album was a little more "put together" than what I expected.
I still enjoy about 80% of the songs on the album, and having heard his second album, this one is definitely superior.
His voice is great--the guitars are nice--the melodies are all right. It's good nu-folk, even if some of the instrumentation feels a bit too familiar and pop at times.
The highlight for me is that I cannot find anything to compare it to--which I find appealing. Johnny Flynn has an original sound and isn't as boring as the likes or the Lumineers or as bombastic as Mumford & Sons. There's a level of intimacy on this album that's hard to resist.