What holds the world together

"The Wilderness Yet are an impressive and original trio. The line-up may seem straightforward enough - a female singer backed by acoustic fiddle and guitar and violin - but there's nothing straightforward about their subtle, gently rhythmic but thoughtful and emotional songs or the sheer quality of their playing and singing. Their new album shows them to be a band steeped in both the English and Irish folk traditions, but with a fresh, confident edge and a clear idea of what they want to achieve".

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"Thrusting us into English folklore is the jolly jig The Wild Northeaster, using a Charles Kingsley poem Ode To The Northeast Wind, where an Irish lilt cleverly merges with the words to The Blast Of The Wind. This jaunty and cheerful opening to the album reflects fiddler, bass player and vocalist Rowan Piggot's musical roots ... All the songs reflect the close interaction between humans and the natural world animals, the environment and other humans. They also have a lovely blend of traditional songs given new arrangements with songs like The Carol Of The Flood, a song they were commissioned to write, that highlights how man-made waterways have created new wildlife habitats in the Sheffield area ... Their love for traditional folk music runs deeply throughout the album and their modern interpretations are a refreshing joy to behold".

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