You Are The Healer

This is the hi res 2020 Remaster of You are The Healer, Matts second solo album, and his first since leaving Mother Earth and his former label Acid Jazz. The first release on Matts own Barley Wheel label was delayed until 2000 following a long running dispute with Acid JazzFocus Records that was finally resolved with Matt regaining ownership and releasing the album himself. Recorded in a converted chapel in the North East of England it features drummer and folk percussionist Liam Genockey along with his partner in rhythm Tim Harries on double bass. Liam had played on John Martyns Sundays Child album which was a favourite of Matts at the time. They were joined in the studio by keyboard wizard Brian Auger who put down hammond and piano on several tracks. The album was recorded in two weeks, and with backing vocals throughout from Nicola BrightThomas Matts then wife who also takes the lead on two she co wrote, there are clear parallels with John and Beverley MartynsStormbringeras well as inevitable comparisons withDavey Graham, Nick Drake, and PentanglesSolomons Seal.This was the album that confirmed Matt to the world as a solo artist here to stay after wowing those who knew withVillager. A timeless record, impeccably written and performed by serious musicians at the top of their game.The album has been remastered from the original studio master mixes by Russ HepworthSawyer.34The influences are out front, primarily John Martyn, with Nick Drake and David Crosby thrown in... although the overall feeling is Scritti Politi stripped of the electronics. The word melliflous seeps over you as you listen...34 The Guardian 4534Matt Deighton has something unique about him and this You Are The Healer is a winning selection... it039s been worth the wait. A Modern Classic that just has to be the HFC Album of the Month34 Sounds Magazine34It is impossible to imagine fans of Nick Drake and John Martyn not falling in love with him34Sunday Times1 5 Years In Pieces2 Easy Times3 Twisted Wheel4 You Are The Healer5 Lay Down Your Weary Light6 The Garden Grows7 72 Minute To Switzerland8 In The Finish9 Little Lost10 Tannis Root11 So Are You12 Next Year