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Josie Campbell: Metal Roads

This is Josie Campbell's second album. Her first, 'Drifting at Whananaki' (1991) was used by National Radio for their 'Petticoat Pioneers' programme. For some then, this will be a long-awaited return. Campbell's folk style is probably best compared to Joni Mitchell or Tracy Chapman but with a slight Maori twist. Recorded at Braeburn Studios by Robbie Duncan, Campbell is capably assisted by a large crew which adds an extra dimension to a style in which acoustic-guitar-only accompaniment has traditionally been the norm. Campbell's songs have a distinctly New Zealand flavour to them and her solid songwriting makes for an album that is likely to become a favourite amongst fans of folk across the country.