Album Review: The Justin Walshe Folk Machine - Small Tales Vol II

The Perth music scene really is the gift that keeps giving and this time it's The Justin Walshe Folk Machine delivering some serious goods on this album.

The Freo five-piece don't stray too far from folk/bluegrass territory across eight tracks but each song is a killer, packed with gorgeous, effortless melodies, thoughtful lyrics and a mood that's seriously immersive. Dark colonial tale Pockets Full Of Gold is a real standout, twisting its morals around an epic mandolin solo, while the quicker I'm Troubled And I Don't Know Why (Dylan cover) and heartfelt Mistake round out one seriously impressive little release.