Torridon (band)
Torridon | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Folk rock |
| Labels | Daddy records |
| Members | Kenny Smith Michael MacMillan Kenny Lyall Paul 'Pel' Elliott Glyn Evans Grant Milne |
| Website | http://www.torridonlive.com/ |
Torridon are a Scottish folk rock band from Ross-shire formed in 2005.[1][2] The band have played throughout Europe and released their first album, Break The Chains, in 2019.
Songwriting is done by lead vocalist Kenny Smith.
History[edit]
Formation[edit]
Torridon were founded in 2005 by Kenny Smith, the lead vocalist[1][3] and song writer[4] who is supported by Michael MacMillan.[5]
Live performances[edit]
Torridon have played in Loopallu, Belladrum, Killin, Tiree, Killin, Bute and Mull festivals, at The Ironworks in Inverness, The Lemon Tree in Aberdeen and at Glasgow’s O2 Academy. Outside Scotland, they have played in Ukraine, France, and Italy.[1][6]
Discography[edit]
Break The Chains (2019)[edit]
Fourteen years after forming, Torridon released their debut album Break The Chains on 20 September 2019.[1][4] The album deals with themes of mental health and suicide, referring to the lived experiences of band members.[7]
Tracks include Lighthouse, Sweet 16, Highland Girl, Here We Go Again, Drinking Away and No Bills To Pay.[7][8]
Musical style[edit]
They are well known for their energetic live performances and use of bagpipes.[7] Their style was described by as being at the "rock/pop end of the folk-rock spectrum" by Paul Mansfield writing in The Living Tradition, Mansfield also compared their style to that of Runrig, The Saw Doctors, Deacon Blue, and Big Country.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "The folk rock outfit breaking the chains of trauma and taboo over mental health". The National. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ "WATCH: 'Look out for each other and keep your lighthouse shining'". RossShire Journal. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ "Kenny Smith of Torridon to promote work of the Archie Foundation after becoming a patron of the children's charity". Strathspey Herald. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ a b "FolkWorld #71: CD Reviews". www.folkworld.de. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "PICTURES: Picnic has extra fizz". Inverness Courier. 29 August 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ Munro, Alistair. "'Live music is back, albeit differently': Music fans enjoy first gig at Ironworks in Inverness since March". Press and Journal. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ a b c Jenkins, Adam. "Reviews Torridon Album: Break The Chains". www.fatea-records.co.uk. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ a b Mansfield, Paul. "Living Tradition CD review of TORRIDON - Break The Chains". www.livingtradition.co.uk. Retrieved 17 January 2022.