Joy of Nothing

Joy of Nothing is the second studio album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance. It was released on 26 August 2013.

Background
The album was inspired by Vance's relocation to the Scottish highlands.

Critical reception
AllMusic wrote that the album is "not afraid of making a grandiose statement, both musically and lyrically." No Depression wrote: "Even if there aren’t a lot of fireworks going off on this one, Vance’s mellifluous brogue and poet’s soul are more than enough to get you started on a Foy diet you’ll never want to come off of."

Personnel

 * Foy Vance – vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, baritone guitar, additional piano
 * Michael Keeney – piano, mini moog, sounds, fender rhodes, melotron
 * Colm McClean – electric guitar, acoustic rhythm guitar, pedal steel guitar
 * Paul 'Hammy' Hamilton – drums, percussion, backing vocals
 * Conor McCreanor – electric bass, upright bass
 * Bonnie Raitt – vocals (track 4)
 * Ed Sheeran – vocals (track 10)
 * The Arco String Quartet
 * Clare Hadwen – violin
 * Kathleen Gillespie – violins
 * Richard Hadwen – viola
 * Kerry Brady – cello