What others are saying about Beans On Toast’s ‘A Bird In The Hand’

What others are saying about Beans On Toast’s ‘A Bird In The Hand’

10th Studio LP from UK Indie/Folk Artist Available Now; Produced by Mumford & Sons’ Ben Lovett

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What others are saying about the 10th studio album from UK indie/folk artist BEANS ON TOAST:

“A fine and fitting way to ring in a decade of album releases, over the course of his career Beans on Toast has become something of a cult, national treasure. A modern day ‘Barefoot Troubadour’, McAllister continues with his consistent voice of truth and honesty while evolving as a writer, father, husband and human. Succinctly reaching the heart of issues without being preachy, pedantic or saccharine. A Bird in the Hand is a delightful celebration of love, life, family and the world in which we live.”- The Grey Lantern

“More mature and introspective, A Bird in the Hand is a simple recipe of folk songs and wholesome lyrics to help stave off the cynicism of an increasingly alienating modern world.”- The Skinny

” a reflective, wry and, as usual, humorous album…”- Livewire (UK)

“… an album that looks for the beauty in smaller things…”- Mystic Sons

“…serves up more of the thought provoking musings on the human condition which have become his trademark.”- Messenger

“Jay McAllister has been mining a rich vein of festival folk songs by turns tongue-in-cheek, politically inclined and whimsically beautiful – and it’s that latter category on which Beans expands on A Bird in the Hand… One of the unsung heroes of British music.”- Plus One Magazine

” ‘A Bird in the Hand’ is consistently sweet and insightful…”- The Mic Magazine

“In an age where so many top 40 songs are produced and auto tuned to shit, it’s refreshing to hear tracks that not only thrive on their imperfections, but bleed character and personality”- Avid Listeners of Boston College

“…A compelling album…”- Liverpool Sound & Vision

Album available at https://beans.lnk.to/BirdInTheHand
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Watch for Beans On Toast to announce North American tour dates in 2019.

On ‘A Bird In The Hand’, Beans reteams with Mumford & Sons’ Ben Lovett, who produced his first album a decade ago.

Utilizing the hospitality of Lovett (whose band were spending much of their time at London’s legendary Church Studios making their next record), Beans found himself enjoying the same incredible facilities during off days and late nights, to lay down “A Bird In Hand,” along with with the help of in-house engineer, Riley MacIntyre.

Calling in mutual friends, Ben and Beans arranged a team of incredible musicians, including Mumford & Sons’ live drummer Chris Mass and Dutch artist Christof van der Ven on guitar. Ted Dwane offered bass on a couple of tracks, and Ben himself took up piano and production duties to bring a clear, contemporary, and unique vision to the Beans’ songs. The result is arguably Beans on Toast’s finest album to date. The album is diverse, easily switching between folk ballads, punk bangers, and swing numbers without ever losing sight of itself or it’s listener.

A lot has changed in the years since the debut album, in both the world and also in Beans’ personal life, this is reflected in both the sound and the subject matter of this new album.

Over the course of his huge career Beans has become something of a cult national treasure. What seemed like a throwaway festival act has evolved into something much more important, a voice of truth and honesty, cutting through the bullshit. A consistent and reliable modern-day troubadour, not afraid to speak his mind. Always touring, always writing, recording and releasing music. Playing every festival under the sun and always, always, telling it like it is.

When asked if he thought this was a political record Beans said:

“I think everyone already knows where I stand on Trump and Brexit, and if not, they can listen to my last two albums. This album is more personal I guess, focusing on family and the world on my doorstep. That’s where my heads been this last year”

‘A Bird in the Hand’ is a celebration of love, life, family and the world in which we live. It’s about appreciating what we have and in that, it is a triumph.

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