Pillowfish Explained

Pillowfish are a progressive folk duo comprising Tom Drinkwater (vocals, Irish bouzouki, guitar) and Helen Bell (viola and fiddle).

Formed in mid-2005 in York, England, they released their first album, Common Knowledge in 2006.

They are stylistically eclectic and draw on a variety of influences in their original material, which is mainly a mix of political song, whimsical absurdity and folk-influenced instrumentals.

Drinkwater's acerbic vocal style seems to polarise reviewers, and has been likened to Tymon Dogg,^[1] Robin Williamson,^[2] and Ian Anderson.

Discography

• Common Knowledge (2006) (Pillowfish PFCD0601)

1. "Seven Stolen Stars"
   
2. "The Revolution will be in Colour"
   
3. "The First Bonfire / Pillowfish"
   
4. "Addiction"
   
5. "The Ice Sculptor"
   
6. "The World to Mend"
   
7. "Cruel Sea"
   
8. "Move your Money"
   
9. "Hunting the Off-Licence / Trip to Heligoland"
   
10. "She's So Dark"
    
11. "Fingerprints and Smudges"

Common Knowledge has been reviewed by David Kidman in Netrhythms,^[3] Tim Moon in Tykes News,^[4] Tim Carroll of Folkwords,^[2] Mike Wilson on Folking.com,^[5] Fiddle On magazine,^[6] and Rock'n'Reel magazine.^[1]

External links

• Pillowfish website
• Review of 'Common Knowledge' at Folkwords
• Review of 'Common Knowledge' on NetRhythms.co.uk
• Folking.com - review of 'Common Knowledge'

Notes and References

1. Rock'n'Reel magazine issue 5, Jul/Aug 2007
2. Web site: FolkWords. Top-hotels-uk.com.
3. Web site: NetRhythms: A to Z Album and Gig reviews. Netrhythms.co.uk. 2020-06-25.
4. Tykes News Spring 2007
5. Web site: folking.com . 9 Apr 2007. Folking.com. 2020-06-25.
6. Fiddle On magazine, July 2007, Issue 23