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End of October, something through my letterbox.

It's a beauty. It's precious for what it is, what's on it, and what's in it. (You say 2011, I say summer 2008. I remember seeing the Old Street cow-like bins for the first time. I remember a room with graphs, or maybe newspaper cuttings everywhere on the walls, and that guy who held his guitar not like other people...)

The album stayed untouched for a couple of weeks, not even looking at the song list, waiting for a sisterly Sunday breakfast time so we could discover it together.

In into the CD player it went, and yes, it sounds like you.

A little scream reading there would be a special button song, I probably heard it twice before, 10 years ago... and missed it since then!

The album has been playing quite a few times since. The whole feels new but warm, familiar and comfortable.

As for the previous albums, each song will surely become a favourite at some point. For now, I'm enjoying the strings, the stories, and the campfire.

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Wow Mylene, thank you so much for this.

Sorry to accidentally knock 3 years off our history there! I wonder what that Old Street venue was? I can think of a few I used to play around then.

Thanks for giving the new record such meaningful attention, a rare thing today and I appreciate it a lot. I hope you get back what you give.

Here's to the next 14 years then!

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Loving the tracks Jake, great to hear new music from you :-). Especially like So I had this dream, and quick question if I may. Does my memory serve me right, in that there's a button behind the bar at Bootleggers (or am I making that up?)?

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That's right! Jonty was very supportive, I played there quite a bit over the years and they nailed one up on the wall. He's sadly missed for sure.

Also talking about another Kendal show for 2023, hopefully that comes together!

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I feel like I have sinned but I have just bought the album via iTunes, I’m old and can’t really understand the Bandcamp thing. Thanks Jake, for the music and the emails

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However you like to listen is alright by me Pete, it's the connection that counts. iTunes, Spotify, CD, VHS, whatever works for you. Thanks for listening!

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Downloading it for peaceful uninterrupted plane listening! Will pick up.m a CD when I catch you on tour. Congrats Jake!

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Love the idea of a plane listen Alex. I generally find myself flitting between a series of rubbish movies. Thanks so much for listening.

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Congrats on the release! Enjoying it immensely.

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woo, thank you for listening!

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I have both Spotify and Tidal and rarely use a CD player these days - however, keen one of my favourite artist makes their fair £12 out of this production. Maybe a strange question in these days, knowing I can listen already, is there a direct PayPal, Patreon or other link where I can do just that?

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Thanks John!

Two thoughts, firstly am very happy to accept donations. That's very kind of you.

I have a donation page here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7695DTHA5M36A

Secondly, whilst I have no Patreon as of yet, I'm planning to raise the idea in an upcoming email. More to follow!

Thanks so much my friend.

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Done and karma is restored - I'll now enjoy the new album on streaming services knowing you can enjoy two pints :)

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That is exceptionally kind of you John. I'm guessing your Karma was pretty good already, but happy to help it even further!

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