This came out in 2001 – or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):
Celtic folkie Kate Rusby is something of a sensation in her native U.K.
On the one hand, it’s easy to see why — she has a gorgeous voice, a gently expressive guitar style and sings beautiful songs. But on the other hand, Rusby’s popularity is nothing short of astounding when you consider her material of choice: Traditional Celtic folk ballads, minimally rendered on acoustic guitars, whistles, accordions and other authentic accompaniment. Her third album Little Lights presents a sweet handful of such classic fare, along with a few originals that sound every bit as timeless and an elegant reading of Richard Thompson’s Withered and Died.
