Jim Malcolm might be better known in this country as the lead singer for the Old Blind Dogs, but he had established himself as a fine songwriter and interpreter of traditional material long before he joined the band. Now, with his third solo recording, he further adds to his standing as one of the leading figures in the Scottish folk scene. Malcolm has one of those pure, warm folk voices (two parts Archie Fisher, one part Dick Gaughan) that one never tires of listening to. He's an under-rated guitarist, very nimble and expressive, and plays harmonica as well. He's a fine interpreter of Robert Burns material, choosing a number of his more obscure songs for this recording. Malcolm presents four of his own compositions, three by other writers, and only two traditional numbers (on one of which, Cruel Sister, he displays the power of his voice by maintaining the tension found in the song over its six-minute length). Malcolm is joined on a number of tracks by Old Blind Dogs percussionist Paul Jennings. If I have one complaint, it's that all the songs are pitched at the same very easygoing and relaxed tempo. But that's a minor complaint and not one that should prevent you from enjoying this otherwise excellent recording.