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ALBUMOctober 16, 2020Independent
Leaving with Nothing
10 tracks
36 mins
Origin: Toronto, Ontario
Album-Level Production & Liner Credits
Primary Ensemble, Acoustic Guitars, Banjo, Vocals
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Provenance & Context
The Story of the Release
Leaving with Nothing is the acclaimed 2020 traditional roots and folk album by St. John's, Newfoundland duo Rube & Rake (Josh Sandu and Andrew Laite). Produced by Adam Gallant at The Hill Sound Studio, the album won Folk/Roots Group of the Year at the MusicNL Awards, praised for delicate guitar-banjo interplay and pristine two-part vocal harmonies.
Canadian Press & Critical Reception
The East2020-10
"Leaving with Nothing proves that Rube & Rake have mastered the delicate balance of intimate traditional folk and expansive songwriting."
Folk Radio UK2020-10
"A breathtakingly beautiful collection of Canadian maritime folk songs anchored in timeless vocal harmonies."
Track-by-Track Liner Notes
Tracklist & Credits
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