Wasteland

by Jim Ghedi

Wasteland cover art

'Wasteland' marks a significant sonic evolution for Jim Ghedi, expanding his folk foundations into a darker, more ambitious and intense sound. The album blends traditional songs with original compositions that explore themes of personal loss, environmental anxiety, and societal decay, reflecting his reaction to returning to a changed England. Co-produced with David Glover, the record features a layered, monolithic sound, incorporating distorted electric guitars, heavy percussion, synths, and sweeping strings, which complement Ghedi's newly prominent and dynamic falsetto vocals.

Genres

  • Psychedelic Folk
  • Folk Rock

Tracklist

  1. Old Stones
  2. What Will Become of England
  3. Newtondale / Blue John
  4. Wasteland
  5. Just A Note
  6. Sheaf & Feld
  7. Hester
  8. The Seasons
  9. Wishing Tree
  10. Trafford Road Ballad