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Irish singer/songwriter, based in Nashville. The Emigrant album out Sept. 30th
When an ocean separates the two halves of your whole, it’s worthy of contemplation. For Irish-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ben Glover, that consideration comes in the form of his new album, The Emigrant, which folds his two worlds into one.
Co-produced by Glover and Neilson Hubbard, the album features six traditional folk songs and four original compositions (including co-writes with Gretchen Peters, Mary Gauthier, and Tony Kerr) as Glover addresses the universal theme and personal challenge that is immigration. Though that hot topic lies at the heart of this pseudo-concept album, The Emigrant also concerns itself with how we deal with change, loss, and hope, as well as how we ultimately survive when faced with the trials and tribulations of life.
“A really beautiful album from a wonderful Irish talent.”
Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
“Ben Glover has that rare quality of making you stop in your tracks and listen to his every word. A deep, earthy, Southern-gothic blend of storytelling that’s of another time.”
Maverick
“It’s the heartfelt lyrics that will keep you coming back to this album. All the usual hallmarks are there – love, death, tragedy, redemption, loss – but sung with such direct conviction and warmth that Steve Earle is the nearest comparison.”
Mojo
“Glover’s fully rounded artistry is equally at home channeling The Pogues on table-thumping exile return on “Sing A Song Boys”, as purveying Townes Van Zandt gothic on the Gretchen Peters duet, 'Blackbirds'”
Uncut
“Blackbirds is an absolute world beater of a track .. this duet with Gretchen Peters would put goose-bumps on your goose-bumps. It’s a stunning murder ballad worth the price of admission alone. A must listen.”
Hot Press
Glover has once again raised the bar not just for his own career, but for everyone in the Americana musical panorama..”
Folk Radio UK
“Ben Glover’s ability to connect with the human heart through his singing is an amazing thing to witness. Listen to him sing, listen to his songs, you will understand this. It’s a gift, and he uses his gifts beautifully.”
Mary Gauthier