Lucky Jim

Brighton-based musical duo centered on Gordon Graham (originally from Edinburgh, with a background including time in New York’s East Village) and Ben Townsend (multi-instrumentalist and producer). The reviewed album Our Troubles End Tonight contains 10 tracks of Americana/folk-influenced balladry.

A primarily positive, witty review praises Lucky Jim's Americana/folk sound and melancholic ballads. The review highlights the duo's slow, hypnotic compositions, vocal crooning and clear influences from Dylan and Neil Young. Gordon Graham (originally from Edinburgh) and Ben Townsend are named as the core members. The album contains 10 tracks and was favorably rated 4/5.

For:Fans of Americana, folk and melancholic singer-songwriter music; listeners who like Dylan/Neil Young influences and crooner-tinged ballads.