Recorded at Sycamore Studios with his regular band and produced by Gareth Dunlop (who also produced the recent EP), 'Gameblood' has been released on Zenith Café, a label based in Northern Ireland that is dedicated to promoting artists from that country. Rogers describes the album as "a visit to those hard places that most people put to the back of their psyche and build a wall around. Love, lust, life, death, addiction and lots of spirits and ghosts moving around holding it all together. This album is a truer reflection of myself, my stories, where I've been and where I hope I am now. It's music for the grown-up mind, those folk who have seen a bit of life, and can relate to the songs. Though I am hoping some of the kids love the vibe too!"Rogers admits that he wasn't in the greatest of places when he started writing the album, while the subjects of its songs have themes hard to visit that he was at least able to harness and heal in the recording process. The result is a tender, raw yet sophisticated record reminiscent of classic folk albums such as John Martyn's 'Solid Air', the soulful craft of Keb Mo's 'Blues Americana' and the glistening baroque balladry of Tom Waits' 'Mule Variations'. Having worked as a tattoo artist for over a decade following the release of his debut album, the additional attention to human vulnerability and creative detail he has brought across from the skill set required in that industry has helped to set Rogers apart from most of his contemporaries.

GAMEBLOOD
TRACKLISTING
1  Everytime
2  Silent Song
3  Uneasy Love
4  The House
5  Life And Lies
6  Haunted
7  Homeward Bound
8  Won't Find Me
9  Fools Gold
10  Barefoot In The Basement (feat Foy Vance)

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