Fred Eaglesmith is under contract with a Dutch label and therefore the Dutch public hears more of this Canadian singer / songwriter. As on his previous albums, Eaglesmith plays rootsy music full of nods to the turbulent (American) past, which inspired many blues musicians before him. Tinderbox has become a varied album. At times, it seems like Tom Waits' hillbilly brother is behind the mic, but Fred
… Eaglesmith has enough face (and fans) of his own to do it on his own. (PdK)more
