‘Long admired here at Rock’n’Reel, former frontman of sadly missed Aussie punk-folk act Roaring Jack Alistair Hulett is also responsible for some of the most stunning, impressive contemporary folk songs ever written. A fact.’ Rock’n’Reel UK

‘With a guitar style that fuses the percussive precision of Martin Carthy with elements of the bagpipe tradition to frame songs of an almost uniformly high quality, and an easily likeable manner of presentation which entertains while in no way lessening the seriousness of the subject matter, Hulett really is the full package.’ The (Glasgow) Herald UK

‘Hulett, recently returned after 25 years in Australia, is at once an intense singer, radiating conviction, and a genuinely imaginative lyricist.’ Folk Roots UK

‘Alistair Hulett is a singer of intensity, integrity and conviction, but although much of his writing is hard edged social and political commentary which challenges any hint of passivity in his audience, he doesn’t let the ideology overpower the imaginative lyricism of his writing. He combines rich vocal tonality, deceptively understated guitar style and articulate incisive introductions in a relaxed presentation. He is a singer and writer of stature and Australia’s loss is most definitely our gain.’ The Living Tradition UK

‘Hulett has an extraordinary knack of capturing folk ballad phrasing and melody and putting them into overtly contemporary story songs. It is a mix that has been achieved by very few other writers.’ Sing Out! USA

‘His writing style never seeks the obvious path of easy rhyming or scanning schemes, instead seeking to challenge and provoke, as he explores where other songsmiths fear to tread… The combination of the songs, the delivery and that knife-edge Glaswegian voice is a weapon which refuses to take a background role.’ Taplas UK

‘Hulett is a singer with a wonderful edge to his voice and one of the most innovative accompanists around, with open tunings which leave notes and bits of chords hanging around the tunes.’ Canberra Times Australia

‘One of the defining voices in Scottish Music.’ Folk On Tap UK

HULETT & SWARBRICK

'An inspired pairing indeed!' Dirty Linen 1998 (USA)

‘While Hulett’s voice stormed the barricades, Swarbrick’s fiddle consistently wove in a tapestry of folk influences, reinforcing the sense of music as an ongoing vehicle of protest and of witness bearing.’ The Herald 2003 (UK)

'Swarbrick's playing complements Hulett's powerful political songwriting and gruff but compassionate singing, ducking and diving between songlines, adding grainy counterpoints and high-flying descants. Like Garth Hudson in The Band, he's the honeyboy, dripping his sweetening commentaries into the rougher, tougher textures of Hulett's songcraft.' The Herald 2006 (UK)