Bookmarks - Roddy Hart

Bookmarks is the debut studio album from 26 year old Scottish singer/songwriter Roddy Hart, released in the UK in May 2006 on Vertical Records. Written and produced by Roddy co-produced with Paul McGeechan, it features guest performances from legendary US singer Kris Kristofferson, Scotland's very own Eddi Reader, and members of the Trashcan Sinatras, amongst others.

"The recently revamped Park Lane Studios is an exciting place to get lost in a recording: mixing an old school feeling with the greatest new technology and equipment, it offers the best of both worlds. A truly brilliant recording space, drenched in the history of all those who have made music there before, and always seeming to produce exactly what you need from a studio. Rather lovely, really." Roddy Hart

Karen Matheson - Time to Fall

“The album has nine contemporary songs (two are by Bobby Henry and Paul McGeechan -- with Matheson herself contributing to one of these ).

"An Ataireachd Ard" is a dramatic new version of a song Matheson sung on Capercaillie's The Blood is Strong album back in 1988.

The most exciting song for me is "Moch di Luain." The traditional lyrics are simply about a boat's maiden voyage out of Stornoway. The arrangement by Matheson and McGeechan ensures we can smell the sea, hear the waves, feel the movement of the boat and sense the unbounded joy of the boatmen. As the boat rounds Tiumpan Head, it seems to capture the whole emotional journey of the album itself -- spirited and free.”

Jerry Burns - This Love

(written by Jerry Burns & Craig Armstrong)
Produced By Paul McGeechan / Jerry Burns

Julie Fowlis

"Parklane is a brilliant place to record and make music. Professional and forward-thinking engineers, first class equipment and a comfortable recording space. A great place to be creative with your music."

Kate Rusby

Review By Steven Stone

Compass Records has developed a justifiably fine reputation for good sounding recordings. 10 certainly lives up to Compass' high sonic standards. Paul McGeechan of MasterCD does a superlative job roping together into a cohesive sonic whole recordings from three different studios made over a six-year period. The sound is natural and relaxed with great clarity and realistic ambience.

CD Number: Compass Records 7 4350 2