Saint Francis Songs

THE PEARLFISHERS: 'Saint Francis Songs' (Iona)

Will Scottish folk-rock take over from ragga as the latest musical craze? It's doubtful, isn't it? The Pearlfishers write celtic-tinged tunes that are cheery, winsome, unlikely to go down big in the clubs and difficult not to sing along to. A bit like Deacon Blue before they discovered the joy of stadiums.