between the joy and THE sorrow

‘BETWEEN THE JOY AND THE SORROW’

Ian Yates, singer and songwriter from Liverpool, England releases his sixth studio album ‘Between The Joy And The Sorrow’ this year in two parts - Part 1 (June 24th 2022) and Part 2 (Sept 30th 2022) ‘Between the Joy and the sorrow’ is a collection of honest songs of living in the tension of life's joys and sorrows. Musically, Yates found inspiration in a number of singer/songwriters including, 70’s folk singer Nick Drake, Foy Vance, Alexi Murdoch, Bob Dylan and the ‘Nebraska’ album from Bruce Springsteen. Many of the songs are stripped back musically focusing on the lyrical content.

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ABOUT

Ian is a Christian worship leader and songwriter from Liverpool, UK, passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. He is married to Kate, they have 2 young boys, Jackson and Elijah and a baby girl Abiah.

Ian leads musical worship at their home church, Bootle Elim and is part of Elim Sound

IAN HAS RELEASED FIVE ALBUMS TO DATE, FOUR WITH 7CORE MUSIC. EACH RELEASE HAS GAINED MANY POSITIVE REVIEWS:

‘This is an excellent album from start to finish, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone who appreciates well written lyrics, and an uncomplicated approach to the arrangement of the music’. (Mystery)
NFN 10/10

To my mind, Ian Yates is one of the best British worship leaders and songwriters and is up there with the Redman’s and Hughes’. (Awaken To Love) Tony Cummings - Cross Rhythms 10/10

'Yates has a way with simple appealing melodies that carry songs that would work well both for personal and corporate devotion, perhaps especially for those whose faith is undergoing deconstruction’ (Mystery)
Christianity Magazine 4/5

This is a powerful album which will speak to many. I love it for the style and the theme. It's just what we need. (Deconstruction Vol. 1)
Rob Allwright - One Man In The Middle 10/10

Each track is as good as the next but the unrelentingly explosive "Belly Of The Beast" is a master class in thundering, meaningful rock that - like the rest of this first volume - showcases Yates' writing and vocal skills in one fell swoop. (Deconstruction Vol. 1)
Lins Honeyman - Cross Rhythms 10/10

The record feels genuine from start to finish and holds the attention of the listener while still inviting them to get lost in well-crafted moments of worship. (Awaken To Love)
Caitlin Lassiter - New Release Today 4/5

This album is track after track of pure quality. (Awaken To Love)
Jono Davies - Louder Than The Music 5/5