Reviewed by Graeme Crawford

Fruit Tree' is an album released in aid of two charities: The Trussell Trust, who provide food banks; and I*Eat, who deal with eating disorders. Bosh are the driving force behind this, not least as members David Evans and Mike Griffiths recorded and produced all the tracks (except for DJ Steve Leach, who did his own). Bosh are also the standout band on the album, along with [dweeb]. The two bands collaborate on the brilliant "Calling", which is a perfect amalgamation of both bands' sounds. Bosh contribute a further four tracks, of which "Product" and "Magazine" fit perfectly with their themes of image and overcoming unhelpful habits in your life. Album closer "Above The Clouds" is an epic, hopeful and uplifting way to finish things off. Of the other artists on show, young singer/songwriters Tom Whitman and Adam Oxborrow each have two tracks to show off their talents. Whitman is the more accomplished of the two with his country-tinged folk rock, while Oxborrow's struggles start with his voice which comes across as weak and a bit off key. Veteran worship leader Paul Oakley gives us a glimpse of his current band Alamein's Torch. Steve Leach samples a sermon by Jim Wallis in his track which is quite different to the rest, but not really in a good way. Fans of Bosh will probably get the most out of this intriguing album as it is the last new music we may ever get from them or [dweeb].

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