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Joy of Nothing

Joy of Nothing is the second studio album by Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance.[4][5] It was released on 26 August 2013.[6]

Joy of Nothing

26 August 2013 (2013-08-26)

2013 in Donegal, Ireland

41:22

Glassnote[1]

Michael Keeney

Background[edit]

The album was inspired by Vance's relocation to the Scottish highlands.[7]

Critical reception[edit]

AllMusic wrote that the album is "not afraid of making a grandiose statement, both musically and lyrically."[2] No Depression wrote: "Even if there aren’t a lot of fireworks going off on this one, Vance’s mellifluous brogue and poet’s soul are more than enough to get you started on a Foy diet you’ll never want to come off of."[8]

– vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, baritone guitar, additional piano

Foy Vance

Michael Keeney – piano, mini moog, sounds, fender rhodes, melotron

Colm McClean – electric guitar, acoustic rhythm guitar, pedal steel guitar

Paul 'Hammy' Hamilton – drums, percussion, backing vocals

Conor McCreanor – electric bass, upright bass

– vocals (track 4)

Bonnie Raitt

– vocals (track 10)

Ed Sheeran