In 2016, Neil Storey was asked by
Johnny Chandler, Island Records A&R
to see if he could find any old tapes
of Nick Drakes album Five Leaves Left
…but was sworn to secrecy
… for ten years.
Now the box set of four LPs (or CDs)
of Neil’s discovery has been nominated
for a 2026 Grammy.
Making of Five Leaves Left project overview
The following was originally written for inclusion in the forthcoming Making of Five Leaves Left set which I began work on at the start of 2016 – initially the tape research aspect before that role evolved quite considerably. Now that the set has (finally) been officially revealed I’ve found itmore …
Discovering the Nick Drake mastertapes of Five Leaves Left
The box set illuminates how Drake’s haunting debut took shape, from lost demos and early sessions to the subtle brilliance that defined his sound. (Jim Allen's interview on Udiscover - Universals Music website - with Neil Storey published Nov 7, 2025) Music archivist Neil Storey’s assignment to investigate the Nickmore …
Explained: The Making of Five Leaves Left
By NEIL STOREY: The following was originally written for inclusion in the forthcoming Making of 5LL set which I began work on at the start of 2016 – initially the tape research aspect before that role evolved quite considerably. Now that the set has (finally) been officially revealed I’ve foundmore …