Backlog 2
Show of Hands · 2011
78 min · 18 tracks · traditional folk music
A rich tapestry of traditional folk melodies woven with contemporary storytelling and evocative instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxed evenings
- evocative storytelling through melodies
- gradual peaks enhancing emotional depth
- rich instrumentation for immersive experience
- for reflective solo listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Backlog 2' was released in 2011, Show of Hands was already an established name in the UK folk scene, having gained significant acclaim from their previous albums. This album followed their successful 'Arrogance, Ignorance and Greed' and continued to showcase their unique blend of traditional music and contemporary themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bellowhead· The Unthanks· Lau
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Cold Frontier 4:50
- 2 The Bristol Slaver 4:37
- 3 High Germany 5:43
- 4 Captains 4:31
- 5 The Oak 4:12
- 6 Armadas 4:30
- 7 Cold Heart of England 3:08
- 8 The Preacher 4:28
- 9 The Warlike Lads of Russia 3:57
Disc 2
- 1 Crazy Boy 5:40
- 2 Cut-throats, Crooks and Con-men 5:00
- 3 Don't It Feel Good 3:43
- 4 Man of War 4:09
- 5 Roaring Water Bay 4:04
- 6 Sit You Down 5:16
- 7 Unlock Me 3:42
- 8 The Man in Green 3:02
- 9 You're Mine 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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