Beat about the Bush
Show of Hands · 1994
55 min · 13 tracks · traditional folk music
A vibrant tapestry of traditional folk sounds infused with contemporary storytelling and spirited instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spirited storytelling with camaraderie
- steady progression through vibrant themes
- engaging melodies for group sing-alongs
- reflective moments amidst lively instrumentation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike traditional influences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Beat About the Bush' marked Show of Hands' third studio album, solidifying their presence in the UK folk scene. Following their debut in 1992, this album showcased their evolving sound as they gained recognition for their engaging live performances and heartfelt lyrics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bellowhead· The Unthanks· Lau
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beat About the Bush 4:41
- 2 Class of Seventy-Three 3:09
- 3 Armadas 4:31
- 4 Nine Hundred Miles / Poor Wayfaring Stranger 4:19
- 5 Shadows in the Dark 3:51
- 6 The Galway Farmer 5:48
- 7 White Tribes 2:39
- 8 Day Has Come 4:39
- 9 The Hook of Love 4:18
- 10 Cars 3:55
- 11 Blue Cockade 6:11
- 12 Mr. May's / Gloucester Hornpipe 4:06
- 13 The Oak 3:07
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