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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.

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
Iwan Fals· Nikolai Noskov· Cesk Freixas

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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