Cold Cuts
Show of Hands · 2002
63 min · 15 tracks · traditional folk music
A vibrant tapestry of traditional folk sounds interwoven with contemporary storytelling and heartfelt melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- heartfelt storytelling through melodies
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- reflective moments for quiet times
- vibrant tapestry of traditional sounds
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone single experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the release of 'Cold Cuts' in 2002, Show of Hands had established themselves as a prominent voice in British folk music. This album followed their acclaimed 1999 release, 'Dark Fields', further solidifying their reputation for merging rich musical traditions with modern themes. It showcased their growth as songwriters and performers, with a mix of original tracks and reinterpretations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bellowhead· The Unthanks· Lau
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Faith in You 3:34
- 2 Crow on the Cradle 3:57
- 3 First They Take Manhattan 4:02
- 4 Track of Words 3:46
- 5 Crazy Boy 5:39
- 6 Lonesome Stockade Blues 4:13
- 7 The Battle of The Somme 1:52
- 8 The Keeper 2:17
- 9 Time After Time 3:22
- 10 Sally Free & Easy 5:32
- 11 The Rose in the Thorn 4:04
- 12 My Brother Jake 3:14
- 13 The Setting / Mary From Dungloe 3:40
- 14 Tall Ships 5:54
- 15 The Train / Sit You Down 8:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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