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Cold Frontier

Show of Hands · 2001

55 min · 14 tracks · traditional folk music

A tapestry of intricate melodies and heartfelt lyrics that evoke the rugged beauty of the British landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • heartfelt narratives of nature
  • intricate melodies for quiet evenings
  • thoughtful listening during travel
  • evocative soundscapes of landscapes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification songs

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2001, Show of Hands was solidifying their status as leading figures in the British folk scene with 'Cold Frontier', their sixth studio album. This release followed their critically acclaimed album 'The Country Life' and marked a continued evolution in their sound, blending traditional folk with contemporary themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Bellowhead· The Unthanks· Lau

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cold Frontier 4:15
  • 2 Are We Alright 3:10
  • 3 Come By 4:58
  • 4 Northwest Passage 3:54
  • 5 Widdecombe Fair 3:27
  • 6 Things I Learnt This Year 3:49
  • 7 You're Mine 3:59
  • 8 Windchanges 3:23
  • 9 Don't Look Now 2:43
  • 10 Sally Free and Easy 5:13
  • 11 Yeovil Town 3:57
  • 12 Cold Heart of England 3:24
  • 13 The Streets of Forbes 3:37
  • 14 The Flood 5:54

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