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Commoners Crown

Steeleye Span · 1975

38 min · 9 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic folk

A tapestry of traditional folk tales woven with electric instrumentation and haunting harmonies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • haunting and atmospheric vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1975, 'Commoners Crown' was Steeleye Span's fifth studio album and marked a continuation of their exploration into electric folk music. This album followed their successful 'Now We Are Six,' solidifying their status in the British folk rock scene during the mid-1970s.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Little Sir Hugh 4:45
  • 2 Bach Goes to Limerick 3:41
  • 3 Long Lankin 8:39
  • 4 Dogs and Ferrets 2:44
  • 5 Galtee Farmer 3:46
  • 6 Demon Lover 5:54
  • 7 Elf Call 3:54
  • 8 Weary Cutters 2:05
  • 9 New York Girls 3:14

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