Country Life
Show of Hands · 2003
59 min · 14 tracks · traditional folk music
A vibrant tapestry of traditional folk sounds that intertwines storytelling with rich acoustic instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- storytelling woven with acoustic warmth
- wave-like pacing with engaging peaks
- morning coffee companion vibes
- exploratory listening with rich narratives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid nuanced, layered compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2003, Show of Hands had solidified their reputation as leading figures in the UK folk scene. 'Country Life' was their fifth studio album, following the successful 'Cold Frontier' from 2001, and marked a continued evolution in their sound and lyrical themes focusing on rural life and social issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bellowhead· The Unthanks· Lau
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 3 Suntrap 3:31
- 4 Smile She Said 3:52
- 5 Reynardine 3:55
- 6 Seven Days 4:05
- 7 Tommy 5:39
- 8 Be Lucky 5:08
- 9 Drake 3:13
- 10 I Promise You 3:54
- 11 Adieu, Sweet Lovely Nancy 4:08
- 12 Red Diesel 3:35
- 13 Don't Be a Stranger 5:10
Disc 2
- 1 Country Life 3:57
- 2 Hard Shoulder 5:17
- 3 I Promise You 4:00
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