Covers
Show of Hands · 2000
49 min · 13 tracks · traditional folk music
An intimate collection blending traditional folk melodies with heartfelt interpretations, showcasing the duo's acoustic prowess and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wond'ring Aloud Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Willin' — This track stands out for its emotive storytelling and the duo's harmonies, which breathe new life into the classic Americana narrative.
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Fake Plastic Trees — Their rendition transforms this Radiohead classic into a poignant folk ballad, highlighting the song's underlying themes of disillusionment through delicate instrumentation.
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Don't Give Up — The collaboration on this Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush cover adds depth and vulnerability, showcasing their ability to tackle complex emotions with sensitivity.
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Waterloo Sunset — This interpretation captures the essence of nostalgia and romance, infusing the original with fresh harmonies and an acoustic backdrop that resonates deeply.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gentle storytelling with warm tones
- reflective moments of quiet introspection
- short tracks for easy enjoyment
- melancholic themes with hopeful undertones
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
- want complex production layers
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in the catalog that showcases their style but isn't a standout for new listeners.
- Themes
- nostalgic romance· Americana storytelling· emotional reinterpretation
- Career context
- By the year 2000, Show of Hands had established themselves as prominent figures in the UK folk scene following their breakthrough album 'Lie of the Land' in 1997. 'Covers' marked a significant moment as it was their first release focusing on reinterpreting classic songs, allowing them to pay homage to influences while also expanding their audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bellowhead· The Unthanks· Lau
Tracklist
- 1 Wond'ring Aloud Start here 2:08
- 2 Rigging It Up Duncannon 3:16
- 3 Willin' 3:37
- 4 No Song To Sing 4:49
- 5 Corinna, Corinna 3:01
- 6 The Setting 3:35
- 7 The Downeaster 'Alexa' 3:08
- 8 Fake Plastic Trees 4:47
- 9 Is Your Love In Vain 3:00
- 10 Courting Is A Pleasure 4:59
- 11 Roaring Water Bay 3:52
- 12 Don't Give Up 5:17
- 13 Waterloo Sunset 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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