Deserters
Oysterband · 1992
47 min · 11 tracks · folk rock
A vibrant fusion of traditional folk melodies with contemporary rock sensibilities, rich in storytelling and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo storytelling
- rich emotional narratives unfold
- for thoughtful gatherings
- melodies that invite sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, 'Deserters' was Oysterband's third studio album, marking a significant evolution in their sound following the critically acclaimed 'Step Outside'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its place within the UK folk rock scene, blending traditional influences with modern rock elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Show of Hands· Bellowhead· Seth Lakeman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All That Way for This 4:23
- 2 The Deserter 5:10
- 3 Angels of the River 5:08
- 4 We Could Leave Right Now 3:24
- 5 Elena's Shoes 4:58
- 6 Granite Years 4:24
- 7 Diamond for a Dime 4:10
- 8 Never Left 3:48
- 9 Ship Sets Sail 3:29
- 10 Fiddle or a Gun 4:12
- 11 Bells of Rhymney 4:38
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