Folk Music
Show of Hands · 1998
36 min · 11 tracks · traditional folk music
A rich tapestry of traditional folk melodies woven with contemporary storytelling and heartfelt harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt storytelling in melodies
- wave-like pacing with climaxes
- intimate moments of reflection
- for cozy gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Folk Music' marked Show of Hands' fifth studio album, solidifying their position as key figures in the UK folk revival. Following the success of their previous album, 'Lie of the Land,' this release further showcased their mastery of blending traditional themes with modern sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bellowhead· The Unthanks· Lau
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 John Riley 4:34
- 2 Broomfield Hill 2:58
- 3 All Things Are Quite Silent 1:50
- 4 Lonesome Stockade Blues 4:04
- 5 Mary From Dungloe 3:13
- 6 Down in Yon Forest 3:37
- 7 Je ne sais quoi / Le boeuf anglais 1:55
- 8 Diggin Down 1:49
- 9 Matt Hyland 3:28
- 10 The Train 6:50
- 11 Blackwater Side 2:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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