Heart's Ease
Shirley Collins · 2020
43 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
A delicate tapestry of traditional folk, woven with haunting melodies and intimate storytelling.
Heart's Ease is an album by Shirley Collins, released in 2020. A delicate tapestry of traditional folk, woven with haunting melodies and intimate storytelling. 'Heart's Ease' was critically acclaimed, receiving positive reviews for its authenticity and emotional depth, solidifying Collins' legacy in folk music. The album showcases her remarkable ability to reinterpret traditional songs, influencing a new generation of folk artists and contributing to a resurgence of interest in traditional British music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Heart's Ease sound like?
A delicate tapestry of traditional folk, woven with haunting melodies and intimate storytelling. Rooted in traditional folk music.
What makes Heart's Ease by Shirley Collins notable?
'Heart's Ease' was critically acclaimed, receiving positive reviews for its authenticity and emotional depth, solidifying Collins' legacy in folk music. The album showcases her remarkable ability to reinterpret traditional songs, influencing a new generation of folk artists and contributing to a resurgence of interest in traditional British music. Released on July 24, 2020, 'Heart's Ease' marks Shirley Collins' first album in over 38 years since 'No Roses' in 1971. At this stage in her career, Collins had transitioned from a significant figure in the British folk revival of the 1960s to an elder stateswoman, bringing renewed interest to her work through both performance and recording.
How many songs are on Heart's Ease?
Heart's Ease has 12 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Merry Golden Tree 4:08
- 2 Rolling in the Dew 3:52
- 3 The Christmas Song 2:00
- 4 Locked in Ice 4:47
- 5 Wondrous Love Standout 2:21
- 6 Barbara Allen Standout 4:14
- 7 Canadee-i-o 4:13
- 8 Sweet Greens & Blues Standout 5:28
- 9 Tell Me True 2:56
- 10 Whitsun Dance 3:07
- 11 Orange in Bloom 1:36
- 12 Crowlink 4:29
Release Date
July 24, 2020
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
43 min 11 sec
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