Lodestar
Shirley Collins · 2016
43 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
Lodestar weaves haunting traditional melodies with Collins' distinctive vocals, creating an intimate tapestry of folk storytelling.
Lodestar is an album by Shirley Collins, released in 2016. Lodestar weaves haunting traditional melodies with Collins' distinctive vocals, creating an intimate tapestry of folk storytelling. 'Lodestar' received critical acclaim, with The Guardian calling it a 'masterful return' and placing high on folk music charts. It stands as a significant work that revitalizes interest in traditional folk music, influencing a new generation of artists exploring these roots. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lodestar sound like?
Lodestar weaves haunting traditional melodies with Collins' distinctive vocals, creating an intimate tapestry of folk storytelling. Rooted in traditional folk music.
What makes Lodestar by Shirley Collins notable?
'Lodestar' received critical acclaim, with The Guardian calling it a 'masterful return' and placing high on folk music charts. It stands as a significant work that revitalizes interest in traditional folk music, influencing a new generation of artists exploring these roots. When 'Lodestar' was released in 2016, Shirley Collins was re-emerging after a long hiatus from recording, marking her first album in over 38 years since 'No Roses' in 1971. This album reflects her deep commitment to preserving the English folk tradition while adapting it for contemporary audiences.
How many songs are on Lodestar?
Lodestar has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Awake Awake / The Split Ash Tree / May Carol / Southover 11:09
- 2 The Banks of Green Willow Standout 3:18
- 3 Cruel Lincoln 3:30
- 4 Washed Ashore Standout 2:57
- 5 Death and the Lady Standout 4:45
- 6 Pretty Polly 4:17
- 7 Old Johnny Buckle 1:43
- 8 Sur le Borde de l'Eau 3:53
- 9 The Rich Irish Lady / Jeff Sturgeon 5:59
- 10 The Silver Swan 1:26
Release Date
November 4, 2016
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
43 min 2 sec
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