Nic Jones
Nic Jones · 1971
35 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
Intricate guitar work intertwines with haunting vocals, breathing life into traditional British folk narratives.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Lass of London City — This track opens the album with a delicate vocal performance that sets the tone for the entire record, showcasing Jones's skill in interpreting traditional melodies.
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Edward — The chilling narrative of betrayal and family conflict is rendered through Jones's emotive vocals and masterful guitar arrangement, making it a standout piece.
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Lord Bateman — This lengthy ballad illustrates Jones's ability to weave complex stories through song, highlighted by his dynamic playing and rich vocal delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intricate guitar work with storytelling, marking a significant moment in British folk music.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate fingerstyle guitar arrangements that often serve as the primary accompaniment to the vocals.
- Vocals are delivered with a narrative style, emphasizing storytelling through traditional British folk lyrics.
- Each track maintains a consistent tempo, with subtle variations in dynamics that enhance the emotional weight of the narratives.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Lass of London City 2:07
- 2 Napoleon's Lamentation 2:53
- 3 The Bonny Bunch of Roses 6:05
- 4 Edward 3:29
- 5 The Outlandish Knight 3:35
- 6 William and Nancy's Parting 2:12
- 7 Lord Bateman 7:08
- 8 Dance to Your Daddy 1:29
- 9 The Two Brothers 3:52
- 10 The Banks of Green Willows 2:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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