Present – The Very Best of Steeleye Span
Steeleye Span · 2002
105 min · 18 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic folk
A vibrant tapestry of traditional folk melodies interwoven with modern rock sensibilities and rich vocal harmonies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- rich vocal harmonies throughout
- engaging storytelling in lyrics
- ideal for group sing-alongs
- wave-like pacing and flow
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2002, 'Present – The Very Best of Steeleye Span' comes as a retrospective collection during the band's ongoing career, which began in 1969. At this point, Steeleye Span had experienced various lineup changes and shifts in musical direction but remained a key figure in the British folk rock scene. This album serves as both a celebration of their legacy and an introduction to new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fairport Convention· Pentangle· The Albion Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sir James the Rose 6:06
- 2 Hard Times of Old England 6:35
- 3 Cam Ye O'er Frae France 3:50
- 4 Thomas the Rhymer 6:36
- 5 Lyke Wake Dirge 2:48
- 6 Black Jack Davey 4:14
- 7 Two Magicians 4:32
- 8 Blackleg Miner 2:57
- 9 All Around My Hat 4:03
Disc 2
- 1 When I Was on Horseback 4:51
- 2 John Barleycorn 4:42
- 3 Long Lankin 8:52
- 4 Mist Moisty Morning 6:31
- 5 Go Down 3:46
- 6 Gaudete 2:23
- 7 The Weaver and the Factory Maid 5:42
- 8 Drink Down the Moon 6:32
- 9 King Henry / [untitled] 20:39
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