The Frost Is All Over
Kate Rusby · 2015
49 min · 11 tracks · folk music
Traditional folk melodies intertwine with heartfelt vocal harmonies, evoking the warmth of winter celebrations and festive nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Winter Wonderland — Rusby’s arrangement breathes new life into this classic, merging playful instrumentation with a warm vocal delivery that captures the essence of winter joy.
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Cold Winter — This track highlights Rusby's storytelling prowess, painting vivid images of the season's harshness while retaining a sense of warmth through its melodic structure.
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The Frost Is All Over — The title track encapsulates the album's spirit, blending traditional elements with Rusby’s emotive voice to create an inviting atmosphere for listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional and original folk music, showcasing strong craftsmanship but lacks a cohesive narrative flow.
What we noticed
- The pacing varies, with some tracks maintaining a lively tempo while others slow down to emphasize lyrical storytelling.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm seasonal reflections
- gentle storytelling for winter
- cozy background for gatherings
- nostalgic melodies of tradition
- soothing vocals for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefering modern production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, The Frost Is All Over marks Kate Rusby's return to seasonal music after several years focused on original compositions. This album follows her previous work, Ghost, and showcases her commitment to preserving and celebrating traditional folk songs with a contemporary touch.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laura Marling· Sophie Hunger· Nina Nastasia
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bradfield 4:14
- 2 Cornish Wassailing 5:06
- 3 Sunny Bank 3:54
- 4 Winter Wonderland 3:38
- 5 Little Bilberry 4:44
- 6 Dilly Carol 5:14
- 7 Cold Winter 5:31
- 8 The Christmas Goose 5:03
- 9 Yorkshire Merry Christmas 4:12
- 10 Mount Lyngham 3:49
- 11 The Frost Is All Over 3:57
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