The Path
Show of Hands · 2003
45 min · 16 tracks · traditional folk music
A vibrant tapestry of acoustic melodies weaving through evocative tales of the British landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- evocative tales of landscapes
- wave-like pacing invites reflection
- dynamic journey with reprises
- short tracks for quick immersion
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, 'The Path' is Show of Hands' sixth studio album, following their acclaimed 2001 release 'Cold Frontier.' At this point, the duo was solidifying their reputation as leading figures in contemporary British folk music, drawing on traditional influences while expanding their audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bellowhead· The Unthanks· Lau
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Foreland Point 4:09
- 2 Braunton Burrows 2:29
- 3 Buck's Mills 2:31
- 4 Port Isaac 4:31
- 5 Carbis Bay 2:48
- 6 Land's End 3:15
- 7 Lamorna Cove 3:10
- 8 Pendennis Castle 2:27
- 9 Charlestown 1:46
- 10 Rame Head 3:34
- 11 Hallsands 2:32
- 12 Paignton 1:28
- 13 The Exe Estuary 3:13
- 14 Lyme Regis 1:20
- 15 Golden Cap 4:56
- 16 The Foreland (reprise) 1:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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