Album Notes

Recent Reviews

"Now this is something special...The set list is fascinating, and fully annotated..this five piece acoustic band provide a rich sound tapestry...the music is guaranteed to warm anybody up, especially the harmony vocals, which really boom through the speakers." - FOLK ON TAP

"Reflective, enthusiastic,catchy... For those who love pure traditional music on acoustic instruments, intermingled with fine, balanced singing, this is an excellent record." - GOE VOLLEK Belgium
The New Scorpion Band is one of those groups that I have heard tracks and songs from and I really like their approach to the songs and music. They use contemporary instruments that just sound so old. There is no synthesiser here just a mellow harmonium that is augmented by a bassoon, side drum, flutes and Uilleann Pipes, tin whistles and many others. Throw in the lead vocals of Tim Laycock that have a distinctive style and you have a unique sound. Together with Brian Gulland, Robin Jeffrey, Colin Thompson, Robert White and guest member Michael Gregory, Laycock has blended a superb collection of evocative songs on this CD. On The Plains of Waterloo the standout tracks - for me - are The Route Has Just Come for the Blues, Drink Old England Dry, the title track and Bold Nelson's Praise...Napoleonic buffs should really try to get hold a of a copy of this band's work as it will transport you into the great era.
Richard Moore, Napoleonic guide