THE NEW SCORPION BAND: Folk Songs and Tunes from the British Isles

The New Scorpion Band

Folk Songs and Tunes from the British Isles

© 1998 The New Scorpion Band

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All acoustic, multi-instrumental to a cappella, British and Irish Traditional music.

tracks

1 Dogger bank
2 Heaven`s a Bar
3 May Song
4 New Rigged ship/Off She Goes
5 Row On
6 Hopping Down in Kent
7 Scots Set
8 John Barleycorn
9 Blow the Candles Out
10 Scan Tester`s Polkas
11 Wheat
12 The Fox/The Fox Chase

notes

"The vocals by Tim Laycock are superb, the vocal arrangements are moving and beautiful, and the standard of musicianship is exceptional. This lineup deserves success, this album is a winner." - Living Tradition

"An altogether joyful noise." - Taplas

"Boisterous and full of swagger.....a satisfying set which shows how varied an all-acoustic British folk band can be" - Folk on Tap

"The breadth and variety that is included is staggering... powerful group singing with tremendous accompaniments for the raucous; and sensitive well-crafted masterpieces for the discerning ear. Don't just buy the CD, book the band... go and hear them and think yourself fortunate you live in a time when people still produce such wonderful, wonderful musical entertainment." - EFDSS Magazine

"It seems a long time since I listened to a record and then wanted to play it again straight away... every time I have listened to it I have heard something new... it is difficult to single out individual tracks for special mention - I liked them all. Suffice to say that both the singing and the playing display an all-to-rare freshness and vitality. The musicians obviously enjoy playing together. This is just the sort of CD I would choose for my 'Desert Island Discs'!" - Eddie Upton.

"The vocals are handled very well by a number of band members, who do both solo and harmonies beautifully. Special mention goes to Tim Laycock, whose lovely clear voice leads most of the songs... try out this disc, which is highly recommended." - Dirty Linen, USA.

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  • Impressive musicality & wonderful fun
    author: Rowan Fairgrove

    I had loved this album so much that I looked for their tour schedule when I headed for England and attended a folk festival so I could see them in person. Every member of the group plays several instruments and the range and quality of music is astonishingly good. This album is a mix of songs of the sea and the land. Tim Laycock's song, "Heaven's a Bar" is beautiful and sounds entirely traditional despite its contemporary author. This is definitely in my top 10 albums ever.

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