ARTIST: Seth Lakeman
TITLE: Freedom Fields
LABEL: iScream Music
GENRE: Indie
TIME: 40:55 min
SIZE: 59,9 MB
RIP DATE: Mar-24-2006
RELEASE DATE: Mar-20-2006
WEBSITE: n/a
Track List:
01. The Charmer 02:34
02. Lady Of The Sea 03:25
03. Childe The Hunter 04:19
04. The White Hare 03:30
05. The Colliers 03:15
06. King And Country 04:27
07. The Setting Of The Sun 04:02
08. Take No Rogues 03:55
09. 1643 03:26
10. The Rifleman Of War 02:53
11. The Band Of Gold 03:15
12. The Final Lot 01:54
Release Notes:
From the Label
Freedom Fields takes its name from a skirmish which
took place on 3rd December 1643, where after vicious
fighting the Roundhead Garrison of Plymouth made
their final rally, routed the KingÆs army (the
Cavaliers) and this uprising changed the course of
English history.
The album contains a compelling array of songs
inspired by the West Country and unlike the previous
album, explores the turmoil of conflict, war and
freedom, rather than myths and legends. Several
songs are about the areaÆs naval traditions, ("Lady
Of The Sea"), while "King & Country" along with the
title track further examines the factions created by
the English Civil War. Meanwhile, the world above
and below ground is recorded in "The Colliers" which
takes its theme from the oppression of the tin and
copper miners.
What lifts this album from out of the more usual
stock of folk inspired material is SethÆs musical
dexterity and energy, the passion and intensity of
his delivery, how he skillfully and sympathetically
applies historical experience to universal truths
about the human condition.
Description
'Freedom Fields' is the third album from British
folk artist Seth Lakeman and the follow up to his
2005 Mercury Music Prize nominated sophomore release
'Kitty Jay'. Recorded and produced once again by his
brother Sean in his Devon kitchen,the album sees
Lakeman draw inspiration from his deep-rooted
traditional folk background, while managing to bring
a contemporary rock feel to the recording.