a r t i s t : Bellowhead
t i t l e : Burlesque
d a t e : 2006
l a b e l : Westpark Music
g e n r e : Folk
r l s. d a t e : Sep/2006
t r a c k s : 13
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 83,7 MB
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Bellowhead, winners of the BBC Radio 2 folk award for Best
Live Act 2005, are a dynamic 11-piece band combining the
traditional skills of John Spiers, Jon Boden, Benji
Kirkpatrick, Paul Sartin, Rachael McShane and Giles Lewin
combined with the percussion of Pete Flood and the brass
quartet of Andy Mellon, Gideon Juckes, Justin Thurgur and
Brendan Kelly.
While the material is traditional, the execution is far from
the norm, full bloodied instrumentals, harmonies from the huge
group and some superb dynamics make this one of the most
exciting folk albums you could wish to hear.
13 track of the highest order and across a broad spectrum of
styles; the upbeat tracks are irresistible and Rigs of the
Time, Jordan , London Town and Fire Marengo are vibrant and
full of superb layered instrumentation and strong vocals. The
slower songs which include Flash Company and Death and the
Lady provide the perfect respite from the driving sound of the
faster songs.
This is a superb disc, its charms are mouth-watering and
rather than being a substitute for the live experience, it's
more of a companion - the two experiences are different, but
both of the very highest order. Highly recommended.
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01-Rigs of The Time [03:58]
02-Jordan [04:08]
03-Across The Line [05:10]
04-London Town [03:53]
05-Sloe Gin [05:19]
06-Courtin Too Slow [06:09]
07-Flash Company [03:11]
08-Hopkinson's Favourite [03:57]
09-One May Morning Early [02:51]
10-The Outlandisch Knight [07:03]
11-Frog's Legs & Dragon's Teeth [04:54]
12-Fire Marengo [04:02]
13-Death and The Lady [05:44]
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60:19 min