Artist: Show Of Hands
Title: Arrogance Ignorance And Greed
Label: Hands On Music
Genre: Folk
Bitrate: 182kbit av.
Time: 00:10:18
Size: 14.15 mb
Rip Date: 2009-10-01
Str Date: 2009-10-26
01. Evolution 3:05
02. Arrogance Ignorance And Greed 3:41
03. The Man I Was 3:32
Release Notes:
The latest album from folk band Show of Hands sees Knightley's
songwriting tackle the recent financial crisis, politicians who milk
the system, people who steal from stranded ships & evolution. There are
also two covers (Peter Gabriel and Dylan) and two traditional songs.
The band's playing is on top form and versatile - the opening track is
mainly acapella but features atmospheric bass and backing vocals from
Miranda Sykes and Phil Beer.
The faster paced songs - Evolution, the title track and Keys of
Canterbury feature Seth Lakeman style strumming and a rock beat. On the
last mentioned song, Knightley shares lead vocals with Debbie Hanna of
Megson (The other half of Megson is the producer). This particular song
is dark and dramatic. The title track is catchy and a good sing-a-long
song, which I can see going down well in concert.
The Worried Well is a-capella apart from clapping and has a bit of
swing to it - the lyrics appear to be a swipe at people who peddle fake
cures.
The slower songs include "The Drift", which relates the feeling you get
if you spend a lot of time in hospitals when someone is ill - something
a lot of people will no doubt relate to, and it is captured perfectly
here with a dramatic vocal line and piano backing.
A varied mix of songs that is sequenced well. As you'd expect the bite
is there along with the introspection and magical melodies - good
songwriting supported by excellent playing and production.
This is a 3 track sampler for the album.
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