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Title: penny on the drum... Post by: RichardH on April 23, 2007, 12:14:00 PM St Georges Day.I've recently discovered "Rise Up Like the Sun" by the Albion Band, on topic by reason of participation of Messrs Nicol, Hutchings, Thompson and Mattacks but it is nice to have the patriotic sentiments of "Ragged Heroes" without any hijacking by the extreme right. And there is also a visit from the divine voices of the McGarrigles.
Anyone else have this treat to come? Or not think it's a treat? R Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: fat Billy(Bill) on April 23, 2007, 12:39:15 PM I have rise up like the sun on an old cassette. I have not listened to it for years.
Brilliant album, superb songs. must try to get hold of a new copy Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: x on April 23, 2007, 12:50:02 PM Got it on CD, but it's up in Saddleworth at the moment, so off the top my head, the backing vocalists on 'poor old horse' were; Kate McGarrigal, Julie Covvington and Linda Thompson. ...and that's just the backing??
Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: Polly Oxford (Andie) on April 23, 2007, 01:15:45 PM Truly one the greatest albums IMHO: a bit of trad, a bit social comment, something to dance to, and a dream line-up!!
Proud posessor of original rather battered vinyl, wobbly tape and already well-used CD. :) Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: RichardH on April 23, 2007, 01:34:08 PM Just had another listen on a lunchtime walk - Mr Sanders plays a pretty large part too!
Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: davidmjs on April 23, 2007, 05:37:04 PM Truly one the greatest albums IMHO: a bit of trad, a bit social comment, something to dance to, and a dream line-up!! Proud posessor of original rather battered vinyl, wobbly tape and already well-used CD. :) Ditto on all points. And probably my favourite Ric sessions... Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: Mindwarper on April 23, 2007, 07:11:21 PM I got it when searching for more Philip Pickett. And being a Gryphon fan, I went on to buy some Home Service with Grahaem and Pickett, but they don't seem to have the same energy. I think the Bones of all men as the best instrumental cd of all time. But some of the albion band sounds great. I guess I am not as interested in Morris when compared to traditional tunes.
Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: Harbottle (Martin) on April 23, 2007, 09:28:15 PM St Georges Day.I've recently discovered "Rise Up Like the Sun" by the Albion Band, on topic by reason of participation of Messrs Nicol, Hutchings, Thompson and Mattacks but it is nice to have the patriotic sentiments of "Ragged Heroes" without any hijacking by the extreme right. And there is also a visit from the divine voices of the McGarrigles. Anyone else have this treat to come? Or not think it's a treat? R One of my favourite CDs, this one. Fabulous, from start to finish. I especially love Dead Horse Shanty. Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: Will S on April 24, 2007, 11:39:48 AM It was one of the first Albion Band albums I heard, and still a favourite of mine too.
Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: steve-n on April 25, 2007, 11:42:25 AM I've recently discovered "Rise Up Like the Sun" by the Albion Band.........Anyone else have this treat to come? Or not think it's a treat? I went down this road about 12 months ago, following a posting on this board about the Albion Band. Really opened my eyes(ears?) to some real gems. Picked up a copy of Ashley Hutchings' biography at Cropredy last year which puts the early Fairport, Steeleye and Albion Band/Home Service/Morris On work into context. Be warned though, there are an awful lot of CDs out there waiting to be purchased! Steve Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: Mix (Mic) on April 26, 2007, 03:45:17 PM It was the first Albion Band Album I heard and remains one of my favourite CD's (it used to play through twice in the length of time it took me to clean out feed and water 15 Guinea Pigs) :D
Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: Jules Gray on April 26, 2007, 04:03:12 PM Anyone else have this treat to come? Or not think it's a treat? R I still have this treat to come. I have the first 3 Steeleye and No Roses, plus the first 4 Guv'nor CDs...so it's only a matter of time! Jules Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: RichardH on April 26, 2007, 04:13:21 PM part of the treat in store: Rainbow over the Hill - the only R&L T performance where they sound vaguely like...the Carpenters*
* sorry folks Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: Sir Martin on April 26, 2007, 11:22:32 PM A fabulous album - Ironic that the best Albions album is the one where Ashley takes a back seat.
Pairs nicely with Alright Jack by the Home Service. Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: Polly Oxford (Andie) on April 30, 2007, 02:00:11 PM Funnily enough, although RULTS was one of my greatest favourites for VERY many years, I only acquired Alright Jack at a recent John Tamms concert, and I love it to pieces. How could I have missed it all these years? Any thing else I should 'rediscover'?
Title: Re: penny on the drum... Post by: Anne T on April 30, 2007, 10:49:33 PM I recently bought "Battle of the Field"; it's the only other Albion CD I have, apart from RULTS and "No Roses". I actually like it better than RULTS - a lot less proggy and a nice clean uncluttered sound.
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