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Having now exhausted the various highways and byways of the Fairport & Thompson (both Richard & Linda) back catalogues, I have finally decided to take the plunge with the Albion Band. I have never quite known where to start with this bewilderingly prolific band or whether it will particularly be to my taste as I tend to prefer the rock end of the folk rock equation and don't get on with the more hard core traditional folky stuff.
So, taking all of the above into account, I am looking for recommendations. I picked up Battle Of The Field & Rise Up Like The Sun over the weekend. I already have 3 albums by more recent incarnations of the band (Happy Accident, Before Us Stands Yesterday & Demi Paradise) which have not really inspired me but to which I must listen again and I have the 3 Christmas albums which I love.
Where should I go next?
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Jules Gray
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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2008, 12:08:22 PM » |
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Gub, Have you got No Roses yet? That's an amazing, first class record.
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2008, 12:08:55 PM » |
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Acousticity is FAB GG!
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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2008, 12:14:01 PM » |
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STELLA MARIS is definitely worth the search for the "ROCK" in folk rock.
I would recommend considering the Hutchings Guv'nor series - 5 volumes (last I counted!). Good listens by themselves, but also nice reference sources to discover which period or incarnation of the Albions you might prefer best!
The Hutchings box set should prove helpful as well.
Happy hunting!
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2008, 12:16:57 PM » |
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I tend to prefer the rock end of the folk rock equation and don't get on with the more hard core traditional folky stuff.
With the above in mind, if you're going the Albion route, be sure to explore 2 wonderful albums by the Home Service [off-shoot from the Rise Up Like the Sun, line-up]: the first, self-titled album [now on CD as 'Early Transmissions'] and 'Alright Jack'. 2 of my favourite albums. ...and I agree... No Roses is a must! |
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« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2008, 12:19:07 PM » |
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But I do NOT recommend CAPTURED. It "rocks", but..........real 80's slick.
Avoid at all costs!
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« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2008, 12:23:00 PM » |
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I tend to prefer the rock end of the folk rock equation and don't get on with the more hard core traditional folky stuff.
With the above in mind, if you're going the Albion route, be sure to explore 2 wonderful albums by the Home Service [off-shoot from the Rise Up Like the Sun, line-up]: the first, self-titled album [now on CD as 'Early Transmissions'] and 'Alright Jack'. 2 of my favourite albums. ...and I agree... No Roses is a must! Make that three - the music from "The Mysteries" is fabulous, too. "Wild Life", their final excursion, lacks Tams but has Caddick and is really more of a Bill Caddick solo album with them backing him. Very fine but not really Home Service. "No Roses" ? Essential!  |
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« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2008, 12:29:22 PM » |
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Oh yes, I agree, definitely the Mysteries as well. Can't believe I forgot that one!
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« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2008, 12:41:04 PM » |
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I absolutely agree with all of the above suggestions - good calls, each one!
I would add the following:
The Prospect Before Us
A classic album. It's a bit half-and-half because the band was in transition at the time. Most of the earlier tracks (except the single versions of 'Hopping Down In Kent' and 'Merry Sherwood Rangers') are 'live in the studio' recordings made at a dance in summer 1976 - professionally recorded by EMI in the large Olympic Studios in Barnes (London). Mostly (but not completely) instrumental. Some classic folk-rock-dance material with some rocking electric guitar from Simon Nicol!
The later tracks are studio recordings made after John Tams and Graeme Taylor joined the band. Those tracks are perhaps more measured but still great!
BBC CDs
There are three CDs issued by the BBC:
The Albion Band - The BBC Sessions
The Albion Band - Live at the Cambridge Folk Festival
The Albion Band - Live in Concert ... the latter half of this is a bit "folky"!
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« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2008, 01:02:59 PM » |
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Nothing to add~ just listen to all you can!! - not really rock-y, but the original Morris On will always have a special place in my heart. (but then I do wear bells on occasion...  ) |
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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2008, 01:05:27 PM » |
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Nothing to add~ just listen to all you can!! - not really rock-y, but the original Morris On will always have a special place in my heart. (but then I do wear bells on occasion... ) ...and Son of Morris On |
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« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2008, 01:16:42 PM » |
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For the rockier end of things try 1990
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« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2008, 01:18:56 PM » |
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or for a combination of many things Albion give the Guvnor's 50th Birthday CD a whirl.
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« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2008, 01:19:37 PM » |
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BBC CDs
There are three CDs issued by the BBC:
The Albion Band - The BBC Sessions
The Albion Band - Live at the Cambridge Folk Festival
The Albion Band - Live in Concert ... the latter half of this is a bit "folky"!
Been after the BBC Sessions CD for some time now. I'm presuming it's out of print. Jules |
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« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2008, 01:23:34 PM » |
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Thanks everyone. Acousticity. No drums. Hmmmm.... I have Morris On and like most of it. I have just found an excellent Ashley Hutchings discography: http://www.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/~zierke/guvnor/records/index.htmlThe ones that catch my eye are No Roses, Dancing Days Are Here Again, The Prospect Before Us and the BBC albums. There is also an album called As You Like It by the Ashley Hutchings All Stars that sounds really good. Clive Gregson and Kimberley Rew!  Anybody know anything about it?
BBC CDs
There are three CDs issued by the BBC:
The Albion Band - The BBC Sessions
The Albion Band - Live at the Cambridge Folk Festival
The Albion Band - Live in Concert ... the latter half of this is a bit "folky"!
Been after the BBC Sessions CD for some time now. I'm presuming it's out of print. Jules I saw it and almost bought it in Rochester over the weekend. I wish I had now. |
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« Reply #15 on: May 07, 2008, 01:24:57 PM » |
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Rocky stuff - Give me a saddle I'll trade you a car and 1990 are great records. I listened to tehm the other day, and don't sound dated at all. Easily the most 'modern/contemporary' albion band sounds...
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« Reply #16 on: May 07, 2008, 01:49:49 PM » |
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Been after the BBC Sessions CD for some time now. I'm presuming it's out of print.
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I saw it and almost bought it in Rochester over the weekend. I wish I had now. Bugger!   Jules |
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« Reply #17 on: May 07, 2008, 01:52:27 PM » |
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Rocky stuff - Give me a saddle I'll trade you a car and 1990 are great records. I listened to tehm the other day, and don't sound dated at all. Easily the most 'modern/contemporary' albion band sounds...
Both quite hard to get hold of now by the look of things. It seems as though almost every album in the catalogue has now been recommended to me! I'm going to have to prioritise. |
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« Reply #18 on: May 07, 2008, 01:55:01 PM » |
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BBC CDs
There are three CDs issued by the BBC:
The Albion Band - The BBC Sessions
The Albion Band - Live at the Cambridge Folk Festival
The Albion Band - Live in Concert ... the latter half of this is a bit "folky"!
Been after the BBC Sessions CD for some time now. I'm presuming it's out of print. Jules Hi Jules, Give "Key Mail Order" a call ... Tel: 020 8689 5100 or http://www.keymailorder.comI have had nothing but great service from them - I spoke with them just now and they believe that they can order all of these items in - of course things may have gone out of print since they last ordered. For those interested in: The Albion Band - Live in Concert This is now found as: The Albion Band - Vintage Albion Band On The Road 'Live in Concert' includes an extra track from the 1977 BBC sessions (Postman's Knock/Black Joke) but the 'Vintage' CD substitutes a 1981 session in its place. Good luck! |
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« Reply #19 on: May 07, 2008, 01:56:23 PM » |
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There is also an album called As You Like It by the Ashley Hutchings All Stars that sounds really good. Clive Gregson and Kimberley Rew! Anybody know anything about it? Good album. Very rocky. Sits nicely with the Live "By Gloucester Docks ...." |
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