Country Life
Country Life
Customer Review: Why are people labelling it??
Steve and Phil (Show of Hands) have never labelled their music as ‘folk’, and have infact discouraged it. How can people say this album is bad purely on the basis that it isn’t ‘folk’ (as some people have).
The music is from the heart and packed with emotion. Strong political and personal lyrics mixed with haunting yet comforting melodies and harmonies make the record very special. So many different genres are introduced, and so many real life issues are sung about.
This CD is well worth buying, I seriously recommend it.
Customer Review: Sublime mix of Instrumental Virtuosity and Well Crafted Lyrics
Some of other reviewers have dismissed Show of Hands as what is bad in Folk. I would hazard a guess that their musical tastes are rather narrow as otherwise they would appreciate the brilliant musicianship inherent in all tracks in this but the standout for me is Phil Beer’s Spanish Guitar in Suntrap. But this is a personal choice only as both Phil Beer and Steve Knightley both play a multitude of instruments brilliantly on this album and as always.
My favourite tracks;
Country Life- angst and passion (bettered on Oysterband’s Big Session Vol 1)
Suntrap - moves you to Spain
Seven Days- beautiful longing Jenna Witts sings wonderfully.
Red Diesel - lovable rogue brought to life
That said all the tracks are enjoyable buy this if you do not have pre conceived ideas about folk music but instead favour performers who perform and do not need session musicians to paper over their inadequacies
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