Various - The Essential Guide To Folk
Review by الحكلي aLHkLi
The Essential Guide To Folk is a comprehensive collection of some of the best folk music from various artists. This album is a perfect introduction to the genre, featuring traditional and contemporary folk songs from different parts of the world.
The album starts with the timeless classic "Scarborough Fair" by Simon & Garfunkel, followed by other iconic tracks like "The Times They Are A-Changin'" by Bob Dylan, "Famous Blue Raincoat" by Leonard Cohen, and "The Water is Wide" by James Taylor. The compilation also includes lesser-known but equally captivating tracks like "The Parting Glass" by The Wailin' Jennys and "The Wexford Carol" by Alison Krauss.
The Essential Guide To Folk showcases the diversity of folk music, with songs ranging from acoustic ballads to foot-stomping tunes. The album features artists from different generations, showcasing the evolution of the genre over time. The compilation is a perfect blend of old and new, with tracks that will appeal to both old-school folk enthusiasts and new listeners.
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Download
Filename: various-the-essential-guide-to-folk.rar- MP3 size: 275 mb
- FLAC size: 2645 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Innocent When You Dream | 4:43 | |
| Draggle-Tail Gipsies-O | 3:00 | |
| Glory Of Love | 2:41 | |
| First Girl I Loved | 4:58 | |
| Katie Cruel | 3:01 | |
| Tom Dooley | 2:32 | |
| The World Turned Upside Down | 2:49 | |
| The Cloud Factory | 6:22 | |
| Hesitation Blues | 2:48 | |
| The Doffing Mistress | 1:25 | |
| 3/4 AD | 4:40 | |
| New Year Carol: Residue | 3:02 | |
| Damn The Day | 3:21 | |
| The Point Road | 3:18 | |
| Seafaring Man | 4:59 | |
| Auld Lang Syne | 4:30 | |
| An Gille Donn / Vaskilinnum Valkerrus | 3:52 | |
| Banks Of The Clyde | 5:41 | |
| Light Flight | 3:17 | |
| Angie | 3:12 | |
| The Old Man's Song | 3:37 | |
| A Man’s A Man For A'that | 3:28 | |
| Mohair | 2:59 | |
| Spencer The Rover | 3:25 | |
| Dr O'Neill / The Battering Ram | 4:18 | |
| The Lincolnshire Poacher | 4:43 | |
| South Sea's | 3:34 | |
| Her Father Didn't Like Me Anyway | 4:39 | |
| Do-Re-Mi | 2:38 | |
| Curragh Of Kildare | 4:49 | |
| Heartbreak Hotel | 2:42 | |
| Where Have All The Flowers Gone? | 1:57 | |
| Barbara Allen | 2:49 | |
| Mr. Fox | 5:47 | |
| Fog On The Tyne | 3:24 | |
| Rock Island Line | 3:23 | |
| Little Boxes | 1:39 | |
| It's All Over Now Baby Blue | 4:19 | |
| Gipsy Maid | 4:18 | |
| Canadee-I-O | 5:57 | |
| Goodnight Irene | 1:53 | |
| Babes In The Wood | 2:40 | |
| Dirty Old Town | 1:05 | |
| Wild Colonial Boy | 3:06 | |
| Brownie's Blues | 5:26 | |
| The Patriot Game | 4:00 | |
| Up To Now | 4:18 | |
| The L&N Don't Stop Here Any More | 3:02 | |
| Blue Bleezing Blind Drunk | 1:31 | |
| The Female Drummer | 4:03 |
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Catalog Numbers
ESGCD313Labels
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Formats
- 3 × CD
- Compilation Box Set
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Compiled By | Colin Irwin |
| Liner Notes | Colin Irwin |
Notes
- Total 3CD playing time: 03hrs 01mins.
- Includes an introduction to the music and performers with notes on each song.
- Each CD (ESGCD313-1, ESGCD313-2, ESGCD313-3) comes in a slim case. They are housed in a cardboard box.
- Note on back cover: "We live in a world of fast food, reality TV and instant celebrity, yet the values of Folk music - music that’s rooted in a real tradition - are more precious than ever. This 3CD collection spanning over 50 years, tells the story of that music."
Barcodes
Barcode: 6 98458 26132 8
