Released 1976 Release date 1976 | Artist The Albion Band | |
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Similar The Albion Band albums, Folk music albums |
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Battle of the Field is a folk rock album by the Albion Country Band, recorded in summer 1973 immediately prior to the band's breakup and only released in 1976 following public demand.
Contents
The album was produced and engineered by John Wood, and was recorded at Sound Techniques Studio and Island Studio, St Peter's Square, London. The album cover was designed by Ian Logan Associates with photographs by Keith Morris, and the original LP sleeve notes were by Rod McShane.
Track listing
All tracks Traditional; arranged by Carthy/Harris/Hutchings/Kirkpatrick/Nicol/Swallow except "Albion Sunrise" and "New St. George" composed by Richard Thompson
- "Albion Sunrise"
- Morris Medley: "Mouresque" / "London Pride" / "So Selfish Runs The Hare" (song) / "Maid of the Mill" / "Sheriff's Ride"
- "I Was a Young Man"
- "New St. George" (song) / "La Rotta" (instrumental)
- "Gallant Poacher"
- "Cheshire Rounds" / "The Old Lancashire Hornpipe" (instrumentals)
- "Hangèd I Shall Be"
- "Reaphook and Sickle"
- "Battle of the Somme" (instrumental, W. Lawrie)
Personnel
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Songs
1Albion Sunrise2:56
2Morris Medley7:17
3I Was a Young Man4:07
References
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