Folk-Rock Favourites

The list author says:
	"The first British folk-rock album.  Great vocals from Sandy Denny and superb guitar work (as usual) from Richard Thompson."

The list author says:
	"Power chords enter the tradition - just listen to Alison Gross."

The list author says:
	"Irish folk-rock from a band who seamlessly combined traditional tunes and tales with rock instrumentation."

The list author says:
	"Jimmy Shand meets Def Leppard!"

The list author says:
	"Heard at their best on this live album."

The list author says:
	"No drums or electric guitars but this band from Newfoundland still rock!"

The list author says:
	"There's not a traditional song on this album and yet the spirit of the tradition can be heard in every track.  Linda's vocals and Richard's songwriting and guitar playing are stunning."

The list author says:
	"Combine so many influences to produce a sound that is all their own.  Karen Matheson excels on vocals."

The list author says:
	"The Godfathers of Scottish Folk-Rock!"

The list author says:
	"The Oysters second album.  Great vocals by John Jones."

The list author says:
	"A stellar cast of musicians put together by Ashley Hutchings.  Folk, rock, jazz, country - it's all in the mix."

The list author says:
	"A later album from Steeleye. Sumptious production by the late Gus Dudgeon. Could be described as pop-folk."

The list author says:
	"Led by singer, John Tams, the music on this album can only be described as spiritual.  A cross between a rock combo and a Salvation Army Band."

The list author says:
	"American band with an Irish lead vocalist.  Some great instrumental medleys."

The list author says:
	"A Spanish band who seemed to have been dipped in a Scottish/Irish brew.  The sleeve sums up the contents."

The list author says:
	"A cracking live album from this Breton folk-rocker who plays harp and bagpipes."

The list author says:
	"On the fringes of folk-rock and prog-rock.  The folk part is the use of acoustic instruments and pastoral themes.  The rock part is the electric guitars and mellotrons."

The list author says:
	"Buy it for the title track alone."

The list author says:
	"Not folk music as such but ..."

The list author says:
	"Mike Scott gets in touch with the Irish/Scottish traditions."

The list author says:
	"A new generation of folk-rockers."

The list author says:
	"In the absence of any CD's by Dick's old band Five Hand Reel, this one will do nicely."

The list author says:
	"With bagpipes to the fore, these Scottish folk-rockers get funky!"

The list author says:
	"The fathers of folk-rock.  Dylan supplied the folk and The Byrds added the rock."

The list author says:
	"Worth getting just to hear their version of Toss the Feathers."