Folk-Rock Favourites

A Listmania! list by "gordonus"
 
Liege And Lief
1.  Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
The list author says:
  "The first British folk-rock album.  Great vocals from Sandy Denny and superb guitar work (as usual) from Richard Thompson."
£5.77   Used & New from: £3.22
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

A Parcel of Rogues
2.  A Parcel of Rogues by Steeleye Span
The list author says:
  "Power chords enter the tradition - just listen to Alison Gross."
Used & New from: £29.95
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Book of Invasions - a Celtic Symphony
3.  Book of Invasions - a Celtic Symphony by Horslips
The list author says:
  "Irish folk-rock from a band who seamlessly combined traditional tunes and tales with rock instrumentation."
Used & New from: £18.00
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Almost An Island
4.  Almost An Island by Wolfstone
The list author says:
  "Jimmy Shand meets Def Leppard!"
£14.10   Used & New from: £5.54
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Once in a Lifetime
5.  Once in a Lifetime by Runrig
The list author says:
  "Heard at their best on this live album."
£5.67   Used & New from: £1.15
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Road Rage
6.  Road Rage by Great Big Sea
The list author says:
  "No drums or electric guitars but this band from Newfoundland still rock!"
Used & New from: £7.82
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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I Want to See to See the Bright Lights Tonight
7.  I Want to See to See the Bright Lights Tonight by Linda Thompson
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."
Used & New from: £0.95
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Dusk Til Dawn: B.O. Capercaill
8.  Dusk Til Dawn: B.O. Capercaill by Capercaillie
The list author says:
  "Combine so many influences to produce a sound that is all their own.  Karen Matheson excels on vocals."
Used & New from: £8.19
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Anthem for the Common Man
9.  Anthem for the Common Man by Battlefield Band
The list author says:
  "The Godfathers of Scottish Folk-Rock!"
£12.50   Used & New from: £5.82

Wide Blue Yonder
10.  Wide Blue Yonder by Oysterband
The list author says:
  "The Oysters second album.  Great vocals by John Jones."
Used & New from: £2.88
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Rise Up Like the Sun
11.  Rise Up Like the Sun by Albion Band
The list author says:
  "A stellar cast of musicians put together by Ashley Hutchings.  Folk, rock, jazz, country - it's all in the mix."
Used & New from: £15.00
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Sails of Silver
12.  Sails of Silver by Steeleye Span
The list author says:
  "A later album from Steeleye. Sumptious production by the late Gus Dudgeon. Could be described as pop-folk."
Used & New from: £16.00
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Alright Jack
13.  Alright Jack by Home Service
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."
£7.69   Used & New from: £7.32
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Digging In
14.  Digging In by Kips Bay Ceili Band
The list author says:
  "American band with an Irish lead vocalist.  Some great instrumental medleys."
£15.13   Used & New from: £7.32

Rock Celta
15.  Rock Celta by Celtas Cortos
The list author says:
  "A Spanish band who seemed to have been dipped in a Scottish/Irish brew.  The sleeve sums up the contents."
Used & New from: £5.50

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Live in Dublin
16.  Live in Dublin by Alan Stivell
The list author says:
  "A cracking live album from this Breton folk-rocker who plays harp and bagpipes."
Used & New from: £12.95

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Bursting At The Seams
17.  Bursting At The Seams by Strawbs
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."
£4.99   Used & New from: £3.88
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

No Gods
18.  No Gods by Brian McNeill
The list author says:
  "Buy it for the title track alone."
£11.72   Used & New from: £7.73
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

If This Is Rock and Roll I Want My Old Job Back
19.  If This Is Rock and Roll I Want My Old Job Back by Saw Doctors
The list author says:
  "Not folk music as such but ..."
£14.28   Used & New from: £4.44
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Room to Roam
20.  Room to Roam by The Waterboys
The list author says:
  "Mike Scott gets in touch with the Irish/Scottish traditions."
£5.67   Used & New from: £1.82
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Little Johnny England
21.  Little Johnny England by Little Johnny England
The list author says:
  "A new generation of folk-rockers."
Used & New from: £8.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Sail On
22.  Sail On by Dick Gaughan
The list author says:
  "In the absence of any CD's by Dick's old band Five Hand Reel, this one will do nicely."
£11.42   Used & New from: £4.62
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Tartan Amoebas
23.  Tartan Amoebas by Tartan Amoebas
The list author says:
  "With bagpipes to the fore, these Scottish folk-rockers get funky!"
£12.02   Used & New from: £3.49
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Byrds Play Dylan
24.  Byrds Play Dylan by The Byrds
The list author says:
  "The fathers of folk-rock.  Dylan supplied the folk and The Byrds added the rock."
Used & New from: £0.01

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Forgiven, Not Forgotten
25.  Forgiven, Not Forgotten by The Corrs
The list author says:
  "Worth getting just to hear their version of Toss the Feathers."
£6.00   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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