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Track Listings
| 1. If The Gaff Don't Let Us Down |
| 2. John Kanaka |
| 3. Rollin' Over |
| 4. Trawlerman |
| 5. Peregrine Fly |
| 6. Seventeen Summers |
| 7. Wild As The Wind Blows |
| 8. Forty Pound Wedding |
| 9. Kite Song |
| 10. Polkas (Jenny Lind/Girl In A Blue Dress) |
| 11. Plough & Orion |
| 12. Colours |
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Skinny Lister aka Daniel Heptinstall, Lorna Thomas, Maxwell Thomas, Sam Brace and Dan Gray are the latest new signings to Rob Da Banks Sunday Best Recordings label, a label known for its anything goes signing policy (so long as it s outstanding of course!). Mixing up furious melee of English folk, in your face shanties, traditional ditties and their own infectious compositions the band came together in the summer of 2009 united by their love of folk, jigs and the outdoors. Their debut album Forge & Flagon was recorded in deepest darkest Snowdonia with producer David Wrench (Bat for Lashes, James Yorkston) and features 12 unforgettable tracks that will appeal to a wide cross section of fans - from fans of traditional quality folk, classic songwriting and and alternative sing-along s think Mumford & Sons and Lucy Rose crossed with Stornaway via The Dubliners / The Pogues.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By M. Wilson
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
Well the album was released today and I heard all the tracks properly for the first time, a few I had heard before but not all. It did not disapoint. As you listen to the album, you can imagine the band really enjoying themselves during the recording and that sense of fun comes across in waves.
Most of the tracks on the album are great up tempo songs, perfect for a warm summer's evening and they are impossible to keep still to. Right from the outset your feet will be tapping to "If the gaff don't let us down" and this continues until the first of the ballads which are well placed and just slow things down a bit to give you a rest before moving on back to the foot tapping that continues with the remainder of the album.
I have heard many comparissons between Skinny Lister and Mumford & Sons but these are somewhat unfair as their styles are very different. There are clearly some style similarities between them and the Pogues however, maybe that is why I find this album so instantly enjoyable.
Unusually for an album, I don't think there are any songs I don't like, yes there are favourites but every song stands up for itself rather than having a couple of rather bland fillers in there.
Really give this band a go, this album is a healthy dose of fun and good music mixed together.
Most of the tracks on the album are great up tempo songs, perfect for a warm summer's evening and they are impossible to keep still to. Right from the outset your feet will be tapping to "If the gaff don't let us down" and this continues until the first of the ballads which are well placed and just slow things down a bit to give you a rest before moving on back to the foot tapping that continues with the remainder of the album.
I have heard many comparissons between Skinny Lister and Mumford & Sons but these are somewhat unfair as their styles are very different. There are clearly some style similarities between them and the Pogues however, maybe that is why I find this album so instantly enjoyable.
Unusually for an album, I don't think there are any songs I don't like, yes there are favourites but every song stands up for itself rather than having a couple of rather bland fillers in there.
Really give this band a go, this album is a healthy dose of fun and good music mixed together.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By wardy
Format:Audio CD
I was in HMV and this infectious album was playing. I wasn't the only one with tapping feet, smiling face and wondering who the heck it was. Sure there are bits of Mumford & Sons, some Pogues, even some Saw Doctors and Huckleberries.
But this album stands on it's own - good mix of vocals and not a weak track on it.
Straight on in the car on the way home - great motoring listening.
Can't wait for their next.
But this album stands on it's own - good mix of vocals and not a weak track on it.
Straight on in the car on the way home - great motoring listening.
Can't wait for their next.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A wonderful mix, with superbly infectious music. You'll just want to it listen over an over again. Great 5-Star fun.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant album
It's not often you find an album where every track is brilliant. If you're into modern and upbeat English folk, buy this now. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Lukas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bloomin good
I bought this as a present for my Hubby. What can I say.... it has been constantly played since we recieved it. I don't think that there is one track on the cd that we dont like. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Meme
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful English Folk
If you don't know Skinny Lister, or even if you do, you'll find this album cheers you up. All the tracks are fab, some are beautiful and tender, other will have you tapping along... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kathie1
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Best music I've heard this year
Skinny Lister are the hardest working and innovative new band, how sad that our media here do not seem to share the enthusiasm that their USA counterparts have for this spirit... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sandy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Skinny Lister....Forge and Flagon
What can I say, after a wait of which seemed like forever the Album was finally released and well worth the wait. Read more
Published 10 months ago by The landlord
5.0 out of 5 stars
Skinny Lister
one of the best folk albums since mumford and sons! got a great vibe to it with their own twist, a great listen and a definite buy.
Published 11 months ago by Finn
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