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Track Listings
| 1. The Miller And His Three Sons |
| 2. Hyperboreans |
| 3. Locks And Bolts |
| 4. The Pleasant Month Of May |
| 5. Past Caring |
| 6. The Sheffield Grinder /Mavis |
| 7. Young Leonard |
| 8. Birthday |
| 9. The Isle Of France |
| 10. The Butcher's Boy |
| 11. May The Kindness |
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this purely on recommendation and reputation, and have not been disappointed.
As yet another example of the rich vein of contemporary English semi-traditional singing, this is a beautiful piece of work from start to finish, with some really outstanding tracks. The utterly, bitterly poignant "Past Caring" is music to raise the hairs on your neck and the jolly singalong title track is equally fine, while the riff running through "Butchers Boy" is one of those that pops up hours later and leaves you wondering where that came from. But those are just examples of many high-quality moments throughout the album.
The name of Jim Moray is an inevitable add-on, but Jackie Oates's music stands proudly on its own as separate and very lovely.
Highly recommended.
As yet another example of the rich vein of contemporary English semi-traditional singing, this is a beautiful piece of work from start to finish, with some really outstanding tracks. The utterly, bitterly poignant "Past Caring" is music to raise the hairs on your neck and the jolly singalong title track is equally fine, while the riff running through "Butchers Boy" is one of those that pops up hours later and leaves you wondering where that came from. But those are just examples of many high-quality moments throughout the album.
The name of Jim Moray is an inevitable add-on, but Jackie Oates's music stands proudly on its own as separate and very lovely.
Highly recommended.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By P MARTIN
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This CD has it all - derring-do, redemption, humour, perfidy, murder, gallantry - and lyrics combined with fine traditional musicianship which I believe will bring a tear to the most jaundiced music lover's eye
Traditional folk? I think it's fair to call it that. Certainly not as left-field as the Unthanks (from whence she hailed) or Alasdair Roberts, two of my other favorite contemporary folk outfits, but none the worse for that.
Great tunes, beautiful lyrics, magnificent vocals, inspiring harmonies and brilliant melodies from Jackie Oates and her accompanists. What's not to like?
Traditional folk? I think it's fair to call it that. Certainly not as left-field as the Unthanks (from whence she hailed) or Alasdair Roberts, two of my other favorite contemporary folk outfits, but none the worse for that.
Great tunes, beautiful lyrics, magnificent vocals, inspiring harmonies and brilliant melodies from Jackie Oates and her accompanists. What's not to like?
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A. Henderson
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was really pleased with this purchase - a nice step up from the Violet Hour CD.
Jackie has a clear fresh voice; great for folkies who like to hear every word. Nice musicianship that is subtle yet an asset where included.
Watch her career take off.
Alistair
Jackie has a clear fresh voice; great for folkies who like to hear every word. Nice musicianship that is subtle yet an asset where included.
Watch her career take off.
Alistair
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Another beautiful collection of songs from a singer who knows exactly how to sing great songs, traditional and contemporary alike...........Steve
Format:MP3 Download|Amazon Verified Purchase
I can't disagree with any of the five star reviews. It's a magic album, which I came upon after buying her later CD Saturnine. She's got a beautiful voice with a rare hint of vulnerability. Past Caring is one of the saddest songs you'll ever hear with flashes of Nico's The Marble Index at the end. Well worth buying.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Ellie
Format:Audio CD
I received this as a Christmas present after getting into the music of The Unthanks. It's a really varied album and Past Caring is my favourite. This song tells of the desperation and often devastation suffered by the pre-20th century destitute rural poor and makes you glad you live in a time where there are mechanisms in place to prevent the grinding suffering told of in the song.
Jackie Oates has a beautiful voice that conveys many feelings with ease, and which you don't get bored of, and each song on this album is different from the previous. It is well worth every penny:)
Jackie Oates has a beautiful voice that conveys many feelings with ease, and which you don't get bored of, and each song on this album is different from the previous. It is well worth every penny:)
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By k-a-w
Format:Audio CD
Saw Jackie and her band recently at Dartington Hall. It was a wonderful concert. The quality of musicianship and the sound were just excellent. This CD is up there at the top of current British folk music. A must have... you will not be disappointed!
9 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Ruthe Allen
Format:Audio CD
This CD will grow on you - particularly the tiltle track and the amazing version of the Sugarcubes "Birthday" - the whole CD is really excellent - will keep coming back to listen to it again and again.
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My Cambridge Highlight
Just back from the 2010 Cambridge Folk Festival where Jackie opened the main stage on Sunday and won me over. Read more
Published on 7 Aug 2010 by Faustino Beardsley
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A Turning Point
This album is a turning point in English Folk. Jackie's voice reminds me of one or two rare folk voices, perhaps Shirley Collins, and a bit of Jacqui McShee, but it is the mix of... Read more
Published on 12 July 2010 by DevonDaze
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Jackie Oates-Hyperborans
First class CD 5 Stars; saw her in Bristol last year,
great live to!!!
great live to!!!
Published on 5 Jan 2010 by Mr J K Mallabone
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