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Prodigal Son

~ Martin Simpson

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Audio CD (30 July 2007)
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Topic
ASIN: B000SNSUKG
Other Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,770 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)
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#45 in Music > World & Folk > English Folk
#67 in Music > World & Folk > Contemporary Folk

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1. Batchelors Hall 4:47 �0.69

2. Pretty Crowing Chicken 2:55 �0.69

3. Lakes of Champlain 4:39 �0.69

4. She Slips Away 3:16 �0.69

5. The Granemore Hare 5:55 �0.69

6. Mother Love 1:54 �0.69

7. Little Musgrave 5:55 �0.69

8. A Love Letter 3:14 �0.69

9. Duncan & Brady 2:44 �0.69

10. Never Any Good 5:26 �0.69

11. Good Morning Mr. Railroad Man 3:30 �0.69

12. Louisiana 1927 4:21 �0.69

13. La Rivolte 1:54 �0.69

14. Andrew Lammie 9:20 �0.69

15. Kit's Tun / When a Knight Won His Spurs 5:21 �0.69

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THE WORD

If you're the kind of person who's been waiting in vain for Ry
Cooder to repeat the trick [of his early albums], try this. Martin
Simpson's staggering technique is here bent to the service of deserving
material from both traditional and contemporary sources.

THE TELEGRAPH

"Never Any Good" would be a classic even without Kate
Rusby's lilting harmony vocals. A blues written for slide guitar is
magnificent.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An exquisitely refined and wonderful mix of English ballads, Americana and heartfelt originals, 7 Aug 2007

By	jayhikkss - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Martin Simpson has been, since the 70's, one of the finest fingerstyle and slide roots guitarist around. His music is highly representative of the link between the Celtic folk of the United Kingdom and the American country and blues.

"Prodigal Son", his fourth original release for the Topic label, proves to be one of his finest recordings, which is high praise indeed for an artist with more than twenty albums to his name (not mentioning his many recorded collaborations.)

As expected, the album reflects the influences cited above whilst adding a string of his masterful, openhearted compositions.

As usual, he has surrounded himself with some outstanding musicians that include: Danny Thompson (bass), Andy Cutting (acc), Alistair Anderson (concertina) and Barry Philips (Northumbrian pipes and cello.)

While Martin is flawless as ever on guitar and other stringed instruments, his vocal talents are more modest although his voice is strong and expressive. He uses the latter here to very good effect. He receives good support from Jackson Browne who adds his vocal harmonies to a delightful version of Randy Newman's "Louisiana 1927." Kate Rusby and Kellie While also supply superb harmonies on two tracks, including "Never Any Good" which is a song for his father.

Martin Simpson's interpretations - and arrangements - of English ballads, Americana and original material are another triumph for a very bright talent. Every fan of these genres will find much to enjoy in this CD offering.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Yet!, 6 Nov 2007

By	Livingproof (Oxford, England) - See all my reviews

Martin Simpson's unequalled guitar technique has now begun to take its place with a quality of lyric and voice, rather than being there just to dazzle, which it always has.
This is a truly great album rewarding repeated listening. There are many and varied excellent songs here, as well as some enchantingly beautiful instrumentals.
Notably there are very welcome new versions of three traditional favourites - 'Lakes of Champlain', 'Little Musgrave' and 'Andrew Lammie' - which stand comparison with any version heard in forty years by this reviewer.
Martin's fabulous self-penned songs here are almost eclipsed by his 'Never Any Good' - quite simply a mucking fasterpiece!
Unless you happen to be of that unfortunate species, for whom folk music is like fingernails on glass, 'Prodigal Son' is compulsory.
No, I mean, don't think about it, buy it NOW! I promise you won't regret it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "The magic of Martin", 21 Sep 2007

By	David M. Webster "Banjomandoguitarista" (Morayshire,Scotland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Yet again Martin,"The Maestro" Simpson shows us mear mortal guitarists how to combine light and shade.Many accoustic guitar CD's whilst good technically, can leave you cold.
Everything that Martin plays comes from the heart and is of unimpeachable quality.
I have been a fan for many,many years and he continues to go from strength to strength.
In a word - "Mighty"

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4.0 out of 5 stars prodigal son
excellent playing of some beautiful folk songs. slide guitar and picking done with equal skill. well worth a listen.

Published 2 days ago by R. knott

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as they say
Not much to add except that I agree with everyone else's rave reviews. My other favourite by Martin Simpson is "Just a Closer Walk With Thee" which is a collection of instrumental... Read more

Published 6 months ago by Hugh Janus

3.0 out of 5 stars Technicaly perfect but too sanitized
Sorry to disagree with all of the other reviews. I think that Martin Simpson is a truly wonderful musician, I've seen him live maybe twelve times and it always a joy. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Vicky Martin

5.0 out of 5 stars Simpson's prodigal son.
After seeing Martin Simpson play live I was greatly impressed with his playing and singing. I had to buy an album of his and was pleased I chose the prodigal son. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Ralph Minton

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Genius
This is Martin Simpson at his very best. Not a bad track on the album and many are destined to become classics. If you only ever buy one Simpson album, make it this one.

Published 11 months ago by John Hacker

5.0 out of 5 stars Martin Simson Prodigal Son
Hi, this is a rich and satisfying album. I did not know Martin Simson before, and neither did my folk lover husband, whom I bought it for. We both rate it hightly. Read more

Published 12 months ago by J. Haslam Ta Books

5.0 out of 5 stars Simpson
great .. simply great! cant't wait to see him play " The Goose Is Out! in East Dulwich on the 20th of Feb!!!

Published 12 months ago by L. Glanville

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
I have a fairly broad music taste ....including a bit of folk.. Fairport, Richard Thompson, Nic Jones, Martin Carthy... Read more

Published 15 months ago by Aaron

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful
We saw MS playing a Wiltshire school hall last Saturday night, where the spell he cast over the rapt audience was palpable. Read more

Published 22 months ago by Jeremy Walton

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite brilliant
Martin Simpson has created some of the most truly inspiring music, but this is in my view his best to date. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Mr. Nicholas Kemp

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