The 25 Greatest Folk Albums

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Liege And Lief
1.  Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
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  "The album which introduced a rock audience to trad. Britfolk. Spellbinding."
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The 5000 Spirits or the Layers of the Onion
2.  The 5000 Spirits or the Layers of the Onion by Incredible String Band
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  "A melting pot of cultural influences meet 60s psychedelia. Great songs & superb cover!"
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No Roses
3.  No Roses by Shirley Collins
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  "(wrong cover). This classic featured 25 musicians & one of the finest voices ever."
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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan [HYBRID SACD]
4.  The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan [HYBRID SACD] by Bob Dylan
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  "Dylan at his most Guthrie inspired - brought a whole new literacy to popular music."
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The Times They Are a-Changin'
5.  The Times They Are a-Changin' by Bob Dylan
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  "Almost as good as Freewheelin but with a more sombre feel. Essential."
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Morris On
6.  Morris On by Richard Thompson
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  "Classic Ashley Hutchings project: I love it: Morris tunes meet electric rock."
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Five Leaves Left
7.  Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
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  "Haunting pastoral songs from one of England's finest songwriters."
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Full House
8.  Full House by Fairport Convention
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  "The playing on this is phenomenal - the new remaster restores 'Poor Will & the Jolly Hangman'."
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Rossel Songs
9.  Rossel Songs by Leon Rosselson
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  "Unique songwriter, political yet humorous. Includes 'World Turned Upside Down'."
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The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter
10.  The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter by Incredible String Band
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  "You'll either love it or hate it. Unique, odd, yet mesmerising."
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Martin Carthy
11.  Martin Carthy by Martin Carthy
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  "The first album from a folk legend. Includes 'Scarborough Fair'."
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Waterson:Carthy
12.  Waterson:Carthy by Waterson Carthy
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  "Excellent album from the 'first family of folk'"
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No More Sad Refrains: The Anthology
13.  No More Sad Refrains: The Anthology by Sandy Denny
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  "Definitive collection from both her Fairport & solo years. Essential."
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Norma Waterson
14.  Norma Waterson by Norma Waterson
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  "This album was nominated for a Mercury prize. It should have won."
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I Want to See to See the Bright Lights Tonight
15.  I Want to See to See the Bright Lights Tonight by Linda Thompson
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  "Brilliant songs - the first Richard & Linda album."
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The Lark In Morning - The Early Years
16.  The Lark In Morning - The Early Years by Steeleye Span
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  "Their first 3 albums remastered on 2 CDs. An absolute bargain!"
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Battle Of The Field
17.  Battle Of The Field by Albion Band
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  "The perfect companion to Morris On : English folk at its best."
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The Very Best of Woody Guthrie
18.  The Very Best of Woody Guthrie by Woody Guthrie
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  "The man who inspired Dylan & Springsteen. Definitive compilation."
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The Wicker Man
19.  The Wicker Man by Magnet
The list author says:
  "Spellbinding, eerie and haunting. An essential to even the most modest folk collection."
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Anthems in Eden
20.  Anthems in Eden by Shirley Collins
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  "Medieval instruments & one of England's finest singers."
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Rise Up Like the Sun
21.  Rise Up Like the Sun by Albion Band
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  "Classic John Tams /Ashley Hutchings project - terrific songs & playing."
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What You Do with What You've Got
22.  What You Do with What You've Got by Roy Bailey
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  "Songs for people with a heart & soul from this great singer."
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Pink Moon
23.  Pink Moon by Nick Drake
The list author says:
  "His last album: stark, acoustic & brilliant"
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All the News That's Fit to Sing and I Ain't Marching Anymore
24.  All the News That's Fit to Sing and I Ain't Marching Anymore by Phil Ochs
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  "First two albums from superb topical songwriter"
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Anthology
25.  Anthology by Pentangle
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  "Excellent compilation from such classics as 'Basket of Light' & 'Cruel Sister'"
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