The 25 Greatest Folk Albums

A Listmania! list by Mark G. Goacher "mark60851"
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Liege And Lief
1.  Liege And Lief by Fairport Convention
The list author says:
  "The album which introduced a rock audience to trad. Britfolk. Spellbinding."
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

The 5000 Spirits or the Layers of the Onion
2.  The 5000 Spirits or the Layers of the Onion by Incredible String Band
The list author says:
  "A melting pot of cultural influences meet 60s psychedelia. Great songs & superb cover!"
£4.99   Used & New from: £2.47
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

No Roses
3.  No Roses by Shirley Collins
The list author says:
  "(wrong cover). This classic featured 25 musicians & one of the finest voices ever."
Used & New from: £1.54
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan [HYBRID SACD]
4.  The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan [HYBRID SACD] by Bob Dylan
The list author says:
  "Dylan at his most Guthrie inspired - brought a whole new literacy to popular music."
Used & New from: £35.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Times They Are a-Changin'
5.  The Times They Are a-Changin' by Bob Dylan
The list author says:
  "Almost as good as Freewheelin but with a more sombre feel. Essential."
Used & New from: £1.95
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Morris On
6.  Morris On by Richard Thompson
The list author says:
  "Classic Ashley Hutchings project: I love it: Morris tunes meet electric rock."
£9.49   Used & New from: £8.20
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Five Leaves Left
7.  Five Leaves Left by Nick Drake
The list author says:
  "Haunting pastoral songs from one of England's finest songwriters."
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.53
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)

Full House
8.  Full House by Fairport Convention
The list author says:
  "The playing on this is phenomenal - the new remaster restores 'Poor Will & the Jolly Hangman'."
£4.19   Used & New from: £4.05
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Rossel Songs
9.  Rossel Songs by Leon Rosselson
The list author says:
  "Unique songwriter, political yet humorous. Includes 'World Turned Upside Down'."
£10.07   Used & New from: £6.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter
10.  The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter by Incredible String Band
The list author says:
  "You'll either love it or hate it. Unique, odd, yet mesmerising."
£5.57   Used & New from: £3.49
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

Martin Carthy
11.  Martin Carthy by Martin Carthy
The list author says:
  "The first album from a folk legend. Includes 'Scarborough Fair'."
£16.36   Used & New from: £4.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Waterson:Carthy
12.  Waterson:Carthy by Waterson Carthy
The list author says:
  "Excellent album from the 'first family of folk'"
£8.00   Used & New from: £2.44
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

No More Sad Refrains: The Anthology
13.  No More Sad Refrains: The Anthology by Sandy Denny
The list author says:
  "Definitive collection from both her Fairport & solo years. Essential."
£8.49   Used & New from: £6.97
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

Norma Waterson
14.  Norma Waterson by Norma Waterson
The list author says:
  "This album was nominated for a Mercury prize. It should have won."
£19.25   Used & New from: £1.74
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

I Want to See to See the Bright Lights Tonight
15.  I Want to See to See the Bright Lights Tonight by Linda Thompson
The list author says:
  "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
The list author says:
  "Their first 3 albums remastered on 2 CDs. An absolute bargain!"
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.72
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Battle Of The Field
17.  Battle Of The Field by Albion Band
The list author says:
  "The perfect companion to Morris On : English folk at its best."
£7.99   Used & New from: £5.98
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

The Very Best of Woody Guthrie
18.  The Very Best of Woody Guthrie by Woody Guthrie
The list author says:
  "The man who inspired Dylan & Springsteen. Definitive compilation."
£5.12   Used & New from: £0.74
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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."
£7.49   Used & New from: £6.22
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Anthems in Eden
20.  Anthems in Eden by Shirley Collins
The list author says:
  "Medieval instruments & one of England's finest singers."
Used & New from: £24.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Rise Up Like the Sun
21.  Rise Up Like the Sun by Albion Band
The list author says:
  "Classic John Tams /Ashley Hutchings project - terrific songs & playing."
Used & New from: £25.00
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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What You Do with What You've Got
22.  What You Do with What You've Got by Roy Bailey
The list author says:
  "Songs for people with a heart & soul from this great singer."
£10.99   Used & New from: £4.74
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Pink Moon
23.  Pink Moon by Nick Drake
The list author says:
  "His last album: stark, acoustic & brilliant"
£4.49   Used & New from: £1.78
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

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
The list author says:
  "First two albums from superb topical songwriter"
Used & New from: £9.99
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Anthology
25.  Anthology by Pentangle
The list author says:
  "Excellent compilation from such classics as 'Basket of Light' & 'Cruel Sister'"
Used & New from: £4.32
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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