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Track Listings
| 1. Hard |
| 2. Albion |
| 3. Bleary Winter |
| 4. Lord Bateman |
| 5. One in a Million |
| 6. Our Captain Calls |
| 7. John Barleycorn |
| 8. Walk this World |
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"The new CD by Chris Wood (THE LARK DESCENDING) seems to us to be one of the best out of the English folk scene in living memory. There has been much animated discussion on our message board about his recent live appearance on Late Junction playing tracks from it. I think its appeal goes way beyond people who think they like English folk, even to those who think they don't - especially because some of the modern songs on it are awe inspiring. The album's going to be a milestone up there with the likes of 'Penguin Eggs' and 'A Handful Of Earth' and so good it's absolutely guaranteed to not win a Folk Award. Sensational!" - Ian Anderson (fROOTS) Tracks: Hard / Albion / Bleary Winter / Lord Bateman / One In A Million / Our Captain Calls / John Barleycorn / Walk This World.
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'm not a folk fan. I've discovered certain folk artists lately, after an aversion that was mainly a result of prejudice. Once you get into it, it's a compelling emotional, and sometimes haunting, musical landscape. For instance, a song on this album - 'One in a million' - made me cry. It was a moving story, conveyed in a beautiful song. The traditional songs on this album are also powerfully sung and played. I didn't feel the opening track was as strong as the rest of the album, but over all I recommend it highly!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I am not always a huge fan of folk, but I had the good fortune to sing with this great singer and writer once which opened me up to the style much more. Personally I love the contryside and walking in it, and this album just seems to capture the feeling of the British landscape and the communities within it. Whether you are more of a town person or a country person, I almost guarantee this will have significance for you... especially with time and patience. Possibly the most memorable and moving album I have ever heard.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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It is really great to see that in this day and age dominated by plastic pop that records like this can get made. The disc is packed full of seemingly simple folk tunes, with a prominent vocal, guitar and sparse string backing. As others have said, it Chris Wood makes it all seem so easy, the sign of a real craftsman. It is a subtle piece, at first it doesn't seem much, but then you start to listen closely to the lyrics, and notice the complexity of the music and soon you are sucked into Wood's world and before you know it the record has ended all too soon.
Wood writes and sings with great charm. His is a storytelling style, and conjures up some delightful imagery in the mind. The style is laid back and easy going, at times mournful and at times thankful. While I love the flashier music of, say, Spiers and Boden or Seth Lakeman I find that this delightful slow burner is one that I turn to more often. Five stars.
Wood writes and sings with great charm. His is a storytelling style, and conjures up some delightful imagery in the mind. The style is laid back and easy going, at times mournful and at times thankful. While I love the flashier music of, say, Spiers and Boden or Seth Lakeman I find that this delightful slow burner is one that I turn to more often. Five stars.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Words are not enough
No words are adequate to describe the quiet genius of Chris Wood.
I first saw him as part of a Christmas presentation at Bury Met venue, where he was playing fiddle and... Read more
I first saw him as part of a Christmas presentation at Bury Met venue, where he was playing fiddle and... Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2009 by GlynLuke
Chris Wood - The Lark Descending
I bought it so that I could hear his version of "John Barleycorn" that's so widely recommended, but I also discovered that the whole CD is full of fantastic music. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2009 by Amazon.com shopper
Great Album
I saw Chris Wood in sidmouth last year and decided to get the cd as a present for my girlfriend. She loves it which is good, weirdly though a younger brother likes it so much he... Read more
Published on 9 May 2009 by Mr. J. Shaw
Give it time... and it'll shine!
I'd heard lots about this album from friends. I managed to miss Chris twice at Towersey festival last year due to the sheer volume of people packing out the events. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2007 by Barry Watson
Mixed Bag
This album is a mixed bag. It has some very good aspects. I agree with the previous reviewers who mention "One in a Million" as being a fantastically original and poignant song... Read more
Published on 18 July 2006 by James Aitken
OUTSTANDING
As a long time folk fan, stay with me, I had loved as a youth, Fairport, Steeleye, Planxty, Chieftains, Jonathan Kelly etc........... Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2006 by John Power
Funny old album
I got this album from hearing 'one in a million' which I may add is possibly the best modern 'folk' song I've heard in 20 years !! Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2005 by I.Ian Lang
A real gem folk at it's best
This is one awesome album even if you are not a folky. Every track is a gem. "One in a million" also reduced me to tears, this in my opinion is one of the best love songs ever... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2005
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