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CD Description
With gentle intelligence Chris Wood weaves tradition with his own contemporary parables; his writing has been said to share the same timeless quality as Richard Thompson at his best. Since the release of The Lark Descending Wood’s appeal has gone way beyond English folk music. He was invited to sing at WOMEX 2006 where he garnered much praise and found many new followers. Likewise, his spot at 2007's WOMAD festival was testament to his widening appeal. He has musical commissions from BBC Radio 3's Late Junction and Between The Ears as well as from The Sage Gateshead, and has completed work for Arts Council England whilst also writing and lecturing. Wood is also now a central figure in The Imagined Village, joining Billy Bragg, Martin & Eliza Carthy in Simon Emerson's project.

Product Description
8 tracks: Summerfield avenue; The cottager's reply; John Ball; England in ribbons; Mad John; Riches on the bold; The lady of York; Come down Jehovah.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews   6 of 8 people found the following review helpful: Best album yet from English folk stalwart, 11 Feb 2008 By  C. O'Brien (Scotland, UK) - See all my reviews       Chris Wood's "Trespasser" is loosely concerned with the idea of enclosure and imprisonment -- from the enclosures of common land in the agricultural revolution which drove the rural workforce into urban wage-slavery, to the creeping loss of liberty which afflicts English society today. "Mad John" tells the story of rural poet John Clare, driven insane by the loss of the land in which he loved to wander; "Summerfield Avenue" quietly mourns the generation swindled by the post-war "you never-had-it-so-good" suburban confidence trick. Sometimes it's impossible to tell traditional songs ("The Lady of York", "John Ball") from Wood's own compositions ("England in Ribbons", "The Cottager's Reply") without consulting the sleeve notes, so rooted is his gift in the fabric of English history and tradition. A bearded bear of a man, Chris Wood doesn't have the youth or good looks of a Seth Lakeman or a Kate Rusby. However, his gift for songwriting and communication through music is so strong that almost any listener will be moved by something on this album. Even if you think you don't like folk music, give it a try.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   5 of 7 people found the following review helpful: The Finest Social Commentary, 1 Feb 2008 By  M. Morden "hermonhermit" (carmarthen,carms,uk) - See all my reviews    While those in search of an up-beat barn dance floor filler should look elsewhere, there is unlikely to be a CD that sheds more insight on the past and present state of the UK than Trespasser. While focussed around the broad theme of the enclosure, Wood casts his net to cover topics including rural house prices, the mummer's plays, consumerism and rebellion, all of which is combined with excellent sleeve notes and a song with as good a punch line as you'll hear anywhere. Trespasser will be a strong contender for 2008's album of the year (and not just in Anglicana categories) - highly recommended.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this)   5 of 7 people found the following review helpful: ALBUM OF THE YEAR 2008 ?, 22 Jan 2008 By  T. Rose (UK) - See all my reviews    There may not be a harder thinking, more artistic, more naturally gifted man working in any musical genre in this country today. Every serious adult music publication seems to agree that in "Trespasser" Chris Wood has not only followed the critical success of "Lark Descending" he has exceeded all expectations. ALBUM OF THE MONTH (MOJO) 5 STARS (Maverick) 4 Stars (Observer Music Monthly) the list goes on.. miss this album and it's incredible stories at your peril.  Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you?