The New Testament Of Folk:

Various Artists Cat no: AJXCD163

Cockney Gob Jockey Billy Bragg once said

“The Clash are the greatest Folk band to come out of Britain in the last fifty years. He was right.

Folk music isn't the sole reserve of full bearded sou'wester wearing lifeboat men or women.

Not just the monotone slur of a heart-torn Fisherman's friend. There is, right now, a young, fresh and lively cult folk scene.

An exciting and vibrant undercurrent, an irresistible swell, a new wave.

The old influences are still there but a new passion burns brightly. A rude high tide of enthusiasm for the common sound. 
A New Testament of Folk.

This album brings together some of the best folking talent of the Twenty First Century. Many Folk styles are included. Rock, Pop,

Jazz, Country and Western. Funk, Punk, Accapella and Traditional.

There is the brilliant debut release from Grand Union.

The accented genius of Cry Earth. Plus a previously un-released song by wicked and wanton enchantresses

Mediaeval Baebes.

Also featuring the Left Field Punk Folk chaos of The Jugs.
The Tight Vocal Harmonies of Grantura.
A version of Corn Riggs from cult horror film The Wicker Man.
Metal heads should check Jinrai's cover of Bring Me Back To Life
Delight in The Delicate Vocal Arrangements of Psycles by Wicca's World and JenGloeckner's Clear The Sands.
And Carol Grimes gorgeous rendition of Who Knows Where The Time Goes will soften the hardest

of hearts.

Skill.

Stick Your finger in your ear and sing Ting-A-Ling-A-Loo!
If that's your perception of Folk Music then this new compilation

should soothe your long-jaded lugholes and refresh your love of all things acoustic.
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Jane Gazzo (BBC6, XFM) “THE JUGS  This is true genius !!!

More of this please!"----

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