Music : That's Proper Folk

Rating: - Super sampler
I discovered this CD while browsing the Amazon best-sellers chart. It is fantastic value - showcasing some fine music from the new generation of folk singers, such as Eliza Carthy. Like any good sampler it encourages you to listen and then search out more of the music. I particularly liked Karine Polwart singing 'Sorry' from her album 'This Earthly Spell', with a voice reminiscent of a young Sandy Denny. My other favourite on first listening was Martin Simpson singing 'Never Any Good' from his album 'Prodigal Son'. Like the Island samplers of yore, such as Bumpers and El Pea, this album is a great (and very reasonably priced) introduction to some excellent music.

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Rating: - What better way to update your music collection?
Fantastic value CD that has introduced me to some great music I would never otherwise have heard. You really won't waste your money with this!

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Rating: - It's a sampler, not a compilation. Remember that.
13 tracks, 5 exclusives, and you get the "Galway Girl" song from the Magners Cider ads. All for two quid. Bargain! So why no five stars?

Well, if you're already a fan of folk you should snap this up. But for anyone else I offer this caveat: it's a collection of good material, but it's unbalanced as an album. It's predominantly downbeat, and I found listening to it a rather bleak experience, only picking up for the last two tracks. So if you have only a passing acquaintance with folk and want a better introduction I'm not convinced this is it. Don't get me wrong, I have no regrets in buying it. But it's one that I'll add to my MP3 player and leave to the whim of random play; it's not something I would listen to again at a single sitting.

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Rating: - Magners Cider advert track found . . . . .
Just bought this and found the superb song from the Magners cider add on the end . . been wondering where I could find this!! Cracking value for a couple of quid.

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Rating: - Bloomin' great!
What a great purchase. If you like folk and want delve deeper, buy this. It really is a greater taster CD. If they started doing "Now that's what I called Folk" this would be a great start, such a varied mix. Mr Magnifico is a lovely Hispanic-styled track, Williams and MacColl are a great duet and as always Cara shines!. I have albums by Carthy, Polwart, McCusker, Woomble, and Dillon, and these tracks are great additions. Thoroughly recommended!!