The Albion Band - Happy Accident

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Review by Adepoju-Conde Adesegun Christopher

The Albion Band's latest album, Happy Accident, is a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary folk music. The band's signature sound is present throughout the album, with a focus on intricate instrumentation and beautiful harmonies.

The album opens with the upbeat and catchy "The Time Has Come", featuring a lively fiddle and accordion melody. Other standout tracks include the hauntingly beautiful "The Lark in the Morning" and the upbeat and playful "The Postman's Knock".

The Albion Band's use of traditional instruments, such as the accordion, fiddle, and mandolin, creates a warm and inviting sound that is both comforting and refreshing. The addition of modern elements, such as electric guitar and synthesizers, adds a new dimension to the band's sound.

The album's production is top-notch, with each instrument and vocal part expertly mixed to create a cohesive and balanced sound. The band's musicianship is also on full display, with each member showcasing their skills on their respective instruments.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Pear Tree4:28
Coming Home To Me
A Chromosome Of Two
The Sun Is God5:43
Hearts of Coal5:9
Coming Home to Me4:5
Death Is Just a Dream #25:13
Death Is Just A Dream 2
Wings4:21
Death Is Just A Dream 1
Death Is Just a Dream 202:51
Hearts Of Coal
A Chromosome Or Two
Death Is Just a Dream 105:16
Wooden O5:49
Instrument Makers3:5
A Chromosome or Two4:10
Half Each5:56
Death Is Just a Dream #14:22
The Landslide5:6
Midsummer Night Dreams2:49

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Catalog Numbers

  • CMAR627
  • TRACD 300
  • HTD CD 82

Labels

  • Castle Music
  • Transatlantic Records
  • HTD Records

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Reissue

Companies

RoleCompany
Recorded AtCourtyard Studios, Stockport
Phonographic Copyright (p)HTD Records
Copyright (c)HTD Records
Licensed FromHTD Records
Licensed ToCastle Communications PLC

Credits

RoleCredit
CornetMark Wilkinson (tracks: 6, 13), Tracey Redfern (tracks: 6, 13)
DrumsNeil Marshall
PercussionNeil Marshall
EngineerTim Woodward
EuphoniumGlyn Williams (tracks: 6, 13)
Fiddle [AcousticJoe Broughton
Electric]Joe Broughton
PianoJoe Broughton
SynthesizerJoe Broughton
HornRobert Fulcher (tracks: 6, 13)
ProducerThe Albion Band
VocalsGillie Nicholls (tracks: 4, 6, 10, 11, 12), Kellie While (tracks: 2, 8, 13)
Acoustic BassAshley Hutchings
Electric BassAshley Hutchings
Acoustic GuitarKen Nicol
Electric GuitarKen Nicol
PerformerNeil Marshall

Notes

  • Recorded at Courtyard Studio, Stockport, England in February & March 1998.
  • 6-pages booklet
  • On the back cover, of the booklet, is listed 'The Albion Band' in bold letters, then followed by the 4 members names and their credits. That is followed by 'With Guests', in bold, and their names and credits.

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 602923662725
  • Matrix / Runout: 36394AD-04AR CMAR-627 000106-11 41E2-2601
  • Barcode: 5026389930023
  • Label Code: LC 6448

About The Albion Band

The Albion Band was an English folk rock band. Originally used as a name to credit the musicians hired to accompany in 1971, the Albion Band later became a group in their own right. Bass player , who had previously founded and left both and , is the driving force behind this group. The members use acoustic and electric instruments to create a folk-rock sound something like Fairport Convention's. They initially called themselves The Albion Country Band, then The Albion Dance Band and finally simply The Albion Band.

Name Vars

  • Albion Band
  • Albion Band '89
  • Albion Band '90
  • Albion Band' 89

Aliases

  • The Albion Country Band
  • The Albion Dance Band
  • The Albion Christmas Band

Members

  • Jean-Pierre Rasle
  • Martin Bell
  • John Tams
  • Simon Nicol
  • Dave Whetstone
  • Ashley Hutchings
  • Pete Zorn
  • Chris Leslie
  • Graeme Taylor
  • Philip Pickett
  • Ken Nicol
  • Phil Beer
  • Michael Gregory
  • Pete Bullock
  • John Shepherd
  • Doug Morter
  • Julie Matthews
  • Cathy Lesurf
  • Trevor Foster
  • Kellie While
  • Chris While
  • Simon Care
  • Joe Broughton
  • Neil Marshall
  • Gavin Davenport
  • Gillie Nicholls
  • John Maxwell
  • Ashley Reed
  • Tom Wright
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Summary by Adepoju-Conde Adesegun Christopher

Happy Accident is a fantastic addition to the Albion Band's discography. Fans of traditional and contemporary folk music alike will find plenty to love on this album. Highly recommended.