The Albion Band - Happy Accident
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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Download
Filename: the-albion-band-happy-accident.zip- MP3 size: 92.4 mb
- FLAC size: 1220.1 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree | 4:28 | |
| Coming Home To Me | ||
| A Chromosome Of Two | ||
| The Sun Is God | 5:43 | |
| Hearts of Coal | 5:9 | |
| Coming Home to Me | 4:5 | |
| Death Is Just a Dream #2 | 5:13 | |
| Death Is Just A Dream 2 | ||
| Wings | 4:21 | |
| Death Is Just A Dream 1 | ||
| Death Is Just a Dream 2 | 02:51 | |
| Hearts Of Coal | ||
| A Chromosome Or Two | ||
| Death Is Just a Dream 1 | 05:16 | |
| Wooden O | 5:49 | |
| Instrument Makers | 3:5 | |
| A Chromosome or Two | 4:10 | |
| Half Each | 5:56 | |
| Death Is Just a Dream #1 | 4:22 | |
| The Landslide | 5:6 | |
| Midsummer Night Dreams | 2:49 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- CMAR627
- TRACD 300
- HTD CD 82
Labels
- Castle Music
- Transatlantic Records
- HTD Records
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Reissue
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Recorded At | Courtyard Studios, Stockport |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | HTD Records |
| Copyright (c) | HTD Records |
| Licensed From | HTD Records |
| Licensed To | Castle Communications PLC |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Cornet | Mark Wilkinson (tracks: 6, 13), Tracey Redfern (tracks: 6, 13) |
| Drums | Neil Marshall |
| Percussion | Neil Marshall |
| Engineer | Tim Woodward |
| Euphonium | Glyn Williams (tracks: 6, 13) |
| Fiddle [Acoustic | Joe Broughton |
| Electric] | Joe Broughton |
| Piano | Joe Broughton |
| Synthesizer | Joe Broughton |
| Horn | Robert Fulcher (tracks: 6, 13) |
| Producer | The Albion Band |
| Vocals | Gillie Nicholls (tracks: 4, 6, 10, 11, 12), Kellie While (tracks: 2, 8, 13) |
| Acoustic Bass | Ashley Hutchings |
| Electric Bass | Ashley Hutchings |
| Acoustic Guitar | Ken Nicol |
| Electric Guitar | Ken Nicol |
| Performer | Neil 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
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