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The album is designated Vol. 2 in The Unthanks' ''Diversions'' series and follows on from Vol. 1 (''The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony & The Johnsons'') released in December 2011. Vol. 3 - ''Songs from the Shipyards'' – is scheduled for release in autumn 2012. |
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The Unthanks with Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, the sixth album by English folk group The Unthanks, was released on 30 July 2012. Its extended title is: Diversions, Vol. 2: The Unthanks with Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band. Recorded at The Lowry, Salford, at Leeds Town Hall, at Derby Assembly Rooms and St George's Hall, Bristol, it is The Unthanks' second live album.
History
In a project commissioned by the Durham International Festival of Brass and supported by Arts Council England, and starting with concerts at Durham Cathedral and at London's Barbican Hall, The Unthanks began a UK tour in July 2011 with the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, performing new brass arrangements of songs from all four Unthanks albums, as well as new material.[1]
The recording is of performances on this tour.
The album is designated Vol. 2 in The Unthanks' Diversions series and follows on from Vol. 1 (The Songs of Robert Wyatt and Antony & The Johnsons) released in December 2011. Vol. 3 - Songs from the Shipyards – is scheduled for release in autumn 2012.
Reception
In a four-starred review, Robin Denselow of The Guardian described the album as The Unthanks' boldest experiment yet.[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The King of Rome" | 7:38 |
| 2. | "Trimdon Grange Explosion" | 6:29 |
| 3. | "The Father's Suite" | |
| 4. | "My Lagan Love" | 4:24 |
| 5. | "Queen of Hearts" | 3:56 |
| 6. | "Gan to the Kye" | 5:49 |
| 7. | "Fenton Lonnin" | 7:27 |
| 8. | "Blue Bleezing Blind Drunk" | 5:41 |
| 9. | "Newcastle Lullaby" | 6:12 |
| 10. | "Gresford (The Miner's Hymn)" | 4:30 |
| 11. | "Fareweel Regality" | 6:19 |
Personnel
- The Unthanks
- Rachel Unthank – voice
- Becky Unthank – voice
- Adrian McNally – piano, voice, drum on "King of Rome"
- Chris Price – voice (lead vocal on "Queen of Hearts"), drums on "Felton Lonnin", cymbals on "King of Rome"
- Niopha Keegan – voice (lead vocal on "My Lagan Love")
performing with Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band
References
- ^ Adrian McNally (8 September 2011). "The Unthanks get tender with brass". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 September 2011.
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