Restless
KINGDOM FOLK BAND

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A LIVELY COLLECTION OF FOLK MUSIC
PERFORMED BY GEORGE MACKIE
AND ALEX KILLIN

TRACKS
1.  THE DE'IL'S AWA'
2.  TROOPER AND THE MAID
3.  STAR OF THE COUNTRY DOWN
4.  STARRY NIGHT
5.  ROVIN' JOURNEYMAN
6.  MCPHERSON'S RANT
7.  RESTLESS
8.  CRAZY TOVE
9.  CLARE TO HERE
10. PARCEL O' ROGUES
11. CUNLA
12. RAMBLIN' GUY
13. NOTHING TO SHOW
14. SCOTS WHA HAE

REVIEW:
"The Kingdom Folk Band present traditional Scottish songs as well, in simple, spare arrangements that feature prominent mandolin and banjo. They are George Mackie on mandolin, tenor banjo, bodhran, whistles and vocals and Alex Killin on guitar, bodhran and vocals. Their "travel light" approach to the music shows kinship with the many itinerant singer songwriters of the ages. Also veterans of the road, their album is entitled Restless and features several songs about travelling around, and movin' on. The prominent use of the banjo, and the travelin-guy motif give the album a country tinged flavour. Indeed the title track is so similar to the Allman Brother's "Ramblin' Man" that I had a moment of geographic confusion. I often find the mournful wail of the instruments and the dark, stoic themes of Scottish songs to be strongly reminiscent of Appalachian traditions, and this album highlights the links to my ear. The album has several standouts, including the instrumental opening, "The De'il's Awa'" followed by a nice rendition of "The Trooper and the Maid." I also enjoyed "Rovin' Journeyman," and "Cunla" which features voice and bodhran describing the protests of the sleeper as Cunla gets closer and closer. This is another album that will appeal to fans of the songs of the Scottish traditions, as well as folkies who appreciate singer songwriters." Greenmanreview.com

Kingdom Folk Band present an album of great folk music and songs played on the mandolin, tenor banjo, bodhran, whistles, and guitar.

duration: 54 mins approx

catalogue numbers:
RECD518 (CD) RECS518 (cassette)