Martin Simpson - The Collection (1992)

Tracklist

01. First Cut Is the Deepest
02. Roving Gambler
03. This War May Last You for Years
04. Masters of War
05. Reuben's Train
06. Handsome Molly
07. Moonshine
08. Green Linnet / Grinning in Your Face
09. Shawnee Town
10. Moth
11. For Jessica, Sod or High Kicking - My Dearest Dear
12. No Despression in Heaven
13. Stillness in Company
14. Lakes of Ponchatrain
15. Doney Girl
16. Essequibo River
17. The Keel Row

British guitarist Martin Simpson covered rock, country and urban blues, originals and traditional tunes, and even Irish, gospel, and country pieces. This disc's 17 cuts cover every base, from anti-war numbers to reels, duets with his wife Jessica, folk tunes on dobro, acoustic guitar, and jew's harp, and oldtime rural numbers that recall the voices of the Delta masters. Anyone unable to make quick leaps through genres need not approach Simpson's work; he not only makes radical shifts from song to song, but sometimes within individual songs. His vocals are pleasant and often engaging, while his playing is accomplished on acoustic, sometimes spectacular on electric, and never less than enjoyable on any instrument.

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