Songs Of Misfortune

John Wesley Harding's Love Hall Tryst | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: July 26, 2005
• Label: Appleseed
• Total Length: 50:12
• Genres: Folk/Traditional British & Celtic Folk, Folk/Traditional Folk, Pop/Singer-Songwriters
• ASIN: B0010WQ498
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #282,549 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stellar Brit folk, August 8, 2005

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E. C Goodstein (Northern CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Songs of Misfortune (Audio CD)

I can't add much to the editorial review. This is maybe a surprise but a great folk album, in okay 'retro' style-- but so 'old' it's new again! They do remind of The Young Tradition (& just a bit of The Weavers), but in some
ways the vocals even better. And Harding's bonuses w. band do kinda channel Fairport Convention if with slightly modern twists too. And very nice to hear Nora O'Connor & Kelly Hogan singing a different repertoire.
Surprising, but very engaging project-- I hope they record again!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Miracle, November 14, 2005

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Dipsy Doodle (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Songs of Misfortune (Audio CD)

I just loved this record. I didn't really know much about it going in, though I had read the novel to which it is attached - but this is simply a beautiful record of well-arranged and wonderfully recorded A Capella music. These are mainly traditional folk songs, but also some fake old songs (found in Misfortune) and a haunting cover of Leonard Cohen's superb Joan of Arc. This CD really took my by surprise.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small Gem in Wes's Treasure Chest, March 2, 2006

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Dennis Howes (Sacramento, Ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Songs of Misfortune (Audio CD)

If this CD and the Misfortune book were the only thing John Wesley Harding ever did, it would be enough to label him a modern artistic genius. His wit and humor made me a big fan 12 years ago. Check out his CD's..start with "Why We Fight" or if you enjoy "Songs of Misfortune" try "Trad Arr Jones". He also has free downloads of music on his web site. Better yet catch a live show.