Saturday, 10 February 2018

June Tabor - An Introduction to June Tabor


Rating: 5/5

Review:
An excellent introduction



This is an excellent introduction to the work of one of the truly great folk singers of the last 40 years.  Seasoned June Tabor fans like me won't need it because we've already got most or all of her work, but if you're looking for a place to start, this will do you very well. 

There's a good, representative selection from June's extensive catalogue here, from early, unaccompanied classics like the brilliant, haunting And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda, to a great version of The Dark End Of The Street from Ragged Kingdom, her 2011 reunion with the Oysterband.  In between are some absolute gems, like her heart-stoppingly lovely version of Shallow Brown and the beautiful Unicorns. 

There's a wealth of great stuff here.  If you want a way into June Tabor's work or just a selection which represents some of her finest work and great collaborations, don’t hesitate.  This is an outstanding collection.

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