Name: The Time Has Come.
Brand: Anne Briggs

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

EARTHLP019

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Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

With Printed Inner.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-02-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

809236101969

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Anne Briggs

Genre GB

Folk

Label GB

Earth Recordings

Anne Briggs is an English folk singer, born on 29 September 1944. Known for her captivating vocals and unique style, she has made a significant impact on the folk music scene. Her music resonates with listeners through its emotional depth and poetic lyrics.
Briggs' work has influenced many artists in the genre, including *Martin Carthy*, *Maddy Prior & Tim Hart*, *The Watersons*, *Shirley Collins*, and more. She has collaborated with notable acts such as *Pentangle*, *Sandy Denny*, and *Fairport Convention*. Her contributions to the folk revival movement have solidified her place as one of the most respected figures in English folk music.
With a career spanning several decades, Briggs continues to inspire both established musicians and emerging talents alike. Her timeless songs and enchanting performances have left an indelible mark on the world of folk music.

Earth Recordings is a UK Hardcore label that was established in the early 90's. Led by the talented *Sub Love* (also known as Jody Wisternoff), this label has produced an impressive collection of releases over the years. With occasional collaborations from DJ Die, Earth Recordings has consistently delivered high-quality music to its audience.

With its roots firmly planted in the hardcore scene, Earth Recordings has become synonymous with innovation and creativity. The label's commitment to pushing boundaries and exploring new sounds has earned it a reputation as a pioneer in the industry.

Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the genre, Earth Recordings offers something for everyone. From energetic beats to soulful melodies, their diverse range of releases will captivate and inspire you. So sit back, relax, and let Earth Recordings take you on a musical journey like no other.

Anne Briggs' second album appeared in 1971, but in sharp contrast to her debut, where she'd sung traditional music with scarcely any accompaniment, this was virtually all contemporary material, most of it self-penned, with Briggs playing guitar and bouzouki. Included was the title track, which had already been covered by former boyfriend Bert Jansch, and showed Briggs to be a writer of some power (although, to be fair, Jansch's slower, more reflective version remains the better), and it's also the standout among Briggs' material, followed by "Wishing Well," where Jansch gets the co-writing credit. "Ride Ride" is a pastiche railroad song (obviously British railways don't have quite the same appeal), and the opening "Sandman's Song" harks back to innocent childhood, albeit a rather strange one. The choice of covers is far from obvious, but very tasteful. Steve Ashley's "Fire and Wine" could almost be a traditional piece, while the perkiness of Henry McCulloch's "Step Right Up" works well with Briggs' artless voice. Very much influenced by the folk revival which brought her into the public eye, her voice is untutored and unself-conscious, appealing in an offhand way. But it definitely quavers a little, even on her own work, and she seems most comfortable with the record's only traditional piece, "Standing on the Shore." To give credit, Briggs throws in a couple of bouzouki instrumentals, "Highlodge Hare" and "Clea Caught a Rabbit," that show some command of the instrument.

The Time Has Come.

Music GB