Name: Frost & Fire – A Calendar Of Ritual And Magical Songs
Brand: The Watersons

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LP-TOP-004

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Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-11-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

714822940047

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Total Cap

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

Artist

The Watersons

Genre US

Folk

Label US

Topic Records Ltd

The Watersons were an English folk group from Hull in Yorkshire. They performed mainly traditional songs with little or no accompaniment, creating a distinctive sound through their closely-woven harmonies.

Originally formed by Norma, Mike, and Lal Waterson, along with their cousin John Harrison, the group started as a skiffle band in the early 1960s before transitioning to playing more traditional material. Initially known as "The Folksons," they released their debut album Frost and Fire in 1965, which was awarded the "Melody Maker" Album of the Year.

After briefly disbanding in 1968, The Watersons reformed in 1972 with Martin Carthy replacing Bernie Vickers. This lineup recorded several albums including For Pence and Spicy Ale (1975) and Green Fields (1981). Later lineups featured Rachel Waterson and collaborations with Swan Arcade under the name Blue Murder.

45rpm re-pressing of classic Topic Records album unavailable on vinyl since 1967 “Ground zero for anyone discovering English folk song and culture” – Tradfolk

“These are vital, transcendent recordings. Essential listening” – Living Tradition Originally released on Topic in 1965, ‘Frost And Fire : A Calendar Of Ritual And Magical Songs’ was the debut album by The Watersons, a fledgling folk group from Hull, Yorkshire. Comprised of Norma, Mike, and Lal (Elaine) Waterson, with their cousin John Harrison, they performed mainly traditional songs with little or no accompaniment, their distinctive sound emanating entirely from their closely woven harmonies. Recorded by Bill Leader in the back room of his Camden Town flat and produced by Tony Engle, ‘Frost And Fire’ became Melody Maker magazine’s Album Of The Year (a rarity for a debut album). It’s since gone on to be a staple of every folk collection worth its salt and inspired generations of close harmony singers. Now re-released in the original sleeve (with minor adaptions for 2022) and featuring A.L. Lloyd’s extensive track-by-track sleeve notes, this new vinyl pressing has been cut at 45rpm for optimal sound quality. “First hearing the Watersons live was a shock, a revelation. Their voices and their musicality were unique. Raw, passionate and brilliant, and so were they. Their musical instincts were perfect and they redefined the possibilities of the British folk scene, they had somehow opened a door wide and it's still open. Home grown, international, and pure magic.” - Anne Briggs 2018

Frost & Fire – A Calendar Of Ritual And Magical Songs

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