Covers (Show of Hands album)
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Covers | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 2000 | |||
Recorded | January 2000 | |||
Studio | Chudleigh Town Hall, Devon | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 49:32 | |||
Hands on Music | ||||
Producer | Gerard O’Farrell | |||
Show of Hands chronology | ||||
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Covers is the eighth
The album was released to a positive critical reception, with Dave Tuxford of Living Tradition was "superbly produced" and that "it's unlikely that you'll be less than impressed."
Background
In 1996, Show of Hands performed at the Royal Albert Hall, London, with the performance resulting in the live album Live at the Royal Albert Hall. The performance was not expected to be a success, but tickets sold out in advance,[2] and the live album became the band's best-selling album.[3] Steve Knightley of the duo noted that as a result of its success, "it's easier to get in local papers. But we now need to replace that with a story about the music. That's the dilemma."[3] The following album Dark Fields (1997) was ultimately a critical success, despite its single "Crazy Boy" underperforming commercially.[4]
After touring in promotion of Dark Fields, the duo recorded
Recording and music
The album was recorded at Chudleigh Town Hall,
The album contains thirteen cover versions, chosen by the duo to reflect some of their contemporary musical influences.
Release
The album was released in early 2000 on the band's own label
Following its release, the band returned to recording albums of their own compositions, beginning with
Track listing
- "Wond'ring Aloud" (Ian Anderson) – 2:08
- "Rigging It Up Duncannon" (Tom Robinson) – 3:16
- "Willin'" (Lowell George) – 3:37
- "No Song To Sing" (Mike Chapman) – 4:49
- "Corinna Corinna" (Bob Dylan) – 3:01
- "The Setting" (Ralph McTell) – 3:35
- "The Downeaster 'Alexa'" (Billy Joel) – 3:08
- "Fake Plastic Trees" (Thom Yorke) – 4:47
- "Is Your Love In Vain" (Bob Dylan) – 3:00
- "Courting Is A Pleasure" (Trad arr. Nic Jones) – 4:59
- "Roaring Water Bay" (John Richards) – 3:52
- "Don't Give Up" (Peter Gabriel) – 5:17
- "Waterloo Sunset" (Ray Davies) – 3:56
Personnel
- Steve Knightley – vocals, mandocello, guitar
- Phil Beer – vocals, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, mandocello
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Tuxford, Dave. "Show of Hands Covers" (review). The Living Tradition. No. 40.
- ^ Chronicle, Evening (26 November 2010). "Preview: Show of Hands, The Sage Gateshead". Archived from the original on 3 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Show Of Hands Biography".
- ^ Rose, Alan. "Show of Hands Dark Fields" (review). The Living Tradition. No. 26.
- ^ a b c Roots: The Best of Show of Hands liner notes.
- ^ Roots: The Best of Show of Hands liner notes.
- ^ a b c Liner notes.
- ^ Roots: The Best of Show of Hands.
- ^ Liner notes.
- ^ "SHOW OF HANDS with MIRANDA SYKES – Covers 2 (Hands on HMCD32) - UK Folk Music". Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ^ Roots liner notes.