The Furrow Collective
Wild Hog
Released 4 Nov 2016
The Furrow Collective
Produced by Andy Bell and building on the success of its predecessor, Wild Hog shows a marked development in the group's sound and approach, featuring guest musicians Alex Neilson (Trembling Bells) on drums and Stevie Jones (Sound of Yell) on double bass.
The Furrow Collective has toured extensively throughout the UK as well as in mainland Europe. Lucy, Rachel, Emily and Alasdair will continue to tour around the release of Wild Hog and into the future, delighting audiences far and near with their uniquely beguiling approach to traditional song.
Tracklist
- Wild Hog in the Woods•
- Dear Companion•
- Prince Heathen•
- Barbara Allen•
- Willie’s Fatal Visit•
- Many’s the Night’s Rest•
- Chuir M’Athair Mise dhan Taigh Charraideach•
- Polly Vaughn•
- Queen Eleanor’s Confession•
- The Maiden Hind•
- Beneath the Window of My Cell
Credits
- Lucy Farrell Fiddle, Viola, Saw, Piano, Hammered Dulcimer, Percussion, Vocals
- Rachel Newton Harp, Electric Harp, Fiddle, Viola, Keys, Vocals
- Alasdair Roberts Acoustic/Electric/Nashville/Bass/Baritone Guitar, Keys, Hurdy Gurdy, Vocals
- Emily Portman Banjo, Concertina, Wurlitzer, Toy Piano, Vocals
- Produced by Andy Bell
- "A mouthwatering collaboration" – Mojo
- "Splendidly atmospheric traditional songs" – fRoots
- "A bravely compelling new take on traditional songs" – The Guardian
- "A quietly thrilling approach to traditional song" – R2