10

by Kate Rusby

Overview

Kate Rusby is a folksinger through and through, with a tender, lilting voice and a penchant for traditional songs from her native British Isles. What sets her apart is somewhat intangible, though nevertheless there. Perhaps it's the fact that her original compositions snuggle up alongside timeless ballads like old friends. Perhaps it's the fact that should you not share her penchant, you will still be captivated by her work. Quite an accomplishment, that. Rusby is bringing this genre into the 21st century with such aplomb; it's remarkably irresistible. Rather like Gillian Welch's and Keb' Mo's contributions to American folk and blues music, respectively, Rusby breathes new life into a lineage of music that will not and should not be allowed to fade into history. Ten is a collection of re-recorded, live, and new tunes, each a signpost from the journey she's taken in her ten-year career. The production and sonic quality of Ten are seamless, simple, and right on the mark, such that, without looking at the track listing, you won't easily pick the live and re-mastered tunes out of the bunch, save for the applause. In a time when many artists feel that bigger and louder are the attributes of excellence, Rusby makes a quietly bold and convincing statement to the contrary. ~ Kelly McCartney

Product Details

Release Date:	01/07/2003
Label:	COMPASS RECORDS
UPC:	0766397435022

Tracks

1. The Recruited Collier
2. I Wish
3. Over You Now
4. The Sleepless Sailor
5. The Fairest of All Yarrow
6. I Wonder What Is Keeping My True Love
7. Sweet Bride
8. The Maid of Llanwellyn
9. The Wild Goose
10. Sir Eglamore
11. Night Visiting Song
12. Cowsong
13. Botany Bay
14. Drowned Lovers
15. Bold Riley

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kate Rusby   Primary Artist,Guitar
Lester Simpson   Primary Artist,Vocals
Davy Steele   Primary Artist,Guest Artist,Vocals
John McCusker   Guest Artist,Viola,Fiddle,Cittern,Diddley Bow,Whistle (Human),Piano,Banjo
Andy Seward   Banjo,Double Bass
James MacKintosh   Percussion
Francis MacDonald   Drums (Snare)
Neil Yates   Brass
John Doyle   Guitar
Michael McGoldrick   Flute,Whistle (Human)
Ewen Vernal   Double Bass
Ian Carr   Guitar
Alison Brown   Banjo
Jackie Wells   Cello
Malcolm Stitt   Guitar
Andy Cutting   Accordion

Technical Credits

John McCusker   Compilation Producer,Mixing,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Traditional   Composer
Paul McGeechan   Mastering
Brian Ledgard   Artwork
Andy Seward   Mixing,Engineer
Willy Russell   Liner Notes
Keith Angel   Engineer
Kate Rusby   Composer,Arranger