true hearts and sound bottoms

Finally, a CD reissue for this curiously titled cornerstone of early 70's UK folk! Privately released in 1973 (Brown BVH1) and limited to just 250 copies, this debut album by the Kent based four piece is very much made in the traditional English folk music style.6 & 12 string guitars, fiddle, and tambourine are all featured alongside some excellent male/female harmony singing. Often compared to early Steeleye Span in their treatment of traditional folk, Vu l c a n 's Hammer also fit nicely alongside Spriguns of Tolgus, Moths, Stone Angel and others from that now highly collectable early 70's UK folk scene. There are jigs, the tale of John Barleycorn, stories of Old England as well as an ode to Middle Earth all to be found here.These are passionate performances too, with all the rough edges left in to give the album a loose, live feel. With prices now 'through the roof' for original copies (with the insert of course!), and the current interest in all things acoustic, now is the time to sample this piece of '70's UK folk history!
Track Listing 1. True Hearts And Sound Bottoms 2. John Barleycorn 3. Jamie 4. The Keys Of Canterbury 5. Davey Lowston 6. Lord Of The Dance 7. Poverty Knocks 8. Greenhopper/Hens March 9. The Holmfirth Anthem 10. The White Hare 11. Grey Havens 12. Fire And Wine