Name: The Bramble Briar
Brand: Martin Simpson

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

tscd513

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Discs

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2007-08-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Martin Simpson

Genre GB

Folk

Label GB

after several years in america, guitarist martin simpson returns to his roots in english music. given his stature as an instrumentalist (his influence is easily equal to that of john renbourne, bert jansch or martin carthy), it's no surprise that the album's standout moments stem from simpson's fluid playing, his acoustic guitar chiming like a beautifully pure bell. drawing its style from both the english tradition and the blues, 'the bramble briar' is an instrumental tour de force, overshadowing simpson's own pleasant voice somewhat. the cello-assisted 'leaves of live', a dramatic religious ballad, showcases his vocals to the best effect. martin carthy appears as one of a handful of guests, but this album very much belongs to simpson (and his guitar).

The Bramble Briar

Music GB