Chris Wood - Albion - An Anthology

DOUBLE CD + 20 Page BookletOne of the UK's finest ever singer songwriters, folk composers and live performers, this years winner of BBC 2's Folk Singer of The Year and Album of The Year awards.This new anthology feature's highlights from Chris' 11 self released album career to date, each track fully remastered and chosen by the man himself.

A Double Album which includes a previously unreleased collaboration with Ian Carr, Andy Cutting and Karen Tweed alongside recordings which are being made available (at retail) for the very first time on CD. An insightful 20 page booklet, featuring quotes from those who have supported or worked with Chris over the last twenty years and seen his career flourish (Verity Sharp, Martin Carthy, Ian Anderson, Billy Bragg etc) along with an introductory text and song by song liner notes by Chris Wood.

21 of his finest works, collected in one package covering his recordings up to and including material from last years Award winning Best Album Trespasser and Cold Haily Rainy Night (with Imagined Village) and previous folk award winner One In A Million (written with Hugh Lupton) plus performance in collaboration with Karine Polwart, Martin Carthy, Eliza Carthy, Andy Cutting, Ian Carr and more.

Chris is currently recording a new studio album, he will be touring the UK with his band in Autumn (featuring two other members of Imagined Village) his profile has never been higher, nor his remarkable yet honest songs / music more relevant to today's political and social climates. Albion is a must have addition to any music fans collection an important document of one of England's true greats.