Extremely rare UK electric folk: Frock

£ 332

$ 440

£ 332 Sold For

Dec 8, 2009 Sold Date

Nov 28, 2009 Start Date

£ 100 Start price

7 Number Of Bids

Switzerland Country Of Seller

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Description

Frock – Silkie (UK-Private, 1978)

Original copy of this unbelievably beautiful English electric folk album by Frock on small private pressing label from 1978 with female vocals.

Here’s a review from "Galactic Ramble" - the fullest study of the 60s and 70s UK music scene ever published:

“The pinnacle of electric folk albums – having sold for four-figure sums in the past – Silkie is also among the best. Bringing to mind Deirdre, Fairport Convention, Ragged Heroes, et al, the LP includes superb interpretations of traditional material like “Blackleg Miner” and “Lovely Joan.”

At the same time the band maintains its own identification – particularly through the use of two classically-trained violinists giving a symphonic edge to much of the material. Only 250 copies were ever pressed – four or five which have resurfaced on the collector’s market - with none remaining at the source.”

Track Listing:

Side 1: Blackleg Miner

Silkie

Jigs

The Cuckoo

Cock (up!) of the North

Side 2: Lovely Joan

Reynardine

The Praties

Slip Jigs

The Blackheath Morris, Stick Throwing Dance

M- record, Ex cover with a little creasing on the bottom right corner