Hark! The Village Wait
Steeleye Span · 1970
38 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic folk
A vibrant tapestry of traditional folk melodies interwoven with electric instrumentation and layered harmonies.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released on June 1, 1970, 'Hark! The Village Wait' was Steeleye Span's debut album, marking their entrance into the British folk rock scene. At this time, the band was still forming its identity after being founded in 1969, blending traditional folk music with contemporary rock influences.
- If you like
- folk rock, psychedelic folk
Hark! The Village Wait is an album by Steeleye Span, released in 1970. A vibrant tapestry of traditional folk melodies interwoven with electric instrumentation and layered harmonies. This album is significant for its role in the British folk revival, helping to popularize folk rock alongside contemporaries like Fairport Convention. It received positive reviews upon release and has since been recognized as a foundational work that influenced future generations of folk artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hark! The Village Wait sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of traditional folk melodies interwoven with electric instrumentation and layered harmonies. Rooted in folk rock and psychedelic folk.
What makes Hark! The Village Wait by Steeleye Span notable?
This album is significant for its role in the British folk revival, helping to popularize folk rock alongside contemporaries like Fairport Convention. It received positive reviews upon release and has since been recognized as a foundational work that influenced future generations of folk artists. Released on June 1, 1970, 'Hark! The Village Wait' was Steeleye Span's debut album, marking their entrance into the British folk rock scene. At this time, the band was still forming its identity after being founded in 1969, blending traditional folk music with contemporary rock influences.
Who is Hark! The Village Wait for?
Hark! The Village Wait works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Hark! The Village Wait?
Hark! The Village Wait has 12 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Calling-On Song 1:12
- 2 The Blacksmith Standout 3:40
- 3 Fisherman's Wife 3:14
- 4 Blackleg Miner 2:47
- 5 Dark-Eyed Sailor Standout 5:58
- 6 Copshawholme Fair 2:34
- 7 All Things Are Quite Silent 2:39
- 8 The Hills of Greenmore 4:01
- 9 My Johnny Was a Shoemaker 1:11
- 10 Lowlands of Holland Standout 6:00
- 11 Twa Corbies 2:06
- 12 One Night as I Lay on My Bed 3:30
Release Date
June 1, 1970
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
38 min 59 sec
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