A CD reissue of tracks recorded during the '50s and '60s, the arrangements are somewhat dated, but the singing is marvelous. ~ Steve Winick, All Music Guide

CD $15.18

Recall's two-disc Ewan MacColl anthology, Antiquities, collects 29 tracks from the folk legend, all of which are taken from the CD reissues of Cooking Vinyl's Naming of Names -- Topical Songs and Black and White, both of which were recorded between 1972 and 1986. All of the material is excellent, with an emphasis on blue-collar workers, bold seamen, doomed lovers, and politics and society. ~ James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide

CD $20.88

There are national treasures and there are global treasures; Scotland's Ewan MacColl falls into the latter category. A staunch supporter of the arts, folklorist, playwright, and activist, MacColl has a body of work that is staggering in scope and detail, and The Definitive Collection is a fantastic starting point for those interested in his contributions to the English and Scottish folk revival. Beginning with "The Manchester Angel," that wonderfully rich baritone offers a soldier's despe...   [ read more ]

CD $11.38