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Kate Rusby & Kathryn Roberts | 
 enlarge | Artist: Kate Rusby & Katrhyn Roberts
Label: Compass Records
Category: Music
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 143287
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 974270
UPC: 766397427027
EAN: 0766397427027
ASIN: B00000IISD
Release Date: April 20, 1999
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| Tracks:
| • | The Recruited Collier | | • | Ned of the Hill | | • | The Lorry Ride | | • | The Queen & The Soldier - Kate Rusby, Vega, Suzanne | | • | Courting Is a Pleasure | | • | The Constant Lovers | | • | The Dark-Eyed Sailor | | • | Hunting the Hare | | • | The Plains of Waterloo | | • | Exile - Kate Rusby, Knightley, Steve |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Originally released in the U.K. in 1995, this album captures the duo just after they'd won the prestigious Young Tradition folk award. They bring a freshness and fire to the mostly traditional, familiar songs, which is no mean feat, Roberts's sweetness tempering Rusby's roughness well. It's Kate Rusby who emerges as the more distinctive voice here. Her version of "Recruited Collier" is a joy, and, both solo and with the Poozies, her star continues to rise, while Roberts has settled for less. The knowledge of what's happened since doesn't lessen the enjoyment of this record, however. If anything, this glimpse into the past shows two people laying a solid foundation for the future, and when you consider they were only 20, it's a remarkable achievement of youth. --Chris Nickson
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 A folk-revival album to be treasured July 23, 2008
I got this as the third CD I had bought (after Hourglass and Sleepless) featuring Rusby. Some of my favorites include The Lorry Ride and The Queen and the Soldier.
Roberts has a clearer voice, but Rusby's carries more energy. Both are quite expressive and let the emotions of the traditional folk music carry in. This being said, I think that Rusby is the stronger singer.
All in all, this is a great album with two great performers and great songs.
 Kate Rusby & Kathryn Roberts March 18, 2008
A beautiful album to listen to - these girls manage to present traditional British folk music with a contemporary feel, with heavenly, husky voices and style of singing that makes you stop in your tracks.
fine old wine in new bottles February 20, 2008
Great voices, great melodies, beautiful sung if with if somewhat ponderous and predicatbel arrangements. But what gems. "Exile",so poignant. "The Queen and the Soldier", haunting. "The Recruited Collier"and "The Lorry Ride", so sad. And "Plains of Waterloo", evoking the other side of "The Girl I Left Behind Me". Much to revisit again and again on this album.
Paul
gives you goosebumps!! November 9, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this CD about a month ago, along with several of Kate Rusby's other albums, and have been really impressed. The 'Queen and the soldier' is my favourite track on this particular album. It gave me goosebumps when I heard it the first time!! The combination of Kathryn Roberts and Kate Rusby's voices together, and the choice of songs on this CD makes it worth every penny. If your musical tastes are of celtic/ folk and your preferences are for sweet, classic lyrics, but with enough depth in the arrangement to get lost in the music as it plays, then this CD is a winner, and you will love it.
Tears in my eyes. July 25, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Forgive my cliche. I love Kate Rusby and figured I would check out this duet CD. Wow. These songs are simple and pure. You can only get away with such minimal instrumental accompaniment if you have the voices to fill the whole landscape. These ladies have it. Roberts adds a rich and intensely beautiful counterpart to Rusby's magical voice. Together --- I just get tears in my eyes. I put this CD on, lie on the floor, spread my arms out, close my eyes, and let my imagination go. I love all my Rusby CDs, but this is my most favorite of favorites.
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