Enoch Kent

Enoch Kent's most recent two CDs.

1. Jaimie Raeburn 3:16
2. Itches in Me Britches 2:37
3. Harlaw 4:11
4. McFarlane O' The Sprots O' Burnieboosie 2:22
5. Bonnie Wee Country Lass 3:00
6. Coulter's Candy 2:30
7. The Butcher Boy 3:54
8. Supper Is Na Ready :35
9. Children's Games 3:10
10. Some Ha'e Meat 2:54
11. The Dancing Fool 5:21
12. The Banks Of Newfoundland 4:34
13. Tae The Beggin' 2:28
14. The Bonnie House of Airlie 5:41
15. Johnny Lad 2:24
16. Crematorium Song 2:43

Cover Image Pending 1 - I'm a Rover
2 - The Calton Weaver (Nancy Whiskey)
3 - Arthur MacBride
4 - Fareweel Tae Tarwathie
5 - Mrs. Hooligan's Christmas Cake
6 - The Blantyre Explosion
*7 - Lassie Wi' The Yellow Coatie
8 - The Ballad of Accounting
*9 - The Bonnie Ship 'The Diamond'
10 - If You Want to See The General
11 - On Thanksgiving for a National Victory
*12 - I Didn't Raise My Son To Be A Soldier
13 - Brian O'Lynn
14 - Come A'Ye Tramps and Hawkers
15 - Tim Finnegan's Wake
*16 - Hot Asphalt
17 - Ythanside
18 - Wullie Broon

After a recording hiatus of 36 years, legendary Scottish-Canadian folksinger Enoch Kent (author of “The Farm Auction”; co-founder of the Singers Club with Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger) has been making up for lost time with a 4th offering in 5 years. Following on the heels of the much heralded I'm A Workin' Chap, Love, Lust & Loathing, and For The Women, “I’m A Rover” is for music lovers with a passion for traditional songs and equally important-- choruses!! The inspiration to make the album came from Enoch’s experience at Pinewoods Camp last year where audience participation was paramount. The backdrop of the CD is the emphasis on traditional songs and how they never cease to teach us. “We are all supposed to learn from history or make the same mistakes. Traditional songs of the past can make us consider the present day and the conditions that we face now”. And what would an Enoch Kent album be if it didn’t also have some levity? So be on the lookout for some belly-aching hilarious songs too.

:"Following nearly 40 years of abstinence from recording, Scottish expat and 1960s British folk revival icon Kent is on a breathtakingly prolific roll with the release May 7 (at a concert at the Tranzac Club) of his 4th album in less than 5 years. It's an exceptional collection of 18 audience- friendly, mostly Scottish traditional pieces -- and Ewan MacColl's classic "The Ballad of Accounting" -- that are divided into two categories: those that demand participation, and those whose primary purposes are instructional -- imparting the wisdom of the ages, an abiding love of humanity, common sense, and rich and ribald humour. Again, Kent is in exceptionally fine voice, full of piss and vinegar, and takes on many of these tricky gems without the benefit of instrumentation. When that's needed, (Ian) Bell, (Tim) Harrison, (Shelley) Brown and fine voices from Toronto's folk music elite provide stellar assistance."
[Greg Quill, Toronto Star]

Produced by Tim Harrison and Enoch Kent
Recorded/mixed/mastered by Tim Harrison at Second Avenue Studios.

1 - Green Grow The Rashes
2 - Billy Taylor
3 - Bogie's Bonnie Belle
4 - Come Me Little Son
5 - Monday Nicht
6 - Coal-owner and the Poor Pitman's Wife
7 - The Testimony of Patience Kershaw
8 - Sewing Machines
9 - Kellyburn Braes
10 - The Tyne Boatman
11 - The Bleacher Lassie O' Kelvinhaugh
12 - Gin I Were A Baron's Heir
13 - Standing There
14 - The Women O' Dundee
15 - The Beggin' Man
16 - Young May Moon

Following on the heels of I'm A Workin' Chap and Love, Lust & Loathing, Enoch Kent's new and 3rd solo recording, For The Women, is sure to delight Scottish/Celtic music lovers and folks with a passion for politics (both outside and inside the home!).

This 16-song album is a collection of love (and the obligatory betrayal!) ballads with great interpretations of The Tyne Boatman, Billy Taylor and others; historical story-songs, as in Sheena Wellington's song about female jute workers in “The Women O' Dundee”, or that told by the ghost of a 19th century coal-miner's widow in "Dialogue between the Coal-owner and the Poor Pitman's Wife"; contemporary struggles (such as Nancy White's poignant portrayal of immigrant women workers in "Sewing Machines"); some feisty and spirited tales (the renowned "Monday Nicht" by Sheila Douglas); and many traditional treats. Guest musicians include Anne Lindsay on fiddle, Ian Bell on guitar and accordion, and Shelley Brown on flute.

The CD was produced by Tim Harrison and Enoch, and was recorded, mixed and mastered by Tim at Second Avenue Studios, Toronto.

1 - Kissin's No Sin
2 - Mary Morison
3 - Francis Street
4 - The Lichtbob's Lassie
5 - Stanley's Song For The Women
6 - The Brewer Lad
7 - Nell Flaherty's Drake
8 - They Sent A Wumman
9 - One May Mornin'
10 - The Sheffield Apprentice
11 - Edinburgh Maggie
12 - The Three Gypsies
13 - The Toon O' Kelso
14 - My Mother's Sewing Machine

After a lengthy recording hiatus, legendary Scottish-Canadian folk songsmith Enoch Kent is making up for lost time with a 2nd release in just 1 year. Following on the heels of the much heralded "I'm A Workin' Chap", Enoch's new collection of songs, "Love, Lust & Loathing", is a welcome addition to traditional Scottish music enthusiasts with a passion for love songs and politics. As the title suggests, "Love, Lust & Loathing" has a constant theme. From the anon. love and betrayal ballads, as in "Mary Morison" and "One May Mornin' ", the various laws and customs which punish women ("Stanley's Song for the Women" and "Edinburgh Maggie"), to corporate greed ("My Mother's Sewing Machine"), all the songs in this album have an edge, smooth and hard -- and of course, in Enoch's initimable fashion, his great wit peppers the whole collection, both in choice and delivery of song ("They Sent A Wummin", "Nell Flaherty's Drake").

Accompanying Enoch (guitar and vocals) are: Ian Bell on guitar, Shelley Brown on flute, Tim Harrison on guitar, and Lawrence Stevenson on fiddle. The CD was produced by Tim Harrison and Enoch, and was recorded, mixed and mastered by Tim at Second Avenue Studios, Toronto.

Songs:

1. I'm A Workin' Chap (4:57)
2. Jamie Foyers (2:56)
3. Green Eyes (3:24)
4. Van Diemen's Land (3:50)
5. The Farm Auction (4:40)
6. Flo'or of Northumberland (3:46)
7. The Widows O' War (3:25)
8. My Father's Cause (3:44)
9. Collier Laddie (4:22)
10. A Drunk Man Looks At The Weavin' (3:00)
11. The Bonniest Lass (3:20)
12. Laird O' The Dinty Doon (2:30)
13. No More Cod On The Banks (2:57)
14. Tales Of A Favourite Lass (4:59)
15. I'll Lay Ye Doon Love (3:33)

This 15-track CD is a combination of traditional Scottish songs and originals by Enoch composed in the traditional style. The melody of Garnet Rogers' beautiful instrumental, "Green Eyes", has also been put to verse, and Enoch renders a powerful interpretation of Ewan MacColl's "Jamie Foyers".

Accompanying Enoch are:

Ian Bell (guitar)
Shelley Brown (flute, background vocals)
Tim Harrison (guitar)
Tam Kearney (background vocals)
Lawrence Stevenson (fiddle)

Produced by Tim Harrison and Enoch Kent
Recorded/mixed/mastered by Tim Harrison at Second Avenue Studios.