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Oysterband (known as The Oyster Band until 1991) continue the traditional of blending rock'n'roll versions of folk songs with originals that are influenced by tradition. The chief difference between them and the older bands, is that their brand of rock'n'roll is drawn from more contemporary sources, and they have a sound that seems at home in the 1980's and 1990's.
They emerged from the breakup of a traditional folk group called Fiddler's Dram; their first album, 1982's English Rock'N'Roll : the Early Years (1800-1850) was the only one to feature acclaimed singer Cathy Leseur, who left to join Ashley Hutching's group the Albion Band. Of particular note in their discography is 1990's Freedom and Rain, a collaboration with June Tabor - it seems to be the only time this elegant, refined singer attempted real rock music.
DISCOGRAPHY
English Rock'N'Roll : The Early Years (1800-1850), 1982
Lie Back and Think of England, 1983
20 Golden Tie-Slackeners, 1984
Liberty Hall, 1985
Step Outside, 1987
Wide Blue Yonder, 1987
Ride, 1989
Little Rock to Liepzieg, 1990
Freedom and Rain (with June Tabor), 1990
Deserters,1992
Holy Bandits, 1993
The Shouting End of Life, 1995
Deep Dark Ocean, 1997
Sail On By, 1997
Pearls From the Oysters (anthology), 1998
Here I Stand, 1999
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