Handful of Earth: Deluxe Gatefold 180gram Vinyl LP

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Label: Topic Records
Release Date: 16th January

As perfect a Celtic folk record as you're ever likely to hear, Scottish and Irish songs meet fiery rousing and open hearted originals. Does what every great folk record should do and that's move you to tears, stir your blood and fill your soul. Also, Dick's open guitar sound is absolute nectar. ESSENTIAL!

First released in 1981, the album captured Gaughan at the height of his powers, blending traditional Scottish and Irish songs with politically charged originals and his unmistakable open-tuned guitar style.

 This reissue presents the album not just as a historical artefact, but as a living work still resonant in a time of social struggle, economic uncertainty and devolved national identities. Gaughan's combination of authenticity and activism remains compelling, and this reissue will allow both longtime fans and new listeners to experience the record in its best possible form.Widely hailed as one of the greatest folk albums ever recorded (fRoots 1980s Album Of The Decade), Dick Gaughan's Handful of Earth returns in a stunning new heavyweight LP reissue - First released in 1981, the album captured Gaughan at the height of his powers, blending traditional Scottish and Irish songs with politically charged originals and his unmistakable open-tuned guitar style



With the reissue, listeners have the opportunity to rediscover this landmark album's raw emotional power, and the bite of songs like "The World Turned Upside Down" and "Workers' Song". The reissue presents the album not just as a historical artefact, but as a living work still resonant in a time of social struggle, economic uncertainty and devolved national identities. Gaughan's combination of authenticity and activism remains compelling, and this reissue will allow both longtime fans and new listeners to experience the record in its best possible form.

"Folk Album of the Year" - Melody Maker

"Album of the Decade." - fRoots

"By turns defiant, inspired, hopeful and downright angry, this is a genuine benchmark album, adorned by Gaughan's passionate and fearsome guitar." - HMV Choice : All time classic album


Erin-Go-Bragh / Now Westlin Winds / Craigie Hill / World Turned Upside Down / The Snows They Melt The Soonest / Lough Erne / First Kiss At Parting / Scojun Waltz / Randers Hopsa / Song For Ireland / Workers' Song / Both Sides The Tweed