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Shirley Collins joined them again from time to time (on albums noted below), but the Albion history begins here.

After this, the Albion Band took on a life of its own, primarily led by Ashley Hutchings. Richard Thompson's presence looms heavy on the whole project - a blessing for his fans as well. In fact, this album is so packed with Brit-folk luminaries, it's actually a bit boggling. Nic Jones pitches in on that tune as well. On "Murder Of Maria Martin," Collins finds an epic ballad to give "Matty Groves" a run for its money. As ever, Collins's voice is an aquired taste, but if you enjoy her already, then this is the album to get. Singer Shirley Collins created a veritable English folk dynasty when she gathered together the Albion Country Band, wherein Ashley Hutchings, Richard Thompson, Simon Nicol, John Kirkpatrick, along with Lal and Mike Waterson, Maddy Prior and Royston Wood (late of The Young Tradition) all back Collins up on one of her best albums. Shirley Collins & The Albion Country Band "No Roses" (Pegasus, 1971) For information on other albums, check out the reviews listed under other artists, elsewhere in this guide. (See Links section below.) Although Hutchings flitted back and forth between innumerable projects, this page is a quick look at his major solo and Albion-related albums. Frankly, the interconnections between all these band is a little too complicated for me to keep track of, although there are people out there who actually can keep it all straight. Albion Country Band Discography: Slipcue.Com Folk Guideīassist Ashley Hutchings founded three of the most influential bands in the British folk-rock scene, Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, and the Albion Band, which has remained his main group since the mid-1970s.