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Shine A Light: Field Recordings from the Great American Railroad

Billy Bragg and Joe Henry

Shine A Light: Field Recordings from the Great American Railroad

A series of classic railroad songs recorded in waiting rooms and at trackside over the course of a four day, 2,278 mile railroad journey across America

ADM rating[?]

7.1

Label
Cooking Vinyl
UK Release date
23/09/2016
US Release date
23/09/2016
  1. 8.0 |   Q

    The two troubadours don’t miss a trick bringing sepia-tinged majesty and tragedy back to life. Print edition only

  2. 8.0 |   Under The Radar

    In this case, less is definitely more. Print edition only

  3. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    The album mostly shines because of their choice of how to go about developing it
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  4. 8.0 |   Uncut

    Delivered with an adrenaline fuelled engagement and a heartfelt sincerity
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  5. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    This is a project imbued with affection for the likes of Woody Guthrie and Lead Belly, who originally sang these songs
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  6. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    By turns sombre and playful
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  7. 7.0 |   musicOMH

    Shine A Light’s songs tell their own story; one which will prove excellent company on any similar expeditions, whether across the plains or the 08.16 to Euston
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  8. 7.0 |   The Music

    The occasional rumble of tracks or passengers can be heard if you listen hard
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  9. 6.0 |   The Arts Desk

    The best of it has an earthy charm that's touching, musically tight, with a rough’n’ready quality
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  10. 6.0 |   Mojo

    A labour of love and a personal indulgence for its two creators, but it's always welcoming

  11. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    It sounds like it was a lot of fun, the pair alternating and sharing vocals on songs from the likes of Lead Belly and Jimmie Rodgers
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Billy Bragg and Joe Henry: Shine A Light: Field Recordings from the Great American Railroad

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  • 1. Rock Island Line £0.79
  • 2. The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore £0.79
  • 3. The Midnight Special £0.79
  • 4. Railroad Bill £0.79
  • 5. Lonesome Whistle £0.79
  • 6. KC Moan £0.79
  • 7. Waiting For A Train £0.79
  • 8. In The Pines £0.79
  • 9. Gentle On My Mind £0.79
  • 10. Hobo's Lullaby £0.79
  • 11. Railroading On The Great Divide £0.79
  • 12. John Henry £0.79
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