Name: Prodigal Son
Brand: Martin Simpson

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TTSCD001

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Deluxe Reissue

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-03-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

714822890014

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Total Cap

2 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Martin Simpson

Genre GB

Folk

Label GB

Topic

Martin Simpson is one of the world's premiere acoustic guitarists and a powerful songwriter with a rich, charactered voice. His playing, which in part defined the English steel string acoustic guitar sound, is idiosyncratic, instantly recognisable, and revered among guitar fans. His body of work is very diverse encompassing all types of traditional and acoustic music, and he has toured with everyone from June Tabor to Steve Miller.

In 1976 he recorded his first solo album "Golden Vanity".

In 1985 Martin married Jessica Ratcliffe, an American singer-songwriter and poet with whom he recorded few albums.

Hot Topic Exclusive Retailer is a leading music label that specializes in distributing exclusive releases and color variants. With a strong presence in both retail stores and online, Hot Topic offers music enthusiasts the opportunity to own unique and limited edition albums from their favorite artists.

As an *exclusive retailer*, Hot Topic works closely with renowned musicians and bands to bring fans something truly special. Whether it's a limited edition vinyl pressing or an exclusive variant of a popular album, Hot Topic ensures that their customers have access to rare and collectible music items.

With its extensive network of retail stores across the country and an easy-to-navigate website, Hot Topic makes it convenient for music lovers to discover and purchase these exclusive releases. By partnering with *artists* who are at the forefront of their genres, Hot Topic continues to offer a diverse range of musical styles for every taste.

Considered by many in the folk world as one of Martin Simpsons finest albums, Topic are proud to present here in their 80th year the first release on the Topic Treasures imprint, deluxe issues of classic Topic albums from the label. This release is the classic album in all its glory along with a bonus disc of live tracks hand-picked by Martin Simpson himself.

Originally released in 2007, Prodigal Son was hailed a classic, receiving 4- and 5-star reviews in such publications as The Sunday Times, The Guardian, Daily Express and Observer while Folk publications such as fRoots raved about its wonderment!

Tracks like ‘Duncan &amp; Brady’ an American ballad originally recorded by Lead Belly and ‘Good Morning Mr. Railroad Man clearly indicate Martin Simpson’s love for traditional American roots music and the wonderful Randy Newman track ‘Louisiana 1927’ delve into historical event territory.

One of the stand out tracks if there is such a thing on this album of quality is ‘Never Any Good’ a song about Father and Son relationship. In truth the whole album is a true tour de force and a beautiful body of work from one of the greatest guitar players in the world.