Name: Trails and Tribulations
Brand: Martin Simpson

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

tscd593

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Colour

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Standard CD.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-09-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0714822005937

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Total Cap

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

txcd593

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Limited Deluxe Edition includes a 6-track bonus disc and 20 page booklet including artwork not found in the standard version.

0714822055932

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

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Double 180 Gram Vinyl in Gatefold Sleeve.

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5038622137717

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / 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.

World renowned guitarist, singer and songwriter Martin Simpson releases his 20th solo album in 40 years Trails and Tribulations on Topic Records. Produced and engineered by Andy Bell, Trails and Tribulations features some of Martin's most inventive playing yet, showcasing his virtuosity on a variety of instruments including acoustic guitars, resonator guitars, Weissenbown lap steel guitar, electric guitars, 5 string banjo, ukulele and voice. Guest musicians on the new album are: Ben Nicholls (string bass and electric bass guitars), Toby Kearney (drums and percussion), Nancy Kerr (fiddle and viola), Andy Cutting (diatonic accordion and melodeon), John Smith (electric guitar and backing vocals), Helen Bell (strings), Amy Newhouse-Smith (backing vocals) and, for the first time on record, his daughter Molly Simpson on vocals.

2LP - Double 180 Gram Vinyl in Gatefold Sleeve.

2CD - Limited Deluxe Edition includes a 6-track bonus disc and 20 page booklet including artwork not found in the standard version.