Name: Never Good With Horses: Assembled Lyrics
Brand: Simon Armitage

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9780571377619signed

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-20

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Faber

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9780571377619

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Simon Armitage

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Writing

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Faber is a renowned Publishing House (Group) that was founded in 1929 by Geoffrey Faber. With a rich history spanning over nine decades, Faber has established itself as a leading label in the music industry.

Throughout its existence, Faber has consistently showcased an impressive roster of talented artists and performers. From *iconic singers* to *innovative bands*, the label has been at the forefront of discovering and nurturing musical talent across various genres.

With a commitment to quality and artistic integrity, Faber continues to release groundbreaking albums that captivate audiences worldwide. The label's dedication to supporting its artists throughout their careers ensures that each release is meticulously crafted and represents the unique vision of the artist.

Simon Armitage, CBE is an English poet, playwright and novelist. Born on 26 May 1963 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, he has made significant contributions to the literary world through his powerful and thought-provoking works. With a career spanning several decades, Armitage has garnered numerous accolades for his exceptional talent and creativity. His unique writing style captivates readers and leaves a lasting impact. As an influential figure in the arts community, Armitage continues to inspire aspiring artists with his remarkable body of work.

The first-ever collection of the Poet Laureate's lyric output.

In Simon Armitage's work, there has always been a territory he identifies as 'a twilight zone' where poetry and song lyric converge. He has explored it through numerous enterprises - most recently with the 'ambient post-rock' band Land Yacht Regatta. Many of the lyrics collected here were written for LYR. Others are drawn from Armitage's days with the DIY indie band The Scaremongers, various film and theatre productions including Songbirds and

the BAFTA-winning Feltham Sings, and other miscellaneous ventures. The volume's 'Intro' charts these projects and the blurred origins of ritualised language, while its 'Outro' offers contextualising notes and anecdotal insights.

Never Good with Horses further demonstrates the rich range of Armitage's

repertoire and celebrates his ear for the music of language, harnessed here for

Never Good With Horses: Assembled Lyrics

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