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The Albion Band

British folk rock·Music·indie·United Kingdom
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Strong signals, deserves more attention
LISTENERS
11K
YT SUBS
300
CHAMPIONS
0

The Albion Band is a long-running British folk rock group originally formed by Ashley Hutchings (ex-Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span), initially assembled as the backing band for Shirley Collins's 1971 album 'No Roses'. Over decades it evolved through numerous lineups and sub-names (Albion Country Band, Albion Dance Band, Albion Christmas Band), releasing albums such as 'Battle of the Field', 'Rise Up Like the Sun', and 'The Vice of the People'. Its influence lies chiefly in pioneering the electric treatment of traditional English folk tunes.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (11)
  • Album release *The Vice of The People* in 2012
  • Spawned multiple long-running sub-acts: Albion Country Band, Albion Dance Band, Albion Christmas Band
  • 'Rise Up Like The Sun' described as 'one of the classic albums of the Folk-Rock genre' by a fan blog
  • 1979 licensing deal with Arista for the Albion label
  • Long-running discography across multiple sub-names (Albion Country Band, Albion Dance Band, Albion Christmas Band) spanning several decades
  • Originated the Albion Country Band in 1971 to back Shirley Collins on the album 'No Roses'
  • 'Lark Rise To Candleford' regarded as a hidden gem among folk enthusiasts
  • Released 'The Vice of the People' (2012) on Powered Flight Music
WHAT FANS SAY (4)

Rise Up Like the Sun is one of my desert island disks.

Last.fm user · lastfm

Oh, and The New Album Vice of the People is one of the best of 2012 so far. Fantastic! [2]

Last.fm user · lastfm

The current line-up is electric (pun intended), I really hope they will be around for many years to come.

Last.fm user · lastfm

One more day- great track.

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is The Albion Band underrated?

The Albion Band has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 58 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including album release *the vice of the people* in 2012.

Q:What genre is The Albion Band?

The Albion Band works in British folk rock originating from United Kingdom (England). As a music artist at the "indie" level, The Albion Band has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader British folk rock scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does The Albion Band have?

The Albion Band has approximately 11K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 300 YouTube subscribers. This is a solid independent following but well below what their quality signals suggest they deserve.

Q:Who are similar artists to The Albion Band?

Fans of The Albion Band often also enjoy Richard Thompson, Shirley Collins, Steeleye Span, Show of Hands, Fairport Convention. These artists share common ground in the British folk rock space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate The Albion Band's approach to british folk rock, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't The Albion Band more famous?

With a Gap Score of 58/100, The Albion Band's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 11K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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