Steeleye Span: Ten Man Mop Or Mr. Reservoir Butler Rides Again - Alliance Exclusive Splatter Vinyl - VINYL LP
Artist: Steeleye Span
Label: Reissued Sounds
Product Type: VINYL LP
UPC: 9010974002666
Genre: Rock
Release Date: 2026-01-16
Number of Discs: 1
Additional Details: FRANCE - IMPORT, COLORED VINYL, SPLATTER
Released in December 1971, Ten Man Mop is Steeleye Span's third studio album and a defining statement in British folk rock. Recorded at Sound Techniques in London, it captures the band's transition from acoustic purity to a more electrified, experimental sound. The lineup - Maddy Prior, Tim Hart, Martin Carthy, Peter Knight, and Ashley Hutchings - delivers a rich blend of traditional balladry and bold instrumental interplay. The album's title references a medieval job fair, reflecting the band's playful yet scholarly approach to folklore. It's subtitle honors Reservoir Butler, a little-known folk singer whose name the band felt deserved preservation. This was Hutchings' final album with the group, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new sonic direction. The production, overseen by Sandy Roberton, balances authenticity with studio sophistication. With textured gatefold packaging and extensive liner notes, the original release was a labor of love-so much so that the band lost money on each copy sold. Ten Man Mop remains a collector's treasure, prized for it's historical depth and musical integrity. Ideal for fans of Fairport Convention and Pentangle, it's a cornerstone of the UK folk revival. A timeless blend of tradition and innovation, this album continues to resonate with discerning listeners.
Tracks:
1.1 Gower Wassail (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
1.2 Jigs: Paddy Clancey’s Jig/Willie Clancey’s Fancy (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
1.3 Four Nights Drunk (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
1.4 When I Was On Horseback (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
1.5 Marrowbones (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
1.6 Captain Coulston (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
1.7 Reels: Dowd’s Favourite/£10 Float/The Morning Dew (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
1.8 Wee Weaver (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
1.9 Skewball (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
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