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Eighteenth Day Of May
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Out of 22 votes - Similar Artists: the Byrds, the Charlatans, the Waterboys, the Levellers, Vetiver
Out of 22 votes
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Genre: Alternative/Punk » Alternative Folk
Editor's review
Imagine what the son of Nick Drake would play, and you're getting close to something like this. London's Eighteenth begin with a base of early-'70s British neo-trad folk, complete with olden strings and tambourines, then feature a husky vocal angst that knows what's happened since.
Biography
The debut album from London-based band The Eighteenth of May is a unique, refreshing and thoroughly modern take on traditional folk music. Recently released in the UK to much critical acclaim, the band now find themselves at the forefront of the emerging UK "neo-folk" scene. Drawing on influences ranging from Shirley Collins and The Byrds to The Charlatans and The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Eighteenth of May was produced by the band and Andy Dragizis (Blue States) and features contributions from members of Olivia Tremor Control.
