The Dawn Anthology / 30th Anniversary Series Remastered, With Extensive New Liner Notes / Dawn 2x Audio CD 1999 / ESACD 774

UPC 5017615877427

Product Details:

• Label: Dawn – ESACD 774
• Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
• Country: UK
• Released: September 13, 1999
• Genre: Rock, Blues, Pop, Folk, World, & Country
• Style: Vocal, Prog Rock, Folk Rock, Blues Rock

Overview:

Celebrating three decades of groundbreaking music, The Dawn Anthology is a carefully remastered compilation that takes listeners through the rich and varied history of the Dawn label. Spanning genres from progressive rock to folk and blues, this double album features a diverse range of artists and their standout tracks. Released in 1999 to mark the label’s 30th anniversary, the collection includes extensive new liner notes, offering a deeper look into the stories behind these iconic tracks.

The anthology includes unforgettable tunes such as Prelude / The Storm by Man, Confessions About A Goldfish by John Kongos, and Song To Comus by Comus, showcasing the eclectic and genre-defying spirit of the Dawn label. The remastered sound brings out the clarity and depth of these tracks, making it a must-have for fans of rock, folk, and blues from the late 60s and 70s.

The compilation is not only a tribute to the artists who contributed to the Dawn legacy but also a journey through the evolution of British rock and folk music in the late 20th century. This is a collector's item that captures a golden era of music history.

Track Listing:

Disc 1:
1-1. Man – Prelude / The Storm – 12:22
1-2. John Kongos – Confessions About A Goldfish – 4:15
1-3. Trader Horne – Jenny May – 2:29
1-4. The Trio – Incantation – 1:55
1-5. Quiet World – Change Of Age / Love Is Walking – 4:09
1-6. Titus Groan – Open The Door Homer – 3:28
1-7. Trifle – One Way Glass – 4:24
1-8. Mungo Jerry – Baby Jump – 4:06
1-9. Comus – Song To Comus – 7:27
1-10. John McLaughlin – Earth Bound Hearts – 4:19
1-11. Paul Brett's Sage – Tuesday Evening – 2:25
1-12. Smokestack Crumble – Got A Bad Leg – 3:06
1-13. Jackie McAuley – Country Joe – 4:37
1-14. Mike Cooper – Three Forty Eight – 3:52
1-15. Heron – John Brown – 7:11

Disc 2:
2-1. Ray Dorset – Cold Blue Excursion – 4:14
2-2. Bronx Cheer – Hold On To Me – 2:50
2-3. Paul King – Grey Eyed Athena – 5:27
2-4. Finbar & Eddie Furey – Her Father Didn't Like Me Anyway – 3:47
2-5. Pluto – I Really Don't Want It – 2:54
2-6. Earl King Boogie Band – Bad Storm Coming – 5:38
2-7. Atomic Rooster – Time Take My Life – 6:02
2-8. David McWilliams – Lord Offaly – 6:35
2-9. Prelude – After The Goldrush – 2:09
2-10. Jonesy – Know Who Your Friends Are – 6:13
2-11. Gravy Train – Starlight Starbright – 4:16
2-12. Quicksand – Home Is Where I Belong – 4:57
2-13. Curtis Knight Zeus – New Horizon – 3:55
2-14. Fruup – Prince Of Heaven – 3:32
2-15. Kilburn & The High-Roads – Billy Bentley (Promenades Himself In London) – 3:03
2-16. Stray – For The People – 5:26

Key Credits:

• Project Coordination: Steve Hammonds
• Artwork: Hugh Gilmour
• Artists Featured: Man, John Kongos, Trader Horne, The Trio, Quiet World, Titus Groan, Trifle, Mungo Jerry, Comus, John McLaughlin, Paul Brett’s Sage, Smokestack Crumble, Jackie McAuley, Mike Cooper, Heron, Ray Dorset, Bronx Cheer, Paul King, Finbar & Eddie Furey, Pluto, Earl King Boogie Band, Atomic Rooster, David McWilliams, Prelude, Jonesy, Gravy Train, Quicksand, Curtis Knight Zeus, Fruup, Kilburn & The High-Roads, Stray