Various - For Scant Applause: A Collection of Christmas​-​ish Songs Curated by Crow Versus Crow flac mp3 download

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1	–Petrels	More Than You Could Ever Know	5:48
2	–The Truth About Frank	Sale Of The Trinity	6:07
3	–Ten	Meads	2:52
4	–Shepherds Of Cats	Fluffy Cat Of Innocence	5:00
5	–Devotionalhallucinatic	Keepers Of Sheep	10:14
6	–Broken Shoulder	Silent Night In Subnade	5:34
7	–Julian Bradley & Neil Campbell	0	6:25
8	–Bjerga / Iverson*	Twinkle, Twinkle Little Drone	3:09
9	–Bridget Hayden	Cherry Tree	4:29
10	–Hapsburg Braganza	Stille Nacht	6:22
11	–Slowthaw*	(Lost In The) Silent Night	2:01
12	–April Larson	Walking In The Air (Bonfire Version)	2:36
13	–Festival Romance	Craven Cry Loot	5:45
14	–Isobel Ccircle	Let It Go (Isobel's Virus Fallout Version)	4:02
15	–Posset	Mummy Kissing San	4:54
16	–Elizabeth	Live In Maho Grotto	6:19
17	–Silent Front	I Dreamed I Dream (Of Christmas) (Sonic Youth) Written-By – Sonic Youth	7:04
18	–Legion Of Swine	Mistletoe And Swine	14:19
19	–Mons Meg	Simple Christmas (Wonderful Christmas Samples Only)	4:12
20	–Ap Martlet	Own Fork Christmas	3:12
21	–The Sly And Unseen	Beefy Christmas	3:53

Notes

The idea for this project came from a search for a Christmas album that didn't rely on the same old tired (mostly) naff songs that over-saturate the festive period, to the point of vomit induction that the one-man devouring of a 7 bird roast could ever hope to match.

A question was posed via Facebook, scoping out artists who would be interested in contributing their work, to a very positive response and the project was a go'er.

Many artists involved in an extended network of the 'No Audience Underground' (Hayler radiofreemidwich.wordpress.com) have contributed to this eclectic body of original compositions, covers, reworkings and re-edits, that, in varying degrees, reference the Christmas period... Christmas-ish Songs. This project, quite obviously, would be nothing without their work and massive 'thank you's' go out to all of the artists involved.

At this time of year, when Christmas is, in the best possible scenario, considered a time for spending quality time with and expressing the love for your family and friends, I find it impossible not to be drawn to thoughts for those who don't have the luxury of such things. Personally, I want to be a part of something that addresses the problems of homelessness - the existence of such a thing is an unfathomable, horrendous aspect of our society - and to make a direct contribution in support of the work of a charity whose vital work helps those vulnerable at this time of year, Crisis.

''Homelessness is about more than rooflessness. A home is not just a physical space, it also has a legal and social dimension. A home provides roots, identity, a sense of belonging and a place of emotional wellbeing. Homelessness is about the loss of all of these. It is an isolating and destructive experience and homeless people are some of the most vulnerable and socially excluded in our society.'

So, all proceeds from this record, after Bandcamp and PayPal fees, will go directly to Crisis - the national charity for single homeless people. More information regarding the work they do, and homelessness generally, can be found on their website, www.crisis.org.uk

Thank you for your support with this project. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Much love,

Crow Versus Crow