John Ford – Between A Rock And A Hard Place (2-CD)
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John Ford remains one of British rock's most quietly indispensable figures, a bassist and songwriter whose fingerprints are on some of the early '70s' most adventurous records. His time with The Strawbs placed him at the center of the UK's folk-rock evolution, and his partnership with Richard Hudson produced sharp, hook-driven pop that held its own in an era crowded with talent. Thirty-two tracks here makes a compelling case for the full arc.
John Ford's 50+ year career has traversed psychedelia with Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera, progressive folk with The Strawbs, eclectic rock with Hudson-Ford, punky new wave with The Monks, and even '30s-style music hall with High Society. An Englishman in New York since the mid-'80s, Ford launched a solo career spotlighting his melodic gifts and multi-instrumental prowess in power pop and acoustic-based rock settings. For his latest album, the eternally youthful John Ford presents Between a Rock and a Hard Place, a lyrically reflective and musically energetic set that seamlessly integrates covers of Tom Petty's "Walls" and George Harrison's "The Rising Sun" with John's self-penned songs. The CD format includes an exclusive bonus disc of 20 career highlights.
Tracklist
Disc 1
Disc 2
UPC: 990481103140
Label: Iconoclassic
Release Date: 7.24.26
Format: CD