This lovely album, almost entirely cappella, was first released by
the Watersons in 1975. It is considered by many to be their finest recording and includes the participation of
Martin Carthy in addition to family members. A reissue also included some later solo
Waterson recordings which featured others helping out.
For Pence and Spicy Ale sounds like the back room of an old pub in its charming immediacy; listeners really get a sense of the fun it is to sing these old songs with affection and respect. ~ Richard Meyer