Mound of Sound

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Mound of Sound [1]
Studio album by
Wild Willy Barrett
Released1997 (1997)
RecordedLog-a-Rhythm studios
GenreFolk
LabelImaginit
ProducerTom Rogers
Wild Willy Barrett chronology
Open Toed and Flapping
(1995)
Mound of Sound [1]
(1997)
Gypsies Too
(2002)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[2]

Wild Willy Barrett's Mound of Sound is the fifth solo album by Wild Willy Barrett; released in 1997, it is a collection of newly-written folk songs. The album features contributions from fellow Buckinghamshire guitarist "John Cadman" and "Bad Attitude" a collective made up of Carl Taylor and Stephen Two-Names; Mickey Mouse guy, on his third solo album, Organic Bondage.

Track list[edit]

All tracks are written by Barrett and Painter except where stated

Track list
No.TitleWriter(s)Arranged byLength
1."Harmoundium"   
2."Guitharmoundium"   
3."Boris"   
4."Mélodié Au Tatay"   
5."Milkfloat Blues"   
6."African Romance"   
7."Fortune"John DowlandJohn Cadman 
8."Jubb"Bad Attitude  
9."Fuego De Espaniol"   
10."The Mound"   
11."Bergerette Sans Roch With Mound" John Cadman 

Personnel[edit]

  • Wild Willy Barrett - harmonium (1, 3), guitar (2, 6, 9), balalaika (3), slide guitar (4), eggneck guitar (5), ukulele (6]
  • Mark Freeman - cardboard box (3, 5), marching drum (3, 9), waste bin (3), Tunisian drum (6)
  • Birgitta Herminegildus van Dongen - vocals (3, 5, 6, 10)
  • John Cadman - lute (7, 11), bandora (10)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Dave Thompson (1999-09-01). "Mound of Sound - Wild Willy Barrett | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-06-28.
  2. ^ Mound of Sound at AllMusic