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  Presented as a colour cd in a printed cardboard wallet.
  "Not a hint of yuletide treacle on this atmospheric, no frills compilation from a label that is nurturing some of our most promising folk talent. Balancing the religious and the secular, the playlist goes gently on it's way. Minnie Birch's Snowman and Kaity Rae's Red Paper Wrapping tap into the spirit of midwinter; Kate Rouse's Hammered Dulcimer underpins Daria Kulesh's I Watch the Snow, Dave Swarbrick, a member of folk's old guard helps out on John Farndon's elegiac Peace in My Heart. There isn't a weak link to be found" Clive Davis, The Sunday Times "Essential Christmas Releases" 14.12.14
  
  "If you want something that's just that little bit different to listen to or give as a stocking filler this Christmas then it's well worth having a listen to this collection of fairly new artists who are in the Folkstock stable".
  Who's "strong and emotive voice brings a genuine warm feeling to the sad song which wouldn't be out of place as the John Lewis Christmas ad for next year"?
  Who "has a voice that is crystal clear and laser precise...The way she sings it harks back to the heady days of the sixties in style"?
  Whose child like voice evokes this image ? "you can almost see the steam from this gentle and breathy voice dissipating in the cold festive air"
  Which Someone "is well on her way to being one of the most sought after performers on the folk circuit"
  
  Who might this be ? "It has just that hint of mischief and bawdiness and is one of those songs which should be brought out when everyone has been fed and has sunk more than a couple of sherries with Aunt Maggie."
  Which track has "The absolutely wonderful opening of the dulcimer which evokes visions of the individual snowflakes falling, is the silver sixpence in the Christmas pudding...." which is embellished by a "refined and cut glass crystal voice which is a pure delight who provides us with "a really thought-provoking ballad that does have a feel of a hybrid between a carol and a traditional music hall song".
  There might be a clue here "have a wonderful set of voices which harmonise like they were triplets."
  and finally, whose voice did Danny feel could have done with any accompaniment ? "he could have sung this gentle and undulating traditional hymn a cappella and it would have been just as good if not better".
  "Among all the festive compilations and rehashed Christmas songs, if you want something different, that little bit alternative and which has been given a little more thought then you could do a lot worse than The Christmas Present which, once unwrapped, has some traditional tunes song by some fresh and delightful voices."Danny Farragher
  folkall.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/the-christmas-present.html
  
  
  ‘The Christmas Present’ Various Artists - a sparkling compilation from Folkstock Records(November 25, 2014)
  " As someone wholly dedicated to both the spirit and season of Christmas in all its atmosphere and substance, the words ‘Christmas album’ often fill me with a desperate foreboding. They Christmas present Folkstock various artistsusually herald another collection of pointless, sugary-sweet pop-pap or a turgid regurgitation of ancient songs better consigned to history. That means I treat every Christmas compilation with a massive degree of suspicion. However, the latest Christmas offering to come my way is ‘The Christmas Present’, a sparkling compilation from Folkstock Records. And with the unerring certainty of recordings received from Folkstock, this is an album definitely worth its turkey and trimmings. No socks, bath salts and hankies here - this is a feast you’ll want to savour. However you take your Christmas, traditional or contemporary, secular or sacred, this album will touch some part of you. And you’ll feel all the better for it. Folkstock launches ‘The Christmas Present’ at The Southbank Centre on Friday 28 November 2014." Folkwords, Tim Carroll.
  
  Could this be the new soundtrack to your Christmas ? From the bawdy to the beautiful, this jewel of a seasonal selection offers both a respite from and a reminder of the reality of Christmas. Something for everyone, whether classical or original, relaxing or rousing, the full gamut of emotions are presented within the nine carefully curated tracks of ‘The Christmas Present’ released on Folkstock Records, produced by Lauren Deakin Davies.
  Ephemeral escapism, crushing disappointment, abundant social injustices, the serenity of peace, the emergence of hope, the support of friends old and new, are all here in a Christmas collection which we are proud to present this wintertime.
  
  Engaging and thought provoking songs, ranging from the familiar to fresh classics of the future.
  
  
  
  Thank you to Kaity Rae, Zoe Wren, Minnie Birch, Pete Guy, Kelly Oliver, Garry Smith, Daria Kulesh, John Farndon (ft. Dave Swarbrick) and Said the Maiden for offering to be part of our first Christmas release.
  released November 21, 2014
  
  Produced by Lauren Deakin Davies
  Executive Producer Helen Meissner
  
  Includes unlimited streaming of The Christmas Present via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more. ... more
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