Blue Aconite / The Dark Gift Of Time

Christine Collister's first solo studio album - Blue Aconite - was recorded in 1996 and features an extraordinary selection of songs interpreted by British folk-rock's first lady of soul. Songs from Anna McGarrigle, Lal Waterson, Gillian Welch, Richard Thompson and Christine Collister. 1998's The Dark Gift Of Time is a truly remarkable album, extending the template with songs from Elvis Costello, Bruce Cockburn, Tom Waits, Robert Wyatt and Nick Drake.Guest musicians include Richard Thompson, John Surman, Danny Thompson, Jacqui McShee and B J Cole. This is the wonderful early albums from Christine Collister united in a splendid 2CD set.How Far To The Horizon? / Private Storm / Can't Win / Paper Wings / Kicking In My Stall / Heart Like A Wheel / Forever He Said / Midnight Feast / Blue Moon On The Rise / Harvest For The World / Broken Bicycles / The Whole Night Sky / Dirt In The Ground / Deeper Well / I Want To Vanish / Black Eyed Dog / Point Scarlett / God Bless The Child / Lowish Time / Always There / Free Will & Testament / Sad & Beautiful World