Life Drawing by John Ward
Released in 2019, John's 8th album was the second one to feature his full touring band. As with John's other albums it's an eclectic mix of styles and subject matter, rooted in lyrical folk, lots of strong harmonies, as is the band's trademark, and with a large array of instruments including; guitars, double bass, mandolin, accordion, assorted percussion, whistles, piano, cello and violin.
Tracklist
| 1. | Watching Old Faces Grow Young | 6:13 |
| 2. | The Stanford Arms | 2:30 |
| 3. | Jack The Lad | 4:54 |
| 4. | Love's Eternal Triangle | 4:03 |
| 5. | Human Statue | 6:12 |
| 6. | Carla Stranded On The Cape | 5:37 |
| 7. | I'm Ready When You Are | 5:11 |
| 8. | When At Last The War Was Done | 5:01 |
| 9. | Beyond The Water Line | 4:08 |
| 10. | The Free World Market Place | 4:22 |
| 11. | Celebrity | 4:43 |
| 12. | I See Land | 4:32 |
| 13. | Here Comes Hope | 6:35 |
Credits
All songs written by John Ward
except The Stanford Arms - John Ward, Les Woodley
Produced by John Ward
The Band - Les Woodley, Lynne Ward, Steve Mynott, John Ward with guests Ian Sainsbury, Mario Price, Gemma Tovell. Cover Art Molly Ward. Photography Harry Scott. Graphic Design, Chris Newman
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Based in East Anglia, on the most easterly point of the British Isles, John has established himself as a prolific and formidable songwriter on the folk, roots & acoustic music scene & has 9 critically-acclaimed CDs and two published books to his credit. He writes in a wide variety of styles & tours extensively across the UK and beyond, most often with his Trio or 4-piece band, and sometimes solo.