Live At the Craufurd Arms
The Men They Couldn't Hang
Live At the Craufurd Arms
The Men They Couldn't Hang
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Filmed and Recorded live at The Craufurd Arms 4th October 2024.
CD+DVD double pack is presented in a digifile format. Incl. booklet with sleeve notes containing interview with Phil 'Swill' Odgers.
The "Men They Couldn't Hang" (TMTCH) was formed in 1984. They are known for their politically charged lyrics, a blend of punk and traditional folk music, and their ability to tell compelling stories through their songs. The band's name comes from the story of a 19th-century criminal who survived a botched hanging.
TMTCH combines traditional folk instruments and melodies with a punk-rock ethos, creating a sound that appeals to fans of both genres. Their lyrics often focus on history, politics, social justice, and working-class struggles.
TMTCH has maintained a loyal fan base over the years, particularly in the UK and among folk-punk enthusiasts. They have influenced a generation of musicians and are regarded as pioneers in combining punk's rebellious energy with folk's storytelling traditions.
Contents and tracklist
1. Raising Hell
2. Going Back To Conventry
3. Ghosts Of Cable Street
4. Wishing Hell
5. Home Fires
6. The Lion And The Unicorn
7. Silver Gun
8. Red Kite Rising
9. The Green Fields Of France
10. Smugglers
11. Never Born To Follow
12. Shirt Of Blue
13. The Crest
14. Island In The Rain
15. The Colours
16. Iron Masters
17. Me And Bobby McGee
18. A Night To Remember
19. Walkin' Talkin'