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Simpson has long been recognised as a true virtuoso of the acoustic guitar and was named by Acoustic Guitar Magazine as one of the 15 Artists of the 1990's. "The Bramble Briar" marks his return to Topic Records after 15 years and is not just a physical but a spiritual homecoming as it's Martin's first record of English traditional music. His guitar and vocals have never sounded better with his wealth of experience and technique being realised on this recording. Such classic songs as "Polly On The Shore" , "Banks Of The Primroses"," Dives & Lazarus" and the title track "The Bramble Briar" are delivered in subtle and innovative arrangements. Martin Carthy joins on guitar on three tracks an exceptional occassion: two of the greatest English exponents of acoustic guitar playing together on record for the very first time.