Blue Aconite / The Dark Gift of Time [CD]

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.