The Unthanks | Sorrows Away | CD

The Unthanks are an English folk group from Tyneside in Northumberland, founded by sisters Rachel Unthank and Becky Unthank. The group was originally called Rachel Unthank & The Winterset and changed its name in 2009, when Adrian McNally, who had previously been their producer, joined as a musician.

Sorrows Away is a 1 CD album by The Unthanks, released on 14 October 2022 on Rabble Rouser Records. Adrian McNally directed, produced and mixed the album, and plays piano, organ and harmonium as well as singing. Becky Unthank and Rachel Unthank are credited as voices, and other credited players include Martin Douglas on drums, Chris Price on guitar and bass, Lizzie Jones on trumpet, and strings played by Ele Leckie, Katie Tertell, Ed Cross, Sarah Roberts, Niopha Keegan and Chrissie Slater.

Track List

1. The Great Silkie of Sule Skerry
2. The Sandgate Dandling Song
3. The Old News
4. The Royal Blackbird
5. The Isabella Colliery Coke Ovens
6. The Bay of Fundy
7. The Month of January (Uncle Rat)
8. My Singing Bird
9. Waters of Tyne
10. Sorrows Away (Love Is Kind)