Vulpus by The Drystones
Vulpus is derived from the Latin, vulpes, meaning fox - an animal at home in both rural and urban environments. The record portrays a fleeting encounter with an urban fox; a rare and vivid experience which evokes the mingling of city nightlife with nostalgia for a rural upbringing.
The material was written during the spring and summer of 2020, during which time Alex and Ford had very limited opportunity to meet in-person. This inevitably meant writing in a different way, with greater reliance on technology and production skills, which is something they have embraced rather than hidden.
Tracklist
| 1. | Tunnel Vision | 5:18 |
| 2. | The Singularity | 3:27 |
| 3. | How Soon is Normal? | 3:29 |
| 4. | Skulk | 3:29 |
| 5. | Give em a Hand | 4:13 |
| 6. | Phantom Light | 5:43 |
| 7. | Compass | 4:14 |
| 8. | The Fox | 3:46 |
| 9. | Steam | 3:46 |
| 10. | Wolf Who Ate The Moon | 4:37 |
| 11. | Yonder Hill | 4:48 |
Credits
Alex Garden: fiddle, fx, programming
Ford Collier: guitar, low whistle, percussion
Mixed by Alex Garden
Mastered by Martin Nichols at White House Studios
Produced by Alex Garden and Ford Collier
Artwork by Kate Griffin
License
All rights reserved.
Electro-folk pioneers The Drystones have played slots at Glastonbury Avalon Stage, supported top acts such as Elephant Sessions, Steeleye Span, Ray Davies and got a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nomination under their belt. Whether you’re more at home in a crusty tavern or a sweaty disco, a Drystones show is the place for you.