"Child Ballads" is an album by the eclectic British folk-folk group The High Kings. Released in 2010, the album features a collection of songs that are adaptations of traditional ballads collected by the American scholar Francis James Child in the late 19th century. These ballads are characterized by their storytelling, often exploring themes of love, betrayal, adventure, and tragedy. The High Kings bring a contemporary arrangement to these timeless pieces, blending traditional folk instrumentation with modern production elements.
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