This collection of dark traditional songs reset in the present day features Ashely Hutchings joined by singers Barry Coope, Jim Boyes & Lester Simpson, Steve Knightley, Cara Dillon, Dick Gaughan, Helen Watson, Vin Garbutt, Judy Dunlop, Dave Burland, Kathryn Roberts with Equation, John Tams, June Tabor, Pete Morton, Nasreen Shah. Each song is based on a traditional work and has retained the original tune - only the words have been changed.