{"product_id":"billy-bragg-wilco-mermaid-avenue-vol-ii-2lp","title":"Billy Bragg \u0026 Wilco - Mermaid Avenue Vol. II [2LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 2 x LP\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: 7279109\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 0888072791091 \u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 11 Dec 2026\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Folk-rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mermaid Avenue series is one of the most successful and unusual folk-rock collaborations of the last few decades. At its core, the project took previously unpublished Woody Guthrie lyrics and set them to entirely new music composed and performed by Billy Bragg and Wilco. Celebrated for honoring Guthrie's spirit while creating something entirely new, the Mermaid Avenue recordings remain a landmark achievement in folk and Americana music. The releases comprise: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second volume drew from the same recording sessions and archives. It tends to be more eclectic and experimental, showing a broader range of Guthrie's writing—from political observations to surreal humor and intimate personal reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e******\u003cbr\u003eThe acclaimed Mermaid Avenue series returns in an expanded edition, uniting Billy Bragg and Wilco's celebrated interpretations of previously unheard Woody Guthrie lyrics. Featuring all three volumes alongside previously unreleased material including rare demos, alternate takes, and live recordings, this definitive collection highlights one of modern folk-rock's most inspired collaborations. Includes new liner notes by Bob Mehr and deluxe packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CONCORD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47850309288092,"sku":"7279109","price":38.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/BillyBragg_Wilco_MermaidAve_2_CR01013_LP_Black.jpg?v=1791477402","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/billy-bragg-wilco-mermaid-avenue-vol-ii-2lp","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}