Steeleye Span- Ten Man Mop Or Mr Reservoir Butler Rides Again
Released in December 1971, Ten Man Mop is Steeleye Span's third studio album and a defining statement in British folk rock. Recorded at Sound Techniques in London, it captures the band's transition from acoustic purity to a more electrified, experimental sound. The lineup - Maddy Prior, Tim Hart, Martin Carthy, Peter Knight, and Ashley Hutchings - delivers a rich blend of traditional balladry and bold instrumental interplay. The album's title references a medieval job fair, reflecting the band's playful yet scholarly approach to folklore. It's subtitle honors Reservoir Butler, a little-known folk singer whose name the band felt deserved preservation. This was Hutchings' final album with the group, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new sonic direction. The production, overseen by Sandy Roberton, balances authenticity with studio sophistication. With textured gatefold packaging and extensive liner notes, the original release was a labor of love-so much so that the band lost money on each copy sold. Ten Man Mop remains a collector's treasure, prized for it's historical depth and musical integrity. Ideal for fans of Fairport Convention and Pentangle, it's a cornerstone of the UK folk revival. A timeless blend of tradition and innovation, this album continues to resonate with discerning listeners.
Tracklist:
- Gower Wassail (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- Jigs: Paddy Clancey's Jig/Willie Clancey's Fancy (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- Four Nights Drunk (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- When I Was On Horseback (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- Marrowbones (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- Captain Coulston (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- Reels: Dowd's Favourite/£10 Float/The Morning Dew (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- Wee Weaver (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- Skewball (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
UPC > 9010974002666
Format > New Vinyl
Label > Reissued Sounds
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Release Date: 01.16.2026
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Released in December 1971, Ten Man Mop is Steeleye Span's third studio album and a defining statement in British folk rock. Recorded at Sound Techniques in London, it captures the band's transition from acoustic purity to a more electrified, experimental sound. The lineup - Maddy Prior, Tim Hart, Martin Carthy, Peter Knight, and Ashley Hutchings - delivers a rich blend of traditional balladry and bold instrumental interplay. The album's title references a medieval job fair, reflecting the band's playful yet scholarly approach to folklore. It's subtitle honors Reservoir Butler, a little-known folk singer whose name the band felt deserved preservation. This was Hutchings' final album with the group, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new sonic direction. The production, overseen by Sandy Roberton, balances authenticity with studio sophistication. With textured gatefold packaging and extensive liner notes, the original release was a labor of love-so much so that the band lost money on each copy sold. Ten Man Mop remains a collector's treasure, prized for it's historical depth and musical integrity. Ideal for fans of Fairport Convention and Pentangle, it's a cornerstone of the UK folk revival. A timeless blend of tradition and innovation, this album continues to resonate with discerning listeners.
Tracklist:
- Gower Wassail (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- Jigs: Paddy Clancey's Jig/Willie Clancey's Fancy (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- Four Nights Drunk (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- When I Was On Horseback (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- Marrowbones (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- Captain Coulston (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- Reels: Dowd's Favourite/£10 Float/The Morning Dew (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- Wee Weaver (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
- Skewball (TEN MAN MOP OR MR. RESERVOIR BUTLER RIDES AGAIN)
UPC > 9010974002666
Format > New Vinyl
Label > Reissued Sounds
Shop online at Darkside Records.
Follow us on Instagram.
> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.