{"title":"Folk \u0026 Folk Rock Music Art Prints | Album \u0026 Artists","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover discography music art prints following the albums and musicians behind folk and folk rock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#ProductGridContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrowse the prints below\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leonard-cohen-discography-tube-map","title":"Leonard Cohen Art Print | Discography Tube Map","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat company did he keep on this Leonard Cohen music art print?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeonard Cohen fans tend to picture him alone with a guitar. This Leonard Cohen art print shows how crowded some of those records really were, with each credited musician running their own line through the albums in order. Songs of Leonard Cohen is already on their shelf. This is the company he kept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper, textured matte, archival and acid-free. Produced unframed or framed. Deeply researched and designed by me in East Sussex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI plot these in CAD software. Every credited musician becomes a transit line, every album becomes a station, and anyone who appears only once gets a branch line of their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stations run chronologically from Songs of Leonard Cohen in 1967 to Thanks for the Dance in 2019. One-off contributors branch off as short spurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shape of this map is a surprise even to people who know the songs. It runs narrow and quiet for a decade, swells enormously in 1977, then thins out again for the rest of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot an algorithm. Every connection on this map was plotted by an obsessive fan, album by album. The clustering is the whole point, and it is only visible when the credits are drawn rather than listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContributing musicians on the discography tube map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeath of a Ladies' Man in 1977 is the busiest station by a long way, with more than forty credited musicians. That is Phil Spector's production, and it pulls in session players like Hal Blaine and Jim Keltner alongside two names nobody expects on a Cohen record: Bob Dylan and Allen Ginsberg, both on backing vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer Warnes has the longest line on the map. She first appears on Recent Songs in 1979 and turns up again as late as Thanks for the Dance, forty years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small group of players give the later records their particular sound. John Bilezikjian's oud and Raffi Hakopian's violin recur across three albums each, and Garth Hudson of The Band appears on two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnjani Thomas sings across four albums from Various Positions onward. The early records are far sparser: Songs from a Room leans on Charlie Daniels, Ron Cornelius and Elkin Bubba Fowler, and Songs of Love and Hate adds Paul Buckmaster's arrangements and the children's voices of the Corona Academy in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final album is its own small gathering. Beck plays Jew's harp and acoustic guitar, Damien Rice and Jessica Staveley-Taylor sing, Daniel Lanois plays piano, and Cohen's son Adam appears on acoustic guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlison Krauss sings on Steer Your Way, from You Want It Darker in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArt Print Specifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one is a Giclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper with a textured matte finish, archival and acid-free, so the colours hold for years. Choose A3, A2 or A1 unframed or framed, ready to hang in a hallway, living room or studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUK\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUSA \/ CAN \/ AUS equivalent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOrientation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e420 x 297 mm (16 x 12 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e16 x 12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e594 x 420 mm (23 x 16 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e24 x 18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e841 x 594 mm (33 x 23 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e36 x 24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many albums are on the map?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15, from Songs of Leonard Cohen in 1967 to Thanks for the Dance in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich album has the most musicians?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeath of a Ladies' Man in 1977, with more than forty credited players, is by far the busiest station on the map.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid Bob Dylan really appear on a Leonard Cohen album?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, on backing vocals on Death of a Ladies' Man, alongside Allen Ginsberg on the same record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the longest-serving collaborator?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJennifer Warnes, whose line runs from Recent Songs in 1979 through to Thanks for the Dance in 2019.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Beck really on the last album?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, playing Jew's harp and acoustic guitar on Thanks for the Dance, alongside Damien Rice and Daniel Lanois.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the framing options?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnframed, or supplied framed and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from a Leonard Cohen poster?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA standard poster is printed fast on thin, glossy stock. This is a Giclée art print on 230gsm archival acid-free fine art paper with a textured matte finish, so the fine line work stays sharp and the colours hold. It is available in A3, A2 or A1, unframed or in a wood frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Leonard Cohen’s Discography for FREE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am turning the research behind these maps into FREE interactive radar charts, where you pick a musician and follow their line around the albums. I have not charted Leonard Cohen yet, so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/pages\/free-music-maps-interactive-discography-maps\" title=\"Request the next FREE discography radar chart\"\u003erequest it here\u003c\/a\u003e and I will research the most requested artists first. The David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, and Steely Dan charts are free to use now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Music Art Print Maps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/music-art-prints\" title=\"Music art prints: the full collection of discography tube map art prints at mikebellmaps.com\"\u003emusic art prints\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/collections\/solo-artists-music-maps\" title=\"solo artists discography tube map art prints\"\u003eSolo Artists collection\u003c\/a\u003e at mikebellmaps.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of literary songwriting, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/products\/nick-cave-discography-tube-map\" title=\"Nick Cave discography tube map art print\"\u003eNick Cave Discography Map Art Print\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/products\/billy-bragg-discography-tube-map\" title=\"Billy Bragg discography tube map art print\"\u003eBilly Bragg Discography Map Art Print\u003c\/a\u003e are natural companion pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead more about this tube map subject:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/blogs\/mikebellmaps-music-map-art-prints-for-fans\/leonard-cohen-art-prints-every-album-every-musician-beautifully-connected\" title=\"Leonard Cohen Albums in Order: All 15 Studio Records, 1967 to 2019\"\u003eLeonard Cohen Albums in Order: All 15 Studio Records, 1967 to 2019\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MikeBellMaps","offers":[{"title":"A3\/42x30cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57491772801399,"sku":"10-COHEN-A3-UNF","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2\/60x42cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57080264524151,"sku":"10-COHEN-A2-UNF","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2\/60x42cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57080264556919,"sku":"30-COHEN-A2-BLK","price":133.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1\/85x60cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57080264622455,"sku":"20-COHEN-A1-UNF","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1\/85x60cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57080264655223,"sku":"50-COHEN-A1-BLK","price":183.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3\/42x30cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57539740270967,"sku":"30-COHEN-A3-BLK","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9551\/1464\/files\/leonard-cohen-present-for-fans-a1-f-f-art-print.jpg?v=1785940601"},{"product_id":"billy-bragg-discography-tube-map","title":"Billy Bragg Music Art Print | Discography Tube Map","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat does this Billy Bragg music art print show that the sleeves never do?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBilly Bragg fans know every word, but few could tell you who played on what. My Billy Bragg art print runs each credited musician as their own line through the albums in order. It is the part the sleeves never show, and Billy himself has given it his blessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper, textured matte, archival and acid-free. Produced unframed or framed. Deeply researched and designed by me in East Sussex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI plot these in CAD software. Every credited musician becomes a transit line, every album becomes a station, and anyone who appears only once gets a branch line of their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stations run chronologically from Life's a Riot with Spy vs Spy in 1983 through to the most recent records. One-off contributors branch off as short spurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo map I have drawn opens quite like this one. Life's a Riot with Spy vs Spy has exactly one credited musician, so the print begins as a single line with nothing running alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything after that is the story of a solo act slowly acquiring a band. Not an algorithm. Every connection on this map was plotted by an obsessive fan, album by album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContributing musicians on the discography tube map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe debut is one man alone. By Don't Try This at Home in 1991, the same map features 23 credited musicians, the busiest station in the whole print, with Workers Playtime close behind at 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave Woodhead's trumpet and flugelhorn are the longest-serving line after Bragg himself, appearing on five records from Brewing Up in 1984 through to William Bloke in 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Marr turns up on three: Brewing Up, Talking with the Taxman About Poetry and Don't Try This at Home. Kirsty MacColl sings on two, Taxman and Don't Try This at Home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCara Tivey's piano and organ runs across four albums from Workers Playtime, and Wiggy plays on three across the same stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't Try This at Home holds the most surprising pair of stations on the map. Michael Stipe sings backing vocals on one track, and Peter Buck plays mandolin on another, so two-thirds of R.E.M.'s front line appear once here and nowhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mermaid Avenue records bring Wilco's lines in whole, Jeff Tweedy, Jay Bennett, John Stirratt and Ken Coomer, with Natalie Merchant guesting. Later, Joe Henry joins for Shine a Light, and Robert Wyatt appears just once, on Mr Love \u0026amp; Justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArt Print Specifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one is a Giclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper with a textured matte finish, archival and acid-free, so the colours hold for years. Choose A3, A2 or A1 unframed or framed, ready to hang in a hallway, living room or studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUK\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUSA \/ CAN \/ AUS equivalent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOrientation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e420 x 297 mm (16 x 12 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e16 x 12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e594 x 420 mm (23 x 16 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e24 x 18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e841 x 594 mm (33 x 23 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e36 x 24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the debut really just one musician?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Life's a Riot with Spy vs Spy credits Billy Bragg alone, so it appears on the map as a single line with no branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich record has the most musicians?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't Try This at Home in 1991, with 23 credited players, ahead of Workers Playtime on 20.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Michael Stipe and Peter Buck really on the map?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, both on Don't Try This at Home. Stipe on backing vocals, Buck on mandolin, and neither appears anywhere else in the catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the map include the Wilco collaborations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Mermaid Avenue sessions feature Jeff Tweedy, Jay Bennett, John Stirratt and Ken Coomer, and the later Shine a Light sessions feature Joe Henry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the longest-serving musician besides Bragg?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDave Woodhead on trumpet and flugelhorn, across five records from 1984 to 1996.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the framing options?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnframed, or supplied framed and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a Billy Bragg poster or an art print?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt fills the same spot on the wall as a Billy Bragg poster, but I print it as a museum-quality Giclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper, textured matte and archival acid-free. It comes in A3, A2 or A1, unframed or in a wood frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Billy Bragg’s Discography for FREE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am turning the research behind these maps into FREE interactive radar charts, where you pick a musician and follow their line around the albums. I have not charted Billy Bragg yet, so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/pages\/free-music-maps-interactive-discography-maps\" title=\"Request the next FREE discography radar chart\"\u003erequest it here\u003c\/a\u003e and I will research the most requested artists first. The David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, and Steely Dan charts are free to use now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Music Art Print Maps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/music-art-prints\" title=\"Music art prints: the full collection of discography tube map art prints at mikebellmaps.com\"\u003emusic art prints\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/collections\/solo-artists-music-maps\" title=\"solo artists discography tube map art prints\"\u003eSolo Artists collection\u003c\/a\u003e at mikebellmaps.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Stipe and Buck appear here, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/products\/rem-discography-art-prints-albums-in-order\" title=\"R.E.M. discography tube map art print\"\u003eR.E.M. Discography Map Art Print\u003c\/a\u003e is the natural companion piece, alongside the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/products\/johnny-marr-the-smiths-map\" title=\"Johnny Marr and The Smiths discography map art print\"\u003eJohnny Marr Discography Map Art Print\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead more about this tube map subject:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/blogs\/mikebellmaps-music-map-art-prints-for-fans\/billy-bragg-albums-in-order-complete-discography\" title=\"Billy Bragg Albums in Order: 18 Releases, and the Trumpet Player Who Outlasts Johnny Marr\"\u003eBilly Bragg Albums in Order: 18 Releases, and the Trumpet Player Who Outlasts Johnny Marr\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/blogs\/mikebellmaps-music-map-art-prints-for-fans\/protest-song-springsteen-bragg\" title=\"Bruce Springsteen Protest Songs: Streets of Minneapolis, and What the Maps Show\"\u003eBruce Springsteen Protest Songs: Streets of Minneapolis, and What the Maps Show\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MikeBellMaps","offers":[{"title":"A3\/42x30cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57491778175351,"sku":"10-BRAGG-A3-UNF","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2\/60x42cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57075836256631,"sku":"10-BRAGG-A2-UNF","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2\/60x42cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57092569923959,"sku":"30-BRAGG-A2-BLK","price":133.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1\/85x60cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57075836289399,"sku":"20-BRAGG-A1-UNF","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1\/85x60cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57092569989495,"sku":"50-BRAGG-A1-BLK","price":183.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3\/42x30cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57539741319543,"sku":"30-BRAGG-A3-BLK","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9551\/1464\/files\/Billy-Bragg-music-maps-discography-art_a1-framed-room.jpg?v=1780143622"},{"product_id":"the-byrds-discography-map","title":"The Byrds Art Print | Discography Tube Map","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhen do the founders rejoin on The Byrds music art print?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByrds fans know the harmonies but not the churn behind them. My Byrds art print runs the albums in order with each credited musician as their own line. The founding members peel away one by one, then rejoin at the very last station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper, textured matte, archival and acid-free. Available in A3, A2 or A1, with US sizing at 16x12in, 24x18in and 36x24in. Each comes unframed or framed. Deeply researched and designed by me in East Sussex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI plot these in CAD software. Every credited musician becomes a transit line, every album becomes a station, and anyone who appears only once gets a branch line of their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stations run chronologically from Mr. Tambourine Man in 1965, through Sweetheart of the Rodeo, to the 1973 reunion record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight years, twelve albums and a band that changed genre twice. Only one line runs the whole way, while the other four founders leave at different points and rejoin at the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guests are a roll call of American music, from the Wrecking Crew to a South African trumpeter. It rewards every closer look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContributing musicians on the discography tube map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoger McGuinn is the only musician on all 12 albums. David Crosby, Chris Hillman, Michael Clarke and Gene Clark each stop at different points, and all four reappear at the 1973 reunion, making the final station the widest reconvergence on the print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe debut hides a well-known secret in plain sight. On two of its tracks, the band is replaced by Los Angeles session players, with Hal Blaine on drums, Larry Knechtel on bass, Jerry Cole on guitar and Leon Russell on electric piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYounger Than Yesterday brings in Hugh Masekela's trumpet on So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star, and Van Dyke Parks plays organ on two records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Notorious Byrd Brothers is the busiest album on the map, adding a string section, brass, harp, celeste, Moog synthesizer from Paul Beaver and Gary Usher, and sound effects by the Firesign Theatre on Draft Morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGram Parsons arrives for Sweetheart of the Rodeo and brings Nashville with him, with John Hartford on banjo and fiddle and Lloyd Green and JayDee Maness on pedal steel. Clarence White takes the guitar line from there through to the end of the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo late guests are easy to miss. Jackson Browne plays piano on Byrdmaniax, and Merry Clayton, who sang on Gimme Shelter, appears in the female choir on the same record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArt Print Specifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one is a Giclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper with a textured matte finish, archival and acid-free, so the colours hold for years. Choose A3, A2 or A1 unframed or framed, ready to hang in a hallway, living room or studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUK\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUSA \/ CAN \/ AUS equivalent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOrientation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e420 x 297 mm (16 x 12 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e16 x 12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e594 x 420 mm (23 x 16 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e24 x 18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e841 x 594 mm (33 x 23 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e36 x 24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the only constant member?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoger McGuinn, on all 12 albums from 1965 to the 1973 reunion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid session players really replace the band?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn two tracks of the debut, yes. Hal Blaine, Larry Knechtel, Jerry Cole and Leon Russell are credited on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the original members ever reunite?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, on the 1973 album, where Crosby, Hillman, Clarke and Gene Clark all rejoin McGuinn. The map shows four separate lines returning at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Hugh Masekela on the map?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, playing trumpet on So You Want to Be a Rock 'n' Roll Star from Younger Than Yesterday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen did the band turn to country-rock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith Sweetheart of the Rodeo in 1968, when Gram Parsons joined, a group of Nashville session players arrived with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the framing options?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnframed, or supplied framed and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Byrds map a poster?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an art print rather than a poster: a museum-quality Giclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper, textured matte and archival acid-free. I offer it in A3, A2 or A1, unframed or in a wood frame, so it can go straight on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore The Byrds’ Discography for FREE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am turning the research behind these maps into FREE interactive radar charts, where you pick a musician and follow their line around the albums. I have not charted The Byrds yet, so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/pages\/free-music-maps-interactive-discography-maps\" title=\"Request the next FREE discography radar chart\"\u003erequest it here\u003c\/a\u003e and I will research the most requested artists first. The David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, and Steely Dan charts are free to use now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Music Art Print Maps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/music-art-prints\" title=\"Music art prints: the full collection of discography tube map art prints at mikebellmaps.com\"\u003emusic art prints\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/collections\/60s-bands-tube-music-maps\" title=\"1960s bands tube maps and discography art prints\"\u003e1960s Music Tube Maps collection\u003c\/a\u003e at mikebellmaps.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Merry Clayton sings on both, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/products\/rolling-stones-discography-art-prints-albums-musicians-gift\" title=\"Rolling Stones discography tube map art print\"\u003eRolling Stones Discography Map Art Print\u003c\/a\u003e is a natural companion piece, alongside the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/products\/beach-boys-discography-map\" title=\"Beach Boys discography tube map art print\"\u003eBeach Boys Discography Map Art Print\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead more about this tube map subject:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/blogs\/mikebellmaps-music-map-art-prints-for-fans\/the-byrds-gift-guide\" title=\"The Byrds Albums in Order: All 12 Studio Albums, and the Year Only One Original Was Left\"\u003eThe Byrds Albums in Order: All 12 Studio Albums, and the Year Only One Original Was Left\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MikeBellMaps","offers":[{"title":"A3\/42x30cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57491778994551,"sku":"10-BYRDS-A3-UNF","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2\/60x42cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57080258756983,"sku":"10-BYRDS-A2-UNF","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2\/60x42cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57080258789751,"sku":"30-BYRDS-A2-BLK","price":133.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1\/85x60cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57080258855287,"sku":"20-BYRDS-A1-UNF","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1\/85x60cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57080258888055,"sku":"50-BYRDS-A1-BLK","price":183.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3\/42x30cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57539741843831,"sku":"30-BYRDS-A3-BLK","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9551\/1464\/files\/The-Byrds-art-print-music-map-unique-gift-for-fans-01.jpg?v=1778849815"},{"product_id":"jethro-tull-art-prints-albums-musicians-gift-for-fans","title":"Jethro Tull Art Print | Discography Tube Map","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhich guitarist runs almost the whole way across this Jethro Tull music art print?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJethro Tull fans could tell you Ian Anderson is on all of them, but not always the guitarist who comes closest to matching him. This Jethro Tull art print maps the albums in order with each credited musician as their own line. Martin Barre's line runs almost the whole way, and seeing it drawn out finally gives him his due.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper, textured matte, archival and acid-free. Produced unframed or framed. Deeply researched and designed by me in East Sussex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI plot these in CAD software. Every credited musician becomes a transit line, every album becomes a station, and anyone who appears only once gets a branch line of their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stations run chronologically from This Was in 1968 to RökFlöte in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty-five years sit on this print, and the shape of it is one very long line beside a slightly shorter one, with everything else arriving and leaving around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing a single line the whole way across is where the detail is. The full story on your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContributing musicians on the discography tube map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIan Anderson is credited on all twenty-three albums. Martin Barre joined Stand Up in 1969 and held the guitar chair for the next three decades, which makes him the second-longest-serving member by a very wide margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMick Abrahams plays on the debut, and nowhere else, so his is one of the shortest lines on the print despite being a founder. Glenn Cornick holds the bass for the first three albums, and Clive Bunker the drums for the first four.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Evan brings piano, organ and harpsichord across the 1970s run, the period where the map is at its densest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe orchestral arrangements line is the one worth following closely. It runs across a large part of the catalogue under two different names, credited as David Palmer on the original sleeves and as Dee Palmer since, which is exactly how the credits read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnderson's own credit keeps changing too. It starts with flute, mouth organ and claghorn, and by the last album it reads concert flutes, alto flutes, flute d'amour and Irish whistle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArt Print Specifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one is a Giclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper with a textured matte finish, archival and acid-free, so the colours hold for years. Choose A3, A2 or A1 unframed or framed, ready to hang in a hallway, living room or studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUK\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUSA \/ CAN \/ AUS equivalent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOrientation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e420 x 297 mm (16 x 12 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e16 x 12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e594 x 420 mm (23 x 16 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e24 x 18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e841 x 594 mm (33 x 23 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e36 x 24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many albums are on the map?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwenty-three, from This Was in 1968 to RökFlöte in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is on every album?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIan Anderson, and only Ian Anderson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is Martin Barre in the band?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the second album onwards, across nineteen of the twenty-three, which is the longest run of anyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happened to the original guitarist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMick Abrahams plays on the debut only, so his line stops at the first station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does one name appear two ways?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause the sleeves do. The orchestral arranger is credited as David Palmer on the earlier albums and as Dee Palmer on the later ones, and I follow the credits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the framing options?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnframed, or supplied framed and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it printed like a normal Jethro Tull poster?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. I have every map printed to order as a museum-quality Giclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper, textured matte and acid-free, which is why the smallest names on it stay readable. Choose A3, A2 or A1, unframed or in a wood frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Jethro Tull’s Discography for FREE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am turning the research behind these maps into FREE interactive radar charts, where you pick a musician and follow their line around the albums. I have not charted Jethro Tull yet, so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/pages\/free-music-maps-interactive-discography-maps\" title=\"Request the next FREE discography radar chart\"\u003erequest it here\u003c\/a\u003e and I will research the most requested artists first. The David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, and Steely Dan charts are free to use now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Music Art Print Maps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/music-art-prints\" title=\"Music art prints: the full collection of discography tube map art prints at mikebellmaps.com\"\u003emusic art prints\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/collections\/music-icons-tube-maps\" title=\"music icons tube maps and discography art prints\"\u003eMusic Icons collection\u003c\/a\u003e at mikebellmaps.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the same stretch of British rock, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/products\/deep-purple-discography-tube-map\" title=\"Deep Purple discography tube map art print\"\u003eDeep Purple Discography Map Art Print\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/products\/hawkwind-discography-tube-map\" title=\"Hawkwind discography tube map art print\"\u003eHawkwind Discography Map Art Print\u003c\/a\u003e are natural companion pieces, both built round a single unbroken line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead more about this tube map subject:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/blogs\/mikebellmaps-music-map-art-prints-for-fans\/gift-for-jethro-tull-fans\" title=\"Jethro Tull Albums in Order: 23 Studio Albums and the One Line That Never Breaks\"\u003eJethro Tull Albums in Order: 23 Studio Albums and the One Line That Never Breaks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MikeBellMaps","offers":[{"title":"A3\/42x30cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57491779060087,"sku":"10-TULL-A3-UNF","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2\/60x42cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57080258560375,"sku":"10-TULL-A2-UNF","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2\/60x42cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57080258593143,"sku":"30-TULL-A2-BLK","price":133.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1\/85x60cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57080258658679,"sku":"20-TULL-A1-UNF","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1\/85x60cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57080258691447,"sku":"50-TULL-A1-BLK","price":183.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3\/42x30cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57539741909367,"sku":"30-TULL-A3-BLK","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9551\/1464\/files\/Jethro-Tull-art-print-music-map-unique-gift-for-fans-01.jpg?v=1778849819"},{"product_id":"levellers-discography-tube-map","title":"Levellers Art Print | Discography Tube Map","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat sets this Levellers music art print apart from the other bands I have mapped?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevellers fans are tired of the band being written off as a festival novelty. My Levellers art print maps the albums in order and shows something almost no band I have mapped manages: a core of founding lines that runs right through every station. That staying power is the whole argument for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper, textured matte, archival and acid-free. Produced in A1 only, with US sizing at 36 x 24 in, unframed or framed. Deeply researched and designed by me in East Sussex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI plot these in CAD software. Every credited musician becomes a transit line, every album becomes a station, and anyone who appears only once gets a branch line of their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stations run chronologically from All the Free Commons of England in 1988 to Together All the Way in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the maps I draw are about churn. This one is the opposite, and that is what makes it worth hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot an algorithm. Every connection on this map was plotted by an obsessive fan, album by album. Working just down the road from Brighton, this is one I had been meaning to draw for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContributing musicians on the discography tube map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy Cunningham and Charlie Heather are credited on all seventeen stations. Thirty-five years and not one break in either line. Mark Chadwick and Jonathan Sevink are on fifteen of the seventeen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy Cunningham carries a second credit almost the whole way across as well, because he does the album artwork, which I don't get to draw very often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlan Miles plays on An Agreement Of The People and A Weapon Called the Word and then leaves, and Simon Friend arrives at Levelling the Land in 1991 and runs to Peace in 2020. Matt Savage takes the keyboard chair across the later albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZeitgeist carries the credit fans always stop at. Joe Strummer plays the piano on Just the One.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElsewhere, the branch lines are exactly what you would hope for from this band, with Jem Finer of the Pogues on hurdy-gurdy, Steve Boakes on didgeridoo across several records, Callum Williams on bagpipes and Eddi Reader on backing vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMouth to Mouth brings in the London Metropolitan Orchestra, and the Kick Horns appear on two separate albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArt Print Specifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one is a Giclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper with a textured matte finish, archival and acid-free, so the colours hold for years. Produced in A1, unframed or framed, ready to hang in a hallway, living room or studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUK\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUSA \/ CAN \/ AUS equivalent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOrientation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e841 x 594 mm (33 x 23 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e36 x 24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many albums are on the map?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeventeen releases, from 1988 to 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHas the line-up really not changed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo members are credited on every station, and two more on fifteen of the seventeen. Alan Miles leaves after A Weapon Called the Word and Simon Friend joins at the fourth release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Joe Strummer on the map?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, playing piano on one track of Zeitgeist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the bass player credited twice?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause Jeremy Cunningham does the artwork as well, and the sleeves credit him for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA1 only, 841 x 594 mm, with a US equivalent of 36 x 24 in. The density of the credits needs the larger sheet to stay legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the framing options?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnframed, or supplied framed and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from a Levellers poster?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA standard poster is printed fast on thin, glossy stock. This is a Giclée art print on 230gsm archival acid-free fine art paper with a textured matte finish, so the fine line work stays sharp and the colours hold. It is available in A1, unframed or in a wood frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Levellers’ Discography for FREE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am turning the research behind these maps into FREE interactive radar charts, where you pick a musician and follow their line around the albums. I have not charted Levellers yet, so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/pages\/free-music-maps-interactive-discography-maps\" title=\"Request the next FREE discography radar chart\"\u003erequest it here\u003c\/a\u003e and I will research the most requested artists first. The David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, and Steely Dan charts are free to use now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Music Art Print Maps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/music-art-prints\" title=\"Music art prints: the full collection of discography tube map art prints at mikebellmaps.com\"\u003emusic art prints\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/collections\/music-icons-tube-maps\" title=\"music icons tube maps and discography art prints\"\u003eMusic Icons collection\u003c\/a\u003e at mikebellmaps.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJonathan Sevink also plays on a Hawkwind release, so the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/products\/hawkwind-discography-tube-map\" title=\"Hawkwind discography tube map art print\"\u003eHawkwind Discography Map Art Print\u003c\/a\u003e is a direct companion piece, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/products\/brighton-hove-albion-football-club-art-print-map\" title=\"Brighton and Hove Albion tube map art print\"\u003eBrighton and Hove Albion Map Art Print\u003c\/a\u003e covers the same city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead more about this tube map subject:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/blogs\/mikebellmaps-music-map-art-prints-for-fans\/levellers-albums-in-order-musicians\" title=\"Levellers Discography: The Albums in Order, 1988 to 2023\"\u003eLevellers Discography: The Albums in Order, 1988 to 2023\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MikeBellMaps","offers":[{"title":"A1\/85x60cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57080255676791,"sku":"20-LEVEL-A1-UNF","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1\/85x60cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57080255709559,"sku":"50-LEVEL-A1-BLK","price":183.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9551\/1464\/files\/the-levellers-discography-music-map-wall-art-in-black-frame-a1-size.jpg?v=1780827244"},{"product_id":"mumford-sons-discography-tube-map","title":"Mumford and Sons Art Print | Discography Tube Map","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhere does the banjo line stop on this Mumford and Sons music art print?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMumford and Sons fans have spent fifteen years being told this is just a banjo band. My Mumford and Sons art print maps the albums in order and shows the banjo line stopping halfway across. The map makes an argument the records cannot make on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper, textured matte, archival and acid-free. Produced unframed or framed. Deeply researched and designed by me in East Sussex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI plot these in CAD software. Every credited musician becomes a transit line, every album becomes a station, and anyone who appears only once gets a branch line of their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stations run chronologically from Sigh No More in 2009 to Rushmere in 2025 and include the records the band made under other names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo stations on this map are not Mumford and Sons albums at all. Laura Marling's I Speak Because I Can is on there because three of them play on it, and Marcus Mumford's solo record is on there because it is the same line continuing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt rewards every closer look, particularly around 2015, where one line ends and the map changes shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContributing musicians on the discography tube map\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Mumford is the only line that calls at every station. Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane run everything except the solo album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinston Marshall's banjo line is the one that stops. He plays on the first three Mumford and Sons records and on the Laura Marling album, and after Wilder Mind, he is gone from the map entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Marling station is a surprise for most people. Marcus Mumford drums on it, Winston Marshall plays banjo, and Ted Dwane plays double bass, so the band appears on her record as a backing group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBabel carries the best guest credit in the catalogue. Paul Simon plays electric guitar and sings backing vocals on a version of The Boxer, with Jerry Douglas on Dobro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilder Mind brings in James Ford, Thomas Bartlett and Aaron Dessner of The National, and Dessner returns on Rushmere a decade later. The Johannesburg EP adds Baaba Maal, The Very Best and Beatenberg as featured artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe solo album in 2022 is the densest station of all, with twenty credited musicians. Phoebe Bridgers, Brandi Carlile, Clairo, Monica Martin and Danielle Ponder sing on it, and the players include Blake Mills, Jim Keltner, Pino Palladino and Steve Ferrone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArt Print Specifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach one is a Giclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper with a textured matte finish, archival and acid-free, so the colours hold for years. Choose A3, A2 or A1 unframed or framed, ready to hang in a hallway, living room or studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUK\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eUSA \/ CAN \/ AUS equivalent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOrientation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e420 x 297 mm (16 x 12 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e16 x 12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e594 x 420 mm (23 x 16 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e24 x 18 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eA1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e841 x 594 mm (33 x 23 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003e36 x 24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLandscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is a Laura Marling album on the map?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause Marcus Mumford, Winston Marshall and Ted Dwane all play on I Speak Because I Can, so their lines run through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens to the banjo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinston Marshall's line ends after Wilder Mind, and the later stations carry keyboards, strings and horns instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Paul Simon really on a Mumford and Sons record?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, playing guitar and singing on a version of The Boxer on Babel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich album has the most credited musicians?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarcus Mumford's 2022 solo album, with twenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the map in release order?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The stations run chronologically from 2009 to 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the framing options?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnframed, or supplied framed and ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a Mumford and Sons poster or an art print?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt fills the same spot on the wall as a Mumford and Sons poster, but I print it as a museum-quality Giclée on 230gsm premium fine art paper, textured matte and archival acid-free. It comes in A3, A2 or A1, unframed or in a wood frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Mumford and Sons’ Discography for FREE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am turning the research behind these maps into FREE interactive radar charts, where you pick a musician and follow their line around the albums. I have not charted Mumford and Sons yet, so \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/pages\/free-music-maps-interactive-discography-maps\" title=\"Request the next FREE discography radar chart\"\u003erequest it here\u003c\/a\u003e and I will research the most requested artists first. The David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Rolling Stones, and Steely Dan charts are free to use now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Music Art Print Maps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/music-art-prints\" title=\"Music art prints: the full collection of discography tube map art prints at mikebellmaps.com\"\u003emusic art prints\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/collections\/all\" title=\"all tube map art prints at Mike Bell Maps\"\u003eAll Tube Map Art Prints collection\u003c\/a\u003e at mikebellmaps.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause James Ford plays on Wilder Mind, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/products\/arctic-monkeys-discography-map\" title=\"Arctic Monkeys discography tube map art print\"\u003eArctic Monkeys Discography Map Art Print\u003c\/a\u003e is a direct companion piece, alongside the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/products\/fleetwood-mac-gift-for-fans-discography-tube-map\" title=\"Fleetwood Mac discography tube map art print\"\u003eFleetwood Mac Discography Map Art Print\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRead more about this tube map subject:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/blogs\/mikebellmaps-music-map-art-prints-for-fans\/mumford-and-sons-gift-guide\" title=\"Mumford and Sons Albums in Order: All Six Studio Albums, 2009 to 2026\"\u003eMumford and Sons Albums in Order: All Six Studio Albums, 2009 to 2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MikeBellMaps","offers":[{"title":"A3\/42x30cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57491786203511,"sku":"10-MUMF-A3-UNF","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2\/60x42cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57080251777399,"sku":"10-MUMF-A2-UNF","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A2\/60x42cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57080251810167,"sku":"30-MUMF-A2-BLK","price":133.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1\/85x60cm \/ Unframed","offer_id":57080251875703,"sku":"20-MUMF-A1-UNF","price":69.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A1\/85x60cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57080251908471,"sku":"50-MUMF-A1-BLK","price":183.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3\/42x30cm \/ Framed","offer_id":57539743514999,"sku":"30-MUMF-A3-BLK","price":97.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9551\/1464\/files\/MUMFORD-AND-SONS-MUSIC-MAP-04.jpg?v=1778849781"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/9551\/1464\/collections\/Billy-Bragg-music-maps-discography-art_a1-framed-room.jpg?v=1792507299","url":"https:\/\/mikebellmaps.com\/collections\/folk-and-folk-rock-music-maps-gifts-for-fans.oembed","provider":"MikeBellMaps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}