Whippersnapper, Promises,  LP UK WPS Records 1985 - WPS001

The band's vibrant and innovative debut album was recorded at Birmingham's Abattoir by engineers Alan Caves and Dave Snead. The arrangements and sensibility of Martin Jenkins and Kevin Dempsey are truly evident. The cover art is by Andrew Esson, based on a photograph by Jim Botton.

Il primo, vibrante e carico di novità, disco del gruppo viene registrato all'Abattoir di Birmingham dai fonici Alan Caves e Dave Snead. Gli arrangiamenti e la sensibilità di Martin Jenkins e Kevin Dempsey sono davvero in grande evidenza. La grafica di copertina è opera Andrew Esson sulla base di una fotografia di Jim Botton.

Tracks Side A: Whenever (3:02) - Banks of the Sweet Primroses (4:01) - An Sean Bhean Bhocht / The Gipsy's Rest / Atholl - Highlanders' Farewell to Loch Katrine (5:46) - John Gaudie / John Broke the Prison Door (4:52) - One Way Donkey Ride (5:50) - Tracks Side B: Hard Times of Old England (3:36) - Downtown Rodeo (3:36) - Carolanning: Mrs. Bermingham / Mrs. Maxwell / John Jameson (4:37) - Loving Hannah (5:17) - Lizzie Wan (5:45)

Musicians: Dave Swarbrick, violin, mandolin, vocals - Chris Leslie, violin, mandolin, vocal - Martin Jenkins, mandocello, mandolin, flute, vocals - Kevin Dempsey, guitar, vocals