--- product_id: 55599120 title: "Barton Hollow" brand: "the civil wars" price: "£18.01" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/55599120-barton-hollow store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Barton Hollow **Brand:** the civil wars **Price:** £18.01 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Barton Hollow by the civil wars - **How much does it cost?** £18.01 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/55599120-barton-hollow) ## Best For - the civil wars enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted the civil wars brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Barton Hollow ## Images ![Barton Hollow - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rBGPLTlCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Back to basics - done to perfection! *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 2, 2011* This album has restored my faith in quality music, made by talented artists. It's not often anymore that I get introduced to much new music, except what I may hear on satellite radio. I sort of have a rule that if I hear a song in rotation four or five times that I really like, I buy it - and usually investigate the full album. Such was the case with The Civil Wars (TCW). The title track of this album, "Barton Hollow" (pronounced 'holler') was and still is in regular rotation, and after deciding I liked this song, I dug deeper. I purchased the album for myself and have since given it as gifts.I don't often write reviews about products of art (music, movies, books) because by nature any such review is wholly subjective. People who like what you like will say your review was helpful, and people who don't like it will say it isn't. It is also difficult to describe in words what a particular music means to you personally, what it is about it that appeals to you or moves you. I will try to say enough to give my five-star review context, and I hope that is helpful in some way.My musical tastes are at times very broad and eclectic, and at times very narrow and focused. I think that is probably true of many people. If I had to pin myself to a single genre, it would be rock certainly... and probably classic rock more specifically. Part of that is because I 'came of age' when that music was new, and part of it is because the more new music I hear, the more I realize the lost talent and quality of that golden age of rock. So there you have it. I'm one of those grumpy guys who mostly hates new music and feels that there is very little new talent out there, and what little there is is not being offered to us by the recording industry. There, I said it.I was a little afraid of the genre labels attached to this album: "Folk", "Country".... hmmm. Neither of those are going to get much shelf space in my music collection, and even less play time on my device of choice. But I listened anyway, and what I heard was one of the most amazing albums that I have heard in years! The music in this collection is beautiful in its minimalism approach - primarily just acoustic guitar, some piano, and two outstanding voices that were made to sing together. The harmonies in the vocals are the sort of magic that comes along rarely. TCW sing together as if they have been doing it all their lives, when in fact they have known each other only a few short years. The natural chemistry is fabulous, and cannot be manufactured. This duo is the real thing!Most of the songs in the collection are down tempo and a bit dark lyrically. This works perfectly for the incredible vocals. There is no competition between the voices and the instruments, no wall of sound in the way of the magical harmonies. This album is as close to perfection as I've ever heard. "Barton Hollow" is to the singer/songwriter genre what "The Dark Side of the Moon" was to progressive rock.One special track to me is the sole instrumental song on the album "The Violet Hour". One of the best short simple instrumentals I've ever heard. It has a beautiful and haunting melody that is so good, I can play it in my head while listening to other music - it's that strong. The one previous work that this album does remind me of is the Robert Plant / Allison Krause masterpiece of a few years ago. I'm really surprised I've never read or heard any other reviews draw that comparison. If you like the Plant/Krause combination, you will almost certainly love TCW's Barton Hollow. But don't mistake that comparison to imply that there is a 'me too' element. This is a beautifully original and fresh piece of work by an extremely talented duo that will hopefully be around for many years. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best albums of 2011 *by M***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 1, 2012* I don't usually review music in this public setting. Let's face it, most people know what they're getting. Sometimes it's a little better than you expect, sometimes not. Every once in a while you have to try something new. Experiment if you will, on some new artists. I came upon The Black Keys on the recommendation of my son and now I'm collecting all their back albums.I had seen "Barton Hollow" in stores and on-line for a while but resisted buying. For some reason I got the impression that it was just another country act. While I do have some country in my collection, I tend to lean toward rock and jazz. Hell, I probably have more classical music in my collection than country. Still, I do listen occasionally. Big surprise though, this really isn't country except for maybe one track. So what kind of music is this. It is a blend of pop, folk and yes a dash of country. I don't know if Joy Williams and John Paul White are married or romantically involved but the album cover would suggest they are, not to mention the beauty of the songs they've penned and produced.Speaking of production, this album is one of the best I've heard from a technical perspective. I've listened to it on high quality open backed headphones, on two very good home theater systems as well as an analog dedicated stereo only set up and wow! White plays a very good acoustic guitar and Williams helps out on piano and keyboard. Several other musicians appear as well on various tracks including some haunting strings. The title track is now getting some airplay on some alternative stations I listen to, but I'm equally impressed with some of their quieter stuff. Listening to "Poison & Wine" for example and the constant refrain, "I don't love you but I always will." Chillingly beautiful. I'm having a hard time pegging this duo to someone else's sound. I've come up with The Everly Brothers and The Pierces. In any case this may be my favorite album of the year. I'm searching for more of their music. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Civil Wars make an explosive duo *by D***A on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 26, 2012* I first ran across Civil Wars from my friend Jeff with whom I share a genuine love of music. He told me I had to listen to Barton Hollow this duo and so I did, and did, and did again. I could not believe the vocal strength of this man and woman and the solid guitar work that drove them. It is a rare find to hear vocal interplay the way they do it. Take Poison and Wine, where their vocals work as instruments to build to a crescendo though the song where you fill and feel that duality of "you know I don't love you but I always will". They sing it like we've seen it in our own lives and perform in a way that captures us and demands that we not stop listening. They sing our pain like they've lived it more than we have. They sing our joy like we should reallyl feel it but probably don't. The everpresent question of "How do these people know me? How do they know I've gone through that?" Joy Williams and John Paul White have come into our lives to stay. Not just that short visit only to be put on the shelf with all the other one and dones. This is the duo that knows you, knows your soul and, like that battle at Shiloh, makes that fierce charge that overtakes your defenses and captures you in ways you'll be delighted in. Listn to "My Father's Father" and you'll see that ticket in your head clear as day. Hear "No Ordinary Love" and you will knowit, believe it and want it! Experience the Civil Wars and you will come away a different person. Your mind will be taken along with your heart and your soul will cry for more. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/55599120-barton-hollow](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/55599120-barton-hollow) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*