This is a concept album of music from the Napoleonic wars conceived by Robert A. White and played by The New Scorpion Band. Much of the music is treated in an historical manner, while the rest is given a 'Filmic' quality. Robert first conceived this recording after working on "Sharpe's Sword" and realising that there were no complete recordings of Napoleonic Music.

"The New Scorpion Band is one of those groups that I have heard tracks and songs from and I really like their approach to the songs and music. They use contemporary instruments that just sound so old. There is no synthesiser here just a mellow harmonium that is augmented by a bassoon, side drum, flutes and Uilleann Pipes, tin whistles and many others. Throw in the lead vocals of Tim Laycock that have a distinctive style and you have a unique sound. Together with Brian Gulland, Robin Jeffrey, Colin Thompson, Robert White and guest member Michael Gregory, Laycock has blended a superb collection of evocative songs on this CD. On The Plains of Waterloo the standout tracks - for me - are The Route Has Just Come for the Blues, Drink Old England Dry, the title track and Bold Nelson's Praise... Napoleonic buffs should really try to get hold a of a copy of this band's work as it will transport you into the great era." - RICHARD MOORE, NAPOLEONIC GUIDE

"...another NSB blockbuster. The band's delicate and skilful use of baroque and other instruments provide a convincing musical insight into the military life of men and women in the early 1800s... the NSB 'take' on the defeat of Old Boney has a compellingly realistic charm and could form the basis for background to a more factual TV documentary reading of the life of Sir Arthur Wellesley or Admiral Horatio Nelson. Again there are sensible sleeve notes and the usual smashing songs, tunes and arrangements - this is FAB! - buy it."

"Now this is something special...The set list is fascinating, and fully annotated..this five piece acoustic band provide a rich sound tapestry...the music is guaranteed to warm anybody up, especially the harmony vocals, which really boom through the speakers." - FOLK ON TAP

"Reflective, enthusiastic,catchy... For those who love pure traditional music on acoustic instruments, intermingled with fine, balanced singing, this is an excellent record." - GOE VOLLEK Belgium