A collection of songs based on the ten biblical plagues that take place in the book of Exodus. These songs were commissioned by a British arts organization called Artangel to form part of a large-scale public art event. The Margate Exodus takes place in September 2006, transforming a dilapidated seaside town on the North Kent Coast into the setting for a vibrant modern recreation of the Israelites" flight from Egypt. During the event, the plague songs will be performed by local singers and musicians. Contributions on this CD come from Scott Walker, Rufus Wainright, Brian Eno, Robert Wyatt, Stephin Merritt, Laurie Anderson, and Imogen Heap.