genre: folk
country: uk
quality: lossless (ape, cue, log, scans)
size: 541 mb misc.: 2007
Tapestry of Delights:
A very pleasant folk-rock outfit. Celia Humphries' vocals are extremely appealing. Both albums are now sought-after. Of particular note was the first one, especially the title track, a delicate and mysterious acoustic song which really was rather special. The remaining material wasn't quite as good but it showcased Humphries' lovely vocals, which were mostly accompanied by sparse instrumentation. Other highlights include good arrangements of the traditional numbers, She Moved Thro' The Fair and Nothing Special, which was also put out on 45.
The second album is better overall. Tracks like Fool, Murdoch, Streets Of Derry and Sally Free And Easy showcase Humphries' gorgeous vocals and the instrumentation is fuller and more ambitious. Sally Free And Easy, probably the album's highlight, has a lovely piano intro and the final track, Sally On The Shore is well worth a listen.
Clarke was subsequently a session player. Lyons and Eden both later played with Mr. Fox and Lyons went onto Five Hand Feel. Fleming later joined the J.S.D Band.
Cd1 (49'02"):
01. "Soldiers Three" 1:49
02. "Murdoch" 5:10
03. "Streets Of Derry" 7:34
04. "Sally Free And Easy" 10:10
05. "Fool" 5:21
06. "Adam's Toon" 1:12
07. "Geordie" 5:06
08. "While The Iron Is Hot" 3:21
09. "Little Sadie" 3:11
10. "Polly On The Shore" 6:08
Cd2 (2007 bonus) (41'59") :
"Soldiers Three" (remix)
"Murdoch" (remix)
"Streets of Derry" (remix)
"Fool" (remix)
"Geordie" (remix)
"Little Sadie" (remix)
"Polly on the Shore" (remix)
"Forest Fire" (1971 BBC session)
"Little Black Cloud" (1970 demo)
Bias Boshell - guitars, piano, acoustic 12-string, vocals
Celia Humphris - vocals
Barry Clarke - lead guitar
Unwin Brown - drums, percussion, vocals
David Costa - acoustic guitar, electric 12-string, dulcimer
on CD 1;
Tony Cox - bass (track 04), arrangement (track 08)
Michael Jefferies - harp (track 08)
on CD 2;
Additional keyboards arranged and played by Bias Boshell
Acoustic guitar intro to track 02 recorded by Raf Costa
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