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Pentangle - Light Flight: The Anthology (2002)
Label: Castle | 2CD | MP3 320 kbps | Scans | 315 MB
Genre: Folk Rock, Psychedelic Folk, British Folk Rock

At this point, there have been more Pentangle compilations than some people have had hot dinners, and certainly more than the number of albums released by the original band. However, each new collection refines things a bit more, and this time around they might have come up with the ultimate version. Kicking off with "Let No Man Steal Your Thyme" from their first release, and working through to the epic "Cruel Sister," from the album of the same name, this is as fair an exhibition of their talents as you'll find (and it's different from the 1997 anthology also called Light Flight). While the intertwining guitars of Bert Jansch and John Renbourn are the front-line joy, especially on songs like "Pentangling" and "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat," the contributions of other members shouldn't be overlooked. Jacqui McShee's voice gave a rare beauty to so many of their songs, while the rhythm section of Terry Cox and Danny Thompson was unmatched for subtlety throughout, capable of driving without forcing, and proving a wonderful grounding for pieces like "Train Song." As with any collection like this, there are a few great pieces that didn't make the cut, like the band's definitive take on "Willy O'Winsbury," and their magnificent (but long) "Jack Orion." It's a reminder (if one were needed), that the scope of this band lays far past the boundaries of folk. However, you can't have everything in one package, and this is as good as it gets. No rarities (all of which were mined long ago), but most all of the high spots.



Tracklist:

CD1:
01. Let No Man Steal Your Thyme
02. Waltz
03. I've Got A Feeling
04. Three Part Thing
05. Bruton Town
06. Lord Franklin
07. Once I Had A Sweetheart
08. Will The Circle Be Unbroken?
09. Train Song
10. House Carpenter
11. Sovay
12. Sally Go Round The Roses
13. I Loved A Lass
14. The Cuckoo
15. The Trees They Do Grow High
16. Rain And Snow

CD2:
01. Omie Wise
02. Light Flight
03. A Maid That's Deep In Love
04. Cold Mountain
05. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
06. Wedding Dress
07. No More My Lord
08. Pentangling
09. Wy Behind The Sun
10. Travelling Song
11. When I Get Home
12. Sweet Child
13. Watch The Steps
14. So Clear
15. The Cruel Sister

[ pentangle light flight the anthology 2002 ] @ 13 октября 2011 в 09:01