Hi Mike, it is such a great album and it's surprising that not many people seem to know about it. I never seem to read about it in magazines or online. Just one of these albums that seems to have a bit of a cult following. I think if the legal disputes were sorted and it got a proper vinyl reissue it would raise its profile. I've also got The Waterson's Frost & Fire: A Calendar Of Ritual And Magical Songs, which is more traditional with only the Watersons; voices. Not my thing so much. Earlier in the year, I passed on a few Martin Carthy solo albums and I'm kicking myself now. Cheers, Jack
Great topic Jack, loved it! I always thought my first favourite band, The Motors, should have been a lot bigger than they were. Three albums, one big hit, a string of misses, then oblivion. A few of the bands you showed I have connections with - I've got the first album (on CD) by The Silver Jews but it was a bit downbeat for me though I should give it another go. The Tindersticks would maybe be a British equivalent? I have a 'Best of Moby Grape' album on vinyl (bought in Holland), but it turns out it's just a reissue of that debut LP, great stuff. I still haven't got to Shack. I have a best-of Martin Carthy CD which I always dig out in the autumn, and I saw him live in Manchester back in the day. I've done videos on both World Party (RIP Karl) and the Fannies. Looking forward to your big number! Cheers.
Many thanks, James! The Silver Jews probably aren't for everyone. I don't think I've heard their first album though. American Water, Bright Flight and Lookout Mountain Lookout Sea are brilliant. Moby Grape's first is by far the best, though Wow and Moby Grape '69 are great albums too. You can't beat the Fannies... just a brilliantly consistent band. I'm away to check out your video. My big number will probably be released mid-December. Then I'm going into hiding over Christmas. Cheers for watching!
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A brilliant topic, Jack! Looking forward to seeing who you shine a much-deserved spotlight on 👍
Best wishes,
Christian
Cheers Christian! No one too obscure, probably more bands that didn't hit the heights that they maybe deserved. In my humble opinion, of course 🙂
Hello Jack. Lal and Mike Waterson was a big (and pleasant) surprise. I discovered them via Martin Carthy and The Watersons. Cheers Mike 👍👍
Hi Mike, it is such a great album and it's surprising that not many people seem to know about it. I never seem to read about it in magazines or online. Just one of these albums that seems to have a bit of a cult following. I think if the legal disputes were sorted and it got a proper vinyl reissue it would raise its profile. I've also got The Waterson's Frost & Fire: A Calendar Of Ritual And Magical Songs, which is more traditional with only the Watersons; voices. Not my thing so much. Earlier in the year, I passed on a few Martin Carthy solo albums and I'm kicking myself now. Cheers, Jack
Great topic Jack, loved it! I always thought my first favourite band, The Motors, should have been a lot bigger than they were. Three albums, one big hit, a string of misses, then oblivion. A few of the bands you showed I have connections with - I've got the first album (on CD) by The Silver Jews but it was a bit downbeat for me though I should give it another go. The Tindersticks would maybe be a British equivalent? I have a 'Best of Moby Grape' album on vinyl (bought in Holland), but it turns out it's just a reissue of that debut LP, great stuff. I still haven't got to Shack. I have a best-of Martin Carthy CD which I always dig out in the autumn, and I saw him live in Manchester back in the day. I've done videos on both World Party (RIP Karl) and the Fannies. Looking forward to your big number! Cheers.
Many thanks, James! The Silver Jews probably aren't for everyone. I don't think I've heard their first album though. American Water, Bright Flight and Lookout Mountain Lookout Sea are brilliant. Moby Grape's first is by far the best, though Wow and Moby Grape '69 are great albums too. You can't beat the Fannies... just a brilliantly consistent band. I'm away to check out your video. My big number will probably be released mid-December. Then I'm going into hiding over Christmas. Cheers for watching!