Sunsets I've Galloped Into

Archie Fisher

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 20, 1996)
• Original Release Date: 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Red House
• ASIN: B000001BAW
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #40,306 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scotland's finest singer songwriter at his best, August 25, 1999

By A Customer

A magical recording by the finest voice in Scottish folk music - deep and rich as his country's glens and lochs. Archie's lovely relaxed guitar picking is beautifully accompanied by a few other instruments and he casts a spell over the listener with a series of gentle ballads about characters and places he knows and loves. "Ashfields and Brine", "Shipyard Apprentice", "Cuillins of Home" and "Merry England" display his love of place, "Gunsmoke and Whiskey" and "Bill Hosie" are marvellous evocations of interesting characters. However his "love" songs are totally stunning - "The Prescence" is one of the most affecting pieces of music imaginable - achingly poetic story of an ageing spinster's regrets and proud faith. Another highlight is his recitation "The Black Horse" - brilliant - no effects, no music, just pure voice and perfect delivery. Haunting! Do yourself a favour - buy this album.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ARCHIE AT THE TOP OF HIS FORM..., April 26, 2001

By	Larry L. Looney (Austin, Texas USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is without a doubt one of the finest CDs in my collection, and has been one of my favorites for many years. Archie Fisher's voice is pure magic -- and the songs he writes (or, in some cases, chooses) match it perfectly. The melodies are haunting and beautiful, but what really stands out for me in these selections is the pure quality of the words -- this is poetry at its finest. There's not a single weak track among these here, but the one that gets deep into my soul every time I hear it is 'The presence' -- a song could not possibly be more perfectly written.

Archie's releases are few and far between over the last few years -- this was recorded back in the 80s, and it, I believe, is actually his latest recording. Rumor has it he's been working on a new one for a year or two -- let's hope it proves to be true. Many thanks to Red House for making this fine album more readily available to stateside music fans.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A folk singer with a rich voice and wonderful stories!, May 27, 1998

By A Customer

I first heard Archie in concert back in the mid 80's when he was touring with Garnet Rodgers, another excellent folksinger. This album is a re-release on CD of an earlier LP. Archie has a wonderfull voice: rich, deep, and I believe a Scottish accent. The songs here are all full of stories about people and places in Archie's life. All of the songs are well written (by Archie - some in collaboration) and delivered. One of my favorites is the song "Shipyard Apprentice" about a man growing up by a shipyard on the Clyde River in Scotland. I love the phrase from this song that "it was tears that made the Clyde." "Silver Coin" is a beautiful love song about a woman who "rings like a silver coin thrown down on stone." "Bill Hosie" is a tragic song about a man that built a plane and what happened to him. "Gunsmoke & Wiskey" is about a special friendship of Archie's. I haven't listened to these songs in many years, probably 8, yet remembering this album brings their melodies back to me today very strong.