They Called Her Babylon

Steeleye Span | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 7, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Park Records
• ASIN: B0001KJO38
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #217,612 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The premier English folk-rock group is back in top form, May 27, 2004

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R. V. Oftedahl (Prince Edward Island, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: They Called Her Babylon (Audio CD)

Having just returned from catching two shows of Steeleye Span's 35th anniversary tour in England, the band and the new material on this CD prove these pioneer English folkies are still finding new territory for their unique blend of traditional melodies, ancient lyrics, and electric interpretations. The lovely voice of Maddy Prior has only improved over the years; the fiddle work of Peter Knight is still the backbone of the band's trademark sound, and new member, guitarist Ken Nicol of the Albion Band, is a supurb addition to Steeleye's always stellar lineup. "Babylon" includes many fine tunes, but it is the title track, based on the story of a women who defended her home against Parlimentarians during the English Civil War, that is the clear highlight. An impressive return to the very best of their folk-rock roots, "Babylon" is a must for old and new Steeleye Spanners alike.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't overlook this one, October 18, 2004

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Michael L. Knapp (Placerville, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: They Called Her Babylon (Audio CD)

This is a really good album. Just a very small notch below a "5". Some people have a tendancy to overlook the last several albums because they aren't All Around My Hat or Please To See The King or any one of their older albums. Get over it and really give this one a listen. The band continues to evolve and are still capable of turning a great batch of tunes and this one gets better & better with repeated listenings. Gay Wood did a great job on the albums recorded with her, but it's nice to have Maddy Prior back into the band most associated with her. It would have been nice to have Gay & Maddy singing together again, but hey, ya can't have everything.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An incredible return to classic Steeleye Span., January 12, 2005

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Ed Dinty (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: They Called Her Babylon (Audio CD)

A great surprise, an excellent release.
Most Steeleye Span fans will find something of value in each of their albums, and I'm no exception. While I've enjoyed their recent offerings, some albums were a bit uneven. So "They Called Her Baylon" was a really nice surprise. The band seems to have a new life, returning to the style that first attracted me. (This album could stand next to "Below the Salt" or "Parcel Of Rogues", it has that same feel.)
Check this one out. You won't be dissapointed.