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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A truly great folk album, with the members of Jethro Tull!, April 26, 2000
This Album is a must have for lovers of good folk music, as well as for classic Jethro Tull fans. Being a Tull fan myself, I've came to know of this album through it's extensive links to Tull - The album was produced by Ian Anderson, David Palmer of Jethro Tull, and Robin Black. It also features all the members of Jethro Tull of that time (minus John Evans) playing their instruments. It was recorded between Tull tours, as Prior was a friend of the band and sang backing vocals on some Tull records. Prior has a special and rare gift of a voice, which may put her in the same category as other, no less talented folk singers. But a quick glance at the album proves that this is no regular folk album, consisting of new renditions to old and loved folk songs - all the truly great songs on this album are new ones, all written by Prior herself. One may wnder, after listening to this album, which so successfully incorporates Rock influences with familiar folkish songs, why Maddy Prior isn't a more recognized name, but the answers to this question are not to be found in this record. If you consider yourself a folk lover or a Tull fan, buy this album now, and prepare for many hours of pleasure, enjoying Maddy Prior's warm voice.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Go Maddy!!, October 29, 2004
Maddy has held my heart ever since I first heard Steeleye Span some 30 years ago, when I was in my mid-teens. When she released this solo album several years ago, I was stoked. The fact that there were JT members aboard was a plus, but Maddy didn't need them to make this album great. Her song writing, her lilting voice just send me.
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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Goopy, but good., July 12, 2002
Admittedly, this pop-oriented album has some of Prior's more embarassing moments on it (at least as seen through a traditionalist filter...) Many of the instrumental flourishes go way overboard, ranging from Spinal Tappish electric guitars to an overly-eager flute, and ne'er has Maddy sounded more like Judy Collins. Still, there are some lovely tunes on here, such as "Gutter Geese," and if you are willing to forgive Prior and producer Ian Anderson their various synthy and proggy foibles, this disc certainly has its charms.
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