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Track Listings

1	A Maid That's Deep in Love
2	When I Was in My Prime
3	Lord Franklin
4	Cruel Sister
5	Jack Orion

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UK remastered reissue of the British folk super-group's 1970 album. 5 tracks including 'A Maid That's Deep in Love'.2001.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.55 x 5 x 0.43 inches; 3.46 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Castle Music Uk
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2008
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 22, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Castle Music Uk
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00005AFO0
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

Best Sellers Rank: #155,047 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #257 in British Folk
- #1,424 in Traditional Jazz & Ragtime (CDs & Vinyl)
- #2,038 in Traditional Folk (CDs & Vinyl)

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pam obrien

Great album, great service

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2023

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There isn't much to say about Pentangle's Cruel Sister album that hasn't already been said, its a great record! buy a phenomenally talented group! The first record I received was warped (no fault of the shipper, ziarecords) but they quickly sent a perfect replacement. Great service!

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Patrick P.

Excellent album!

Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2022

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This vinyl record is a reproduction and strangely is twice as thick as most records, which was most likely the reason why I had to manually readjust the pitch. Once that was done, the sound quality has been good. No pops and crackles like most resold copies.

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mianfei

Pentangle's masterpiece, with exceptionally clear sound

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2003

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Though overshadowed by Sweet Child and Basket Of Light , the dreamy, melodic beauty of "Cruel Sister" stands as the high point of Pentangle's exploration of the fusion of folk with jazz and rock elements.

Adding electric guitar for the first time to the already ethereal atmospheres of Basket Of Light , though many fans did not appreciate it, makes Pentangle's sound much deeper. This was clear from the way in which the voices and instruments interweave on the epic "Jack Orion", which actually never gets boring owing to the fact that the sections do not repeat: they vary with guitars, voices, recorders many times. The title tune was almost as dreamy as Laura Nyro's "Brown Earth", even if built from a quite different story.

On the other side, McShee's amazing voice was never better seen than on "When I Was In My Prime", which despite being a capella, still is recognisable as Pentangle. It is most refreshing to se McShee allowed so much space especially with the sharp remastered sound, and on "A Maid That's Deep In Love", she sang perhaps even better: reflective yet never despairing, romantic yet never sentimental. "Lord Franklin" was even more subtle than the other songs, yet the electric guitar's melody ought to surprise those used to the more folksy "Sweet Child". Indeed, the remastered sound allows one to see how they both complement and supplement each other in a remarkable manner.

On the whole, an atmospheric masterpiece matching almost anything in its era, rivalling Van Morrison's Astral Weeks and Moondance , Tim Buckley's Lorca and Happy Sad , Steeleye's Hark! The Village Wait and Laura Nyro's Christmas And The Beads Of Sweat .

Pentangle adopted an even more electrified style on the equally brilliant Reflection the following year, but that proved to be the end of their best days. "Cruel Sister", though, still should be heard.

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Jeff Blount

Absolute perfection! Full lineup at their peak💃

Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022

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Jack Orion is amazing on Bert’s album, but with Jaqui sharing vocals and the extended improvisation at the end, this song alone is worth the price of admission!

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K Brennan

Fantastic

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2009

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Pentangle never disappoints with their music. When you hear a song by them, you know it's going to be just beautiful. This album has 5 songs on it, the last of which is around 20 minutes long, and the highlight of the album. The first four songs are all very good, but the last track "Jack Orion" vastly overshadows everything else.

The only reason I gave this four stars, is that collectively as an album, Pentangle has done better. :)

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Jack Keck

I like this one

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2017

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I found the title cut to be the least enjoyable of all the songs on this cd. I like this one, but prefer THE PENTANGLE or SWEET CHILD and would recommend either of these as a first album to get.

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Lynne

but it is still as beautiful now as it was then - Jacqui McShee's lovely ...

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2014

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Old Celtic ballads combined with dazzling instrumental work. Had this as a record album back in the 70's, and bought the CD from Amazon for the nostalgia, but it is still as beautiful now as it was then - Jacqui McShee's lovely vocals, and amazing complex and beautiful guitar work by Bert Jansch and John Renbourne, interesting rhythms. "Jack Orion" runs on a bit, but tells a good tale. I also have the "Basket of Light" CD, also excellent.

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John

This is one of my favorite Pentangle album

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2017

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This is one of my favorite Pentangle album. Cruel Sister was a song I heard on the radio in early 1971 that piqued my interest in English Folk-Rock genre,

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classics 1952

じんわり心にしみてくる

Reviewed in Japan on May 29, 2014

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Cruel Sister 佳曲　聞けば聞くほど心にしみてくる感じです。

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Peter

Beautiful Album

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2018

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Just as good now as it was when I first got it on Vinyl..... brought back so many memories. Guitar work to die for and the vocals are sublime.

Michael Munk Pedersen

Yet a masterful performance

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2013

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The first four offerings from Pentangle ranks amongst the peaks of not just folkrock music; but all music in general. The musicianship is so excellent, that few other outfits comes near. It' simply beautiful music.

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wayne j grundy

Superb Folk - buy next after Basket of Light

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2019

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Stunning album, not sure about modern pressing but don’t have the original to compare

Blade

Folk.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2017

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Very good folk album.

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