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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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Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2023
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!
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2022
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.
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2003
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.
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.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2022
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!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2009
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. :)
The only reason I gave this four stars, is that collectively as an album, Pentangle has done better. :)
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2017
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.
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2014
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.
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2017
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
5.0 out of 5 stars
じんわり心にしみてくる
Reviewed in Japan on May 29, 2014
Cruel Sister 佳曲 聞けば聞くほど心にしみてくる感じです。
Peter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Album
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2018
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
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yet a masterful performance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2013
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
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb Folk - buy next after Basket of Light
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2019
Stunning album, not sure about modern pressing but don’t have the original to compare
Blade
4.0 out of 5 stars
Folk.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2017
Very good folk album.
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