Prog Synch Listen: Strawbs - The Ferryman's Curse - WE HAVE THE POWER!

[Nancy]

Martial drumming.

[C]

The Reckoning is also the title of a great album by John Tams. Highly recommend it.

I love John Tams and yes, it is a great album







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[C]

Martial drumming.

Solid. Expressive. Penetrating






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[kath]

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i would add at this particular juncture that i've had a thing for dragonflies all my life.

[C]

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[C]

VdGG organ






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[C]

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i would add at this particular juncture that i've had a thing for dragonflies all my life.

The thing is kath the illustration is not a dragonfly....







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[Nancy]

Not many bands make albums this good this late in their careers.

[kath]

The Reckoning is also the title of a great album by John Tams. Highly recommend it.

I love John Tams and yes, it is a great album







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i do not know who john tams is.

i am constantly trying to learn these things.

epicky epicness goin awnnnn here.... gweeetar

[C]

Lambert's guitar is so subtle throughout but each note hits the spot perfectly






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[kath]

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i would add at this particular juncture that i've had a thing for dragonflies all my life.

The thing is kath the illustration is not a dragonfly....







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well, it looks a few wings short of what i grew up catching and releasing.

what am i missing?

[kath]

Lambert's guitar is so subtle throughout but each note hits the spot perfectly






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it is phenomenal

this section... incredible music i say

[C]

i do not know who john tams is.

A folkie [folk/rock actually remember Home Service Alright Jack?)

He was in The Albion Band







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[Nancy]

A wonderful epic.

[Spock!]

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i do not know who john tams is.

i am constantly trying to learn these things.

epicky epicness goin awnnnn here.... gweeetar

Actor/songwriter/musical director.




Albion Band, Home Service, just three solo albums but many songs for plays (usually with a social conscious). Folk rock.



You'll love Home Service 'Alright Jack', English folk rock masterpiece.

[C]

what am i missing?

The illustartion is a damselfly

Damselflies, which are similar in structure, though usually lighter in build; however, the wings of most dragonflies are held flat and away from the body, while damselflies hold the wings folded at rest, along or above the abdomen.





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[kath]

thanks, c and jj. i don't remember alright jack, but i will check it out. i love me that kinda folk, but i know so relatively lil

[Spock!]

Sounds like a well placed contrast to 'Ferryman's Curse. Is this the oldest vocal sound yet - breathier? Really do think a lot of skill has gone into the recording of this album.

[Nancy]

what am i missing?

The illustartion is a damselfly

Damselflies, which are similar in structure, though usually lighter in build; however, the wings of most dragonflies are held flat and away from the body, while damselflies hold the wings folded at rest, along or above the abdomen.





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So the damselflies' flight is more... distressed?

[Nancy]

Sounds like a well placed contrast to 'Ferryman's Curse. Is this the oldest vocal sound yet - breathier? Really do think a lot of skill has gone into the recording of this album.

Yes, the recording and production are first-rate.