DON'T SAY GOODBYE

Strawbs

Prog Folk

2.99 | 38 ratings

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Peter
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'87 Strawbs entry DON'T SAY GOODBYE is a woefully underrated, but convincingly vital comeback album from this quintessential English "prog folk" outfit.

Yes, it's more "pop" than the classic 70s stuff, but it's also fine music. There's plenty of prog power, and oodles of beauty to be found here. "Big Brother" is another witty winner in the "Part of the Union" vein, "Tina dei Fada" is a lovely instrumental with some superb lead guitar, and "Beat the Retreat," with its moving lyrics and heartfelt Cousins vocals, is requisite listening for all Strawbs fans.

Though it's not all great ("Something for Nothing" leaves something to be desired), it's still rather good. Check it out.

Peter | 3/5 | 2003-12-22

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