THE AMAZING BLONDEL & A FEW FACES

Let's say that even if I'm not the most enthusiastic about such music, what is displayed here is quite good, positive and catchy. The most representative song of all is the opening track "Saxon lady" which includes many aspects of this genre. Some other tracks are less memorable ("Bethel Town Mission") but globally, this album is not bad at all.

Of course, you shouldn't look for novelties (it was recorded in 69); just a bundle of romantic and simple songs put together. As such I can only rate this album with two stars (decent but no more). The worse is probably "Canaan": an attempt to a hit single, but with poor harmonies and a weak chorus.

On the contrary, "Shepherd's Song" sounds much more authentic. It is a fine instrumental intro and a good acoustic ballad overall: one of the best here. Good fluting as well.

The band introduces several less known instruments and it adds to the variety of the music that is proposed. The second half of the album though, is less interesting (starting from the bluesy "Though You Don't Want My Love"). The syrupy "Love Sonnet" is another example.

With "Spanish Lace" the music conveys some "The Boxer" feel avant la lettre (Simon & Garfunkel) and it is another good song featured on this album. But again, this is not an emotional one: just a decent folk work with no added prog feel.

Should I say business as usual? As the whole of this album? Probably.

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