intended to recreate in music the timbre and feel of the hustle and bustle of the street of London.
Even if you are not aware of the works of EricCoates, this CD will be a fine introduction to hi work. It is not too heavy and is well-played by the consummate musicians of the RoyalYeomanryBand.
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Advantages: Instrumentally And Lyrically Sublime Disadvantages: None, Unless You're Not A Fan
For America, 1968 was one of the most turbulent times witnessed since the finish of the World War II, with counterculture growing in force and size, leading the charge against any form of authority or leadership. And it was rock music that was given the charge of railing against the forces, becoming almost another form of protest music, but with psychedelia instead of folk. And then in the same year as Electric Ladyland and The Beatles, comes Music From Big Pink, an album built around roots/folk-rock that was completely against the grain.
For a group that had previously been the backing band for Bob Dylan's infamous 1966 world tour that shocked its audience with its use rock backing for someone who was previously seen as the cover boy for folk music, this was not the expected route. But ultimately the album went on to inspire ...
Advantages: Some stonking 70's hit singles Disadvantages: B sides are a little ropey soundwise
launching into a roll up to the key change. Great stuff. Just For You which hit the top 10 soon after is a faster paced number with ringing chords and big singalong chorus. Probably their most remembered song is Let's Get Together Again, a UK no 8 which is a slower song, with sliding chords and one of those classic early 70's "hands in the air" choruses so favoured by such as the Bay City Rollers. Many of the band's themes were optimistic love songs and this is one "please come home, I'm on my own" and a great piece of production brings the guitars and drums right to the top of the mix at the last verse.
So three top 10 hits in a row meant the Band were major chart players and this was stiffened with their No 2 hit the sounds of Goodbye My Love, a descending chord 3/4 drumbeat provides the background to a sad tale of airport ...
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