Ah, this is lovely, full of frailty, enthusiasm and folky weirdness. In a way like the 66 year old me remembers 1969 Dublin through very rose tinted glasses. At times the music nearly falls apart but is saved by a time change or a recorder coming out of nowhere.
Altogether a more professional and confidant album, but losing the innocence of Kip. Generally leaning away from folk towards rock, with Gary Moore adding a bit of beefy guitar, Brush Shields on bass and Dave Mattacks on drums.
Both worth a listen, if even just for a snapshot of the time.
I have the first one that I picked up in a j shop for the princely sum of one pound. An original too ;)
While I’m here I might as well mention Trees. I’m sure you’ve heard of them. Great psychedelic guitar from Barry and a definitive version of She Moved Through The Fair which Celia makes her own. Sadly she’s gone along with drummer Unwin leaving Barry, David and Barry as a reminder of a band who burnt out after only two stellar albums.
tweber wrote: Thu Apr 03, 2025 8:28 pm
lovely recording. Wasn't sure if I'd like it but must say it's a grower. Sad about him and AS but as we say, that's life I suppose
And provided great material for another great album.
Vinyl - anything else is data storage.
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I went with my wife to Japan for our holidays, and came back with a good selection of records. All used and in very good conditions. Many hours of good music ahead.
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Brutus1968 wrote: Tue Jul 01, 2025 10:31 am
I went with my wife to Japan for our holidays, and came back with a good selection of records. All used and in very good conditions. Many hours of good music ahead.
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A Japanese pressing of Wired would be worth the trip alone! Nice one.
Vinyl - anything else is data storage.
Thorens TD124 Mk1 Kuzma Stogi 12"arm HANA Red GoldNote PH10/PSU
ADI-2 DAC
Lector CDP7 via Kimber KS into Wyred4Sound pre into
Airtight ATM1s Klipsch Heresy IV Ansuz P2 Speaker cable
Misc Mains RCA + XLR ICs
Brutus1968 wrote: Tue Jul 01, 2025 10:31 am
I went with my wife to Japan for our holidays, and came back with a good selection of records. All used and in very good conditions. Many hours of good music ahead.
