Mark J Salt
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« on: January 30, 2015, 11:35:16 AM » |
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IT'S HERE, and currently getting a very loud airing (Sorry neighbours), VERY pleasantly surprised (in light of recent comments) a superb collection of new material with a nice mix of styles and well composed tunes expertly mixed by John Gale. I must Say as a slightly biased listener that the new offering from Ralph Mctell, Clear Water, is absolutely stunning. Cant wait to hear it live, oh, thats tonight in Lichfield, hope the snow holds off. Enjoy.
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2015, 01:13:04 PM » |
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Listened twice in the car... Its pretty good. Clear water is about the band...a few different interpretations may well be possible. I love the Gallivant. Nothing I don't like. Will bear repeated listening over the next few weeks.
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2015, 04:00:44 PM » |
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Arrived Wednesday, played last night and again in the car this morning. About 5 or 6 of the tracks I was already familiar with from last year, and I'm impressed with rest - of which the Man in the Water and Clear Water stand out so far. Why do I feel Jonah's Oak is so aptly titled ?
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2015, 06:24:42 PM » |
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Listened twice whilst peeling spuds, and I like it*. Grace and favour, and man in the water especially are stand out tracks for me. I think this is because they sound different to how I expected them to, if that makes sense. I can't make any of the wintour, but reckon the new songs will easily stand their ground against the old.
*Myths and heroes, not spud peeling.
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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2015, 07:35:34 PM » |
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Just listening to it for first time, verdict brilliant especially John Condon and clear water.
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Peter H-K
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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2015, 08:48:53 PM » |
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Listened twice whilst peeling spuds, and I like it*. Grace and favour, and man in the water especially are stand out tracks for me. I think this is because they sound different to how I expected them to, if that makes sense. I can't make any of the wintour, but reckon the new songs will easily stand their ground against the old.
*Myths and heroes, not spud peeling.
Yes, I'd agree with that assessment of the standout tracks, though in general the album is a strong showing. The Gallivant is great fun, even if it perhaps should have been called Danny Jack's something or other. The cover's nicer on the inside as well. |
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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2015, 06:31:59 PM » |
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Incredibly, I've only just registered what Chris is singing at the end of Grace and Favour! Very nice touch, that ....
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« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2015, 02:15:29 PM » |
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The track 'John Condon' is a true story - we saw his grave on a visit to the Ypres Salient last year. It's in Poelcapelle British Cemetery. http://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/491331/CONDON,%20JOHNalthough there is some dispute about his true age [Photo over 400 days old. Removed by Admin.] |
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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2015, 10:59:02 AM » |
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Incredibly, I've only just registered what Chris is singing at the end of Grace and Favour! Very nice touch, that ....
Don't quite follow. Have I missed something? |
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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2015, 06:40:28 PM » |
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Incredibly, I've only just registered what Chris is singing at the end of Grace and Favour! Very nice touch, that ....
Don't quite follow. Have I missed something? A verse of Sailor's Life. |
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« Reply #10 on: February 04, 2015, 09:54:39 AM » |
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(before Jim gets in first) - but in tune!  Having listened to the album a few times now, I think it's one of the strongest sets they've released in years. Well done, chaps!  |
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« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2015, 09:56:39 AM » |
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After all these positive comments I am very much looking forward to picking up a copy tonight at the High Wycombe concert.
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« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2015, 05:53:48 PM » |
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Recieved it a couple of days ago. Just heard it twice but yes I think it is quite good. (But Festival Bell was quite good as well.) |
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« Reply #13 on: February 05, 2015, 08:32:36 AM » |
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Recieved it a couple of days ago. Just heard it twice but yes I think it is quite good. (But Festival Bell was quite good as well.) I enjoyed Festival Bell too. I've been umming and ahhing about whether to buy this album, but I think I'll get it on iTunes, which is a new thing for me |
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« Reply #14 on: February 05, 2015, 08:45:12 AM » |
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I have to say I am encouraged by the reviews on here so far. I was feeling ambivalent but will be seeing the chaps tonight, who will hopefully soothe me at the end of what has been rather a trying week (Waterboys excepted). I will no doubt buy the CD and add it to the large pile of others that have dropped through my letterbox this week. Don't anybody phone me for the next three days. I'll be busy! |
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« Reply #15 on: February 05, 2015, 09:50:24 AM » |
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First listen on today's trip into work, after picking it up last night. Initial verdict is very positive - a good strong set of songs, well played and produced. No particularly weak numbers, and a few very good ones.
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« Reply #16 on: February 05, 2015, 09:53:50 AM » |
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Recieved it a couple of days ago. Just heard it twice but yes I think it is quite good. (But Festival Bell was quite good as well.) I enjoyed Festival Bell too. I've been umming and ahhing about whether to buy this album, but I think I'll get it on iTunes, which is a new thing for me iTunes? There's lots of nice pictures of the band and lyrics and so on in the cd-version... |
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« Reply #17 on: February 05, 2015, 10:25:17 AM » |
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Well, I've had it for a week now and I'm impressed. Can't say what my favourite songs are at the moment, as I keep changing my mind. Today it's 'Man in the Water. I like the oomph in 'The Gallivant' and absolutely love 'Weightless'. 'John Condon' has a lovely set of lyrics and tells a sad, but true, story of WW1, but I'm not too keen, as it seems to plod a bit. Apart from that, I am happy that they've put out a decent album
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« Reply #18 on: February 05, 2015, 10:27:40 AM » |
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Received it earlier this week. Great album. Their best in ... 40 years maybe. No weak tracks that you want to skip, no "funny" songs like that ukulele one. Favourites so far: "The Man in the Water" , "The Gallivant", "Clear Water" and "Grace & Favour". Could've done with some more lead vocals by Simon though.
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« Reply #19 on: February 05, 2015, 10:41:30 AM » |
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Recieved it a couple of days ago. Just heard it twice but yes I think it is quite good. (But Festival Bell was quite good as well.) I enjoyed Festival Bell too. I've been umming and ahhing about whether to buy this album, but I think I'll get it on iTunes, which is a new thing for me iTunes? There's lots of nice pictures of the band and lyrics and so on in the cd-version... Yes - iTunes does have its advantages!! |
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