SONGLYRICS just got interactive. Album Rating: 4.0this maybe my favourite of theirs jamie, glad to find another strawbs fan lol. Released in July 1971 on A&M (catalog no. They were definitely more of an acoustic folk outfit in their earlier days but by the time 'From the Witchwood' was released in 1971 their music had started moving towards prog folk. In Amongst the Roses - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzJu0vNzWgM&feature=BFa&list=PLB83950153D3B7E43
Still, this is the album of the turning point of Strawbs. Album Rating: 4.0Nice. NOMADNESS - REVIEWS AND COMMENTS; Nomadness - Bonus Tracks - Previewed by Dick Greener; Simply So Different - Review by Brian Cairney; An Artist's Work - Review by Doug LeBlanc; Review of the Progressive Line Bootleg CD by Phil Gregory; Comments from Witchwood ; Back to main Nomadness page. It was his amazing playing on those two albums that called the attention of the members of Yes to substitute Kaye and that allowed him much higher flights in his career. It's a kind of prog rock disguised in folk rock, but there are sufficiantly prog into it to seeing it coming. I never realized Wakeman was part of Strawbs at any point. With Strawbs, he participated on two albums, as a band's member, "Just A Collection Of Antiques And Curios" and "From The Witchwood". Album Rating: 4.0Thanks my friend for your expert comment. Label: Esoteric Antenna. In Amongst the Roses - 4/5
The Strawbs were a progressive folk band who had a brief flirtation with success in the early 70's due to some minor hit singles in the UK. Have a pos. AMLH 64304; Vinyl LP). ''Thirty Days'' and ''Canon Dale'' were my least favorites up to now (but it can change because of your review) I want to try the album in full once again, to see if it could change for a 4.5/5. Album Rating: 4.0After Kaye, we have the man whose name is usually linked to the keyboardist of Yes, Wakeman. Album Rating: 4.0I respect your opinion but I disagree. From the Witchwood, an Album by Strawbs. Very melodic with sort of anthems found here and there. I'll Carry On Beside You - 4/5, Bands: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0gjR3Tgv7U, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLst-KRCYM0&feature=fvwrel, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzJu0vNzWgM&feature=BFa&list=PLB83950153D3B7E43, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJC-BcaTo6c&feature=BFa&list=PLB83950153D3B7E43. Die Babyblauen Seiten sind die deutschsprachige Progressive Rock Enzyklopädie der Mailingliste progrock-dt: tausende Rezensionen von Prog-Platten, alt wie neu, und viele weitere Infos rund um Progressive Rock. I sincerely advise those who aren't familiar with "Just A Collection Of Antiques And Curios" to check it too. Album Rating: 4.0From The Witchwood is very important in Strawbs discog, as you mentioned in your review;
RIFF-it good. Highlight. From the psych folk album From The Witchwood (1971) Featuring Rick Wakeman From Yes. The Strawbs shuffle off the ISB moniker and emerge on the next three songs - the impossibly pretty "Witchwood" and "Thirty Days" and the Fab-Four Acid-Folk of "Flight" - a song on which they sound like The Beatles in 1967 as they've just discovered Magic Mushrooms in a studio full of Acoustic Instruments. One of the best produced tracks on the album, the song's arrangement is evocative and haunting: a prominent dulcimer pattern spins a magical weave alongside a droning clarinet, bass, and guitar accompaniment. Cheers. Released … I think the review is well enough balanced. Release Date: 29th May 2020. SP 4304; Vinyl LP). AMLH 64304; Vinyl LP). I know that many people dislike his voice, I can see why. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. "From the Witchwood" is a 1971 release that represents the transitional period when the Strawbs went from being an acoustic folk group, where Sandy Denny was a singer for a while, to a progressive folk group, with Rick Wakeman playing keyboards, before moving on to being more of a progressive rock group in the middle Seventies. Heyo! Sometimes it makes me think of Cat Steven, Simon and Garfunkel or Crosby Stills and Nash, but above all, we have Dave Cousins and his band making an attempt to go ahead and do an inventive, consistent album surpassing the first two with success. I hope my reviews can give them some more light. The Strawbs shuffle off the ISB moniker and emerge on the next three songs - the impossibly pretty "Witchwood" and "Thirty Days" and the Fab-Four Acid-Folk of "Flight" - a song on which they sound like The Beatles in 1967 as they've just discovered Magic Mushrooms in a studio full of Acoustic Instruments. Not too badly written at its core, but it could use some alterations and a general tune-up. Genres: Folk Rock, Progressive Folk. Find Strawbs, From the Witchwood New Music Reviews at Review Centre. Released in July 1971 on A&M (catalog no. Review: RIFF-it. You're always welcome. The Hangman and the Papist - 5/5
I hope you like the album. Sheep - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLst-KRCYM0&feature=fvwrel
It was with this album they changed of a bluegrass band into a prog band. Melodious And Often Magical - review by Tom Brooking Very Solid And Strong - Review by Aaron Badgley Comments from Witchwood. Album Rating: 4.0Tanks bgillesp, for your clarification, comment and pos. Above all, we have Dave Cousins. Both are great albums. Besides those, I think "Dragonfly" deserves a special listen mainly due to the track "The Vision Of The Lady Of The Lake", which is for me one of the best tracks composed by them. Besides, Strawbs is, and always was, one of my favourite prog bands of the 70's. another good review pos I love anything with folk influences. Label: Cherry Red Records. He’s doing a review series about the yes members @Mars so that’s why it’s written this way. If like me, you’re a fan of all things Strawbs, then 29 May is a date for your diary because, on that date, Cherry Red Records will be reissuing two classic Strawbs albums via their Esoteric Recordings imprint. It needs more love. Released in July 1971 on A&M (catalog no. Still I think there are some less good tracks, despite be pleasant, which aren't really prog. In reality it isn't an acquired taste, indeed. Besides, Strawbs is a great band that produced some of the best prog things I heard in the 70's. MELODIOUS AND OFTEN MAGICAL - Review by Tom Brooking. Besides, there are other peculiar voices that I also like, for instance the voice of Geddy Lee. I hope to review more Strawbs albums, in time. From the Witchwood is the fourth album by the English band Strawbs. "Witchwood" tells a cautionary tale that, according to the From the Witchwood liner notes, was directed towards the band's road crew, who were heavily into mind-expanding drugs. In the begining he become a full-time session musician having playing with many artists such as David Bowie, T. Rex, Elton John and Cat Stevens. Still, I sustain, and I always sustained, that Cousins is a great composer, unfortunatelly very few recognized and Strawbs is a underrated band. Aug 13, 2020. It's become one of my favorite Strawbs--nice job! Hope this is helpful! was hoping for a little more prog, I hear alot of Genesis in this though, I like some of the later albums better. Those are clearly the best. Strawbs From the Witchwood. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1971 Vinyl release of "From The Witchwood" on Discogs. Thanks. Both are great works in the style. Brilliant double live set clearly demonstrates that Mr. Hackett can still bring the thunder to the stage. From The Witchwood is a music studio album recording by STRAWBS (Prog Folk/Progressive Rock) released in 1971 on cd, lp / vinyl and/or cassette. So, 4.0 is the right rating for me. Keep the Devil Outside - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJC-BcaTo6c&feature=BFa&list=PLB83950153D3B7E43. Find album reviews, stream songs, credits and award information for From the Witchwood - The Strawbs on AllMusic - 1971 - This album was originally the weak link in the… Witchwood - 5/5
Album Rating: 4.0You're right wham. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 2nd, sil Vinyl release of From The Witchwood on Discogs. Another band I haven't heard. Nice work. NOMADNESS - BONUS TRACKS - Previewed by Dick Greener. By John Barlass on 22nd February 2021 • ( 3 Comments) Dave Cousins and Co find a productive use for lockdown with a brand new Strawbs album. But, the real turning point in his career was when he became a full time member of Strawbs. same as jamie only heard this a bit but grave new world rocks from what i remember oh and hero. I think both albums can complete your picture about Wakeman, and why not, about Strawbs too. From the Witchwood, an Album by Strawbs. It was recorded at Air Studios in London during February and March 1971 and reached number 39 in the UK Albums Chart on 17 July 1971. The first two have already showed glimpse of prog rock with songs like 'Vision Of The Lady Of The Lake' (probably my favorite) and ''The Battle'', but here, they approach still more the style. Read and write album reviews for From the Witchwood - The Strawbs on AllMusic Discover releases, reviews, credits, songs, and more about Strawbs - From The Witchwood at Discogs. I remember writing in our student mag Chaff (Massey Uni was a former School of Agriculture, so the place was suitably pastoral for Strawbs fans!) Flight - 3.5/5
Glad you covered this, dude. Definitely, it needs more love. In reality, it represents a huge step forward from their two previous studio albums''
Building on Brtiain's folk music traditions, Strawbs incorporate elements of Irish folk music, Scottish plainsongs and even some ambitious Indian raga bits. Send comments to Queen By-Tor; Report this review (#185650) Buy STRAWBS music online with PA partners; Show all STRAWBS MP3/Stream; Go to STRAWBS page for videos, full discography with ratings, reviews and much more; Go to From The Witchwood page for more details, where to buy and ratings/reviews indeed. Sheep - 4/5
Thirty Days - 3.5/5
Strawbs would not be the same without that peculiar voice, and without him either. The Strawbs shuffle off the ISB moniker and emerge on the next three songs - the impossibly pretty "Witchwood" and "Thirty Days" and the Fab-Four Acid-Folk of "Flight" - a song on which they sound like The Beatles in 1967 as they've just discovered Magic Mushrooms in a studio full of Acoustic Instruments. Canon Dale - 3.5/5
Album Rating: 4.0Witchwood - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0gjR3Tgv7U
Rated #171 in the best albums of 1971, and #4721 of all-time album.. I guess I should listen to this one. Band is so overlooked! Album Rating: 4.0From The Witchwood is the first Strawbs' enjoyable album. Antiques And Curios and From The Witchwood go well together. Fuck yes a Strawbs review. AMLH 64304; Vinyl LP). In my opinion, by chronological order, "Just A Collection Of Antiques And Curios", "From The Witchwood", "Grave New World", "Bursting At The Seams", "Hero And Heroine" and "Ghosts" deserve to be checked. Rated #146 in the best albums of 1971, and #4312 of all-time album.. Compare Strawbs, From the Witchwood Reviews with Best Folk Music Reviews. The Strawbs shuffle off the ISB moniker and emerge on the next three songs - the impossibly pretty "Witchwood" and "Thirty Days" and the Fab-Four Acid-Folk of "Flight" - a song on which they sound like The Beatles in 1967 as they've just discovered Magic Mushrooms in a studio full of Acoustic Instruments. Review Nº 193 "From The Witchwood" is the third studio album of Strawbs and was released in 1971. In fact, we have to listen to both of them at the same time. From the Witchwood, an Album by Strawbs. I really think that Strawbs deserves more attention and be more loved on Sputnik. Some of their later albums are proger that this one. ''Witchwood'', ''The Hangman And The Papist'' and ''The Shepherd's Song'' are easily my top 3. Glimpse of Heaven - 4/5
Album: From the Witchwood. Album Review Strawbs – Settlement: Album Review. Complete your Strawbs collection. The music itself isn't developed much in favor of a focus on one particular band member, which does a disservice to the album in this case. @Captain; get Grave New World before this. Strawbs have spent their time in lockdown productively. Released in 1971 on A&M (catalog no. The Strawbs - Witchwood Lyrics. He's the heart and soul of the band, and is the main reason why the band turned to become a progressive rock band, instead of a simple folkish bluegrass band, as you said as well. From The Witchwood is very important in Strawbs discog, as you mentioned in your review; “From The Witchwood” represents a landmark for the band. Still Small Voice. when reviewing both Witchwood … Album Rating: 4.0Thanks pal. I haven't listened to this one in a while, it's the only one of their first 7, besides their debut, that I don't own a physical copy of. Formats: CD, Vinyl, Stream. This is a landmark for the band. I dropped down in the witchwood To see what I could find The trees had taken time out To blow away my mind All that I could hear there Was the sound of my own voice But the music it was making Was nothing of my choice. Formats: CD. I still think there's a repetition issue, especially in the second paragraph w/represents, trademark, and transition. this is good, dont get me wrong, but I guess I assumed it was going to be more proggy, Bands: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. All due respect, this was incredibly repetitive to read. Still, I'm pleased that you participated with a comment trying to help, explaining your point of view. Release Date: 26 th February 2021. Genres: Folk Rock, Progressive Folk. After these albums, Strawbs have stood firmly in the realm of prog rock, and we saw it coming. Between May and November, the various members, along … Since I already reviewed "Just A Collection Of Antiques And Curios" about 2 years ago, it's now time to review "From The Witchwood" to complement my path trough the world of Yes. FROM THE WITCHWOOD - REVIEWS Contents. Hey there e, just wanted to say I've been regularly listening to this album since you reviewed it. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for From the Witchwood at Amazon.com. Genres: Folk Rock, Progressive Folk. But he was doing his music path before Yes. Some of the pieces have a heavier folk rock feeling to them. Strawbs would't be the same without that peculiar voice, and without him either. And yes, you should listen to this one and "Just A Collection Of Antiques And Curios", as I wrote on my review. But I appreciate the work, don't get me wrong. The same points/general motifs are stated constantly and it gets very old very quickly. Yes I know it came out before Foxtrot, my point still stands that this is genesis. Album Rating: 4.0I love this album and it's always was one of my favourite albums of Strawbs. It represents a transitional phase in the sound of their music and the search for their definitive sound, from a bluegrass band to a real progressive folk rock band. “From The Witchwood” represents a landmark for the band. The set was drawn from shows in Paris, London, and New York during the 2009/2010 tour. Nice to see another review of this group. It represents a transitional phase on the sound of their music and a search for their definitive sound, from a bluegrass group to a progressive folk rock band. Witchwood is just terrific, hauntingly folky with Dave Cousins on dulcimer and Rick Wakeman on clarinet. As for Cousins' vocals, he sure has a nasal voice that doesn't make unanimity, but he uses it with charm and conviction. Artist: The Strawbs. Good review e21, bro. Strawbs' musical extract on From The Witchwood consists of a suprsisingly wide plethora of influences. About the tracks I also agree. The Shepherd's Song - 5/5
Album Rating: 4.0I completely agree my friend. Thirty Days and Flight where John Ford and Richard Hudson take over vocals sound very Beatlesque the former in their Maharishi period with the sitar. Toasterqueen12. Rated #148 in the best albums of 1971, and #4274 of all-time album.. Review related links. I apologize for the misunderstanding on that then. From the Witchwood, an Album by Strawbs. Album Rating: 4.0No problem, man. Album Rating: 4.0No comments since 2012. All are very good in different ways. I really agree with you. This album is very...ok I'm just going to get this out of the way, this is a Genesis album. Strawbs fans can rejoice with the pairing of Heartbreak Hill and Burning For You in Remastered and Expanded forms. Thanks for the links I will check this in a bit. Yeah, I really enjoy Ghosts, Hero and Heroine, and Grave New World (to a slightly lesser extent than the first two). 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