Wild Tales - GRAHAM NASH*****

Wild Tales/Hey You (Looking At The Moon)/Prison Song/You'll Never Be The Same/And So It Goes/Grave Concern/Oh Camil (The Winter Soldier)/I Miss You/On The Line/Another Sleep Song

Wild Tales was the follow up solo album from Graham Nash. Unfortunately now largely forgotten, it is the equal of his excellent debut, and the relatively low chart placing is no reflection of its merits. (US:34)

“This is a real dark horse from Nash. Not like his usual light songs, it has an all pervading gloom but with repeated plays it opens up into a really good album. The performance is top notch to match some intricate songs. I recommend this as a genuine lost LP, not because it is ridiculously obscure but because it is so good.”

“I love this album. It is dark when Nash is supposed to be sunny. Wild Tales is just simply a great rocker, while Hey You and On The Line are country rock bliss. And So It Goes, probably my favourite, rocks out with a menace.”

“A great second album, almost as good as his first. There are a lot of musically interesting parts, for instance the harmonica in Prison Song. This album is full of great songs.

“Wild Tales sounds more heartfelt and intimate than on his first album; and it is more cohesive without those heavy backing vocals. Wild Tales is the only fast track and is an excellent starter. All the other songs are quieter.”

“I wouldn't want too much of this sort of thing but I find these songs highly satisfying and enjoyable in a hippy-dippy sort of way.”

“I was literally blown away by the great, classic tracks on this masterpiece. Graham Nash doesn't have the super genius of Neil Young, but he's essentially assembled Neil's band to create a wonderfully consistent and timeless piece of work. I would honestly say that virtually every song is a keeper.”

“This is Graham Nash at his best. He reveals a side of his songwriting not seen anywhere else. It's a little bit raw, edgy, thoughtful and most heartfelt. It's set squarely in the revolution of the late 60s and early 70s, yet it still carries appeal, charm and inspiration.” “The harmonies are great, the lyrics are poignant to anyone who lived through this period and the tunes are superb. In short, one of the greatest albums ever written.”