Between Today & Yesterday - ALAN PRICE****

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Between Today & Yesterday provides a semi-autobiographical account of life in North East England. Features the lengthy and somewhat sentimentalised Jarrow Song, a UK No.6 hit single. (UK:9)

“Side one is outstanding, with complex, accomplished baroque arrangements (brass bands, bassoons etc) and Price seems to heading towards a masterpiece. Side two is so run of the mill, that the overall album seems good rather than brilliant. He has a weak voice but uses it extremely well.”

“Between Today & Yesterday is an adult album that confronts ageism like no other, and wears its heart on its sleeve with unabashed sincerity. Alan Price's harrowing, bleak, semi-autobiographical account of Geordie poverty-stricken Northern England, is about as personal and realistic in musical and lyrical terms as it gets.”

“The hit single Jarrow Song which at first comes across as an almost novelty song, with further plays the lyrical depth becomes glowingly realized. It's an amazing piece of music that paints a scene of the division between the north and the south of England in Price's younger days.”

“Price re-visits his North East roots and comes up with an album which is a bit spotty but on which the best parts are magnificent.”

“Alan Price doesn't put a foot wrong throughout the entire album. A stunning collection of emotional, nostalgic songs that tear at the listeners heartstrings. Absolutely wonderful.”

“Despite the unevenness of this work, it's a vital part of any Alan Price library. The title track is a masterpiece, while the rest of the album never quite hits that height. As usual with Price's work, the musicianship is first rate throughout.”

“Although there is a theme, or a concept, in that side one is yesterday and side two is today, the songs stand up on their own although the hit single Jarrow Song is not the strongest cut. Great arrangements and terrific guitar work. The songs are catchy, the lyrics are meaningful and the album stands up as Alan Price's greatest work.”