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Self titled debut album from the Boston progressive folk group Appaloosa. Instruments used were acoustic guitar, cello, violin and electric bass plus keyboards from producer Al Kooper. (US:178)
“This is well written folk with a cello, with most songs here quiet and subtle. Appaloosa takes time to grow on you. This is not essential, but if you like the experimentation that stamped rock during this era, this is an impressive pick.”
“A mellow masterpiece from the sixties. If you enjoy thoughtful, string laced ballads, you won't be disappointed.”
“Charming and personable rather than great music, this album is more notable for its overall atmosphere than for its individual songs. Here we have the golden but diffident aspirations of talented youth, full of poetic impulses but not quite sure what to do with them. Music may be the vehicle on this occasion but the general amorphousness suggests that it could just as easily have been poetry or painting. Only a couple of the songs gel into something with a distinct shape; the rest blend into a hazy formlessness that is pleasant to drift along with, but lacks destination.”
“Violin/cello solos and arrangements interweave to give the folk music a unique and unforgettable sound. This music is pure and vibrant, produced by the legendary Al Kooper. The style was called folk-baroque in the late '60s.”
“Nice 60s/70s pop with quite big influences from the occurring folk music as well as some slightly more psychedelic influences as well. Easy listening, really nice melodic and harmonic music.”
“Pretty light, but still entertaining baroque pop with some great orchestral touches. The band uses cellos, violins, and a few other instruments very well. The singing is very good though the lyrics are cheesy at times.”
“Appaloosa have a distinct sound, more psychedelic than Pentangle, with occasional electronic manipulations. The classical instrumentation is occasionally augmented by electric guitar and brass arrangements, and the songs are well-crafted.”
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