Rubber Band/The Scarecrow/Fine Horseman/Winifer Odd/Danny Rose/Child Among The Weeds/The Magical Man/Never The Same/To Make You Stay/Shady Lady/Red Wine & Promises/Bright Phoebus
Bright Phoebus was the sole album release from the from the brother and sister folk duo Lal & Mike Waterson. Their songs have been described as echoing traditional material but also involving a variety of other influences.
“Absolutely perfect, and not just an album for folkies either. If anyone gives this album time they will realise that it's simply beautiful and a landmark album in folk-rock.”
“Lal Waterson had such a lovely voice, eerie and strange. Mike Waterson's guitar complements her perfectly. Some really good arrangements too, Red Wine & Promises is pure heavenly heartbreak.”
“This magical collection of very English songwriting has long been acknowledged a classic and one of the finest achievements of the British folk revival.”
“These are modern folk songs, definitely English and somewhat traditionally based, but also complex in structure and story. The covers here express a wide range of styles and sensibilities, but are all consistent in the love, respect and depth they bring to the material.”
“Great original material sung by various members of the Waterson family with back up by folk royalty, including among others, Richard Thompson. The music is largely angular, dirge like ballads, bleak yet mixed with bright patches of sunshine provided with a pop sensibility. Very poetic and original lyrics that are a modern take on the themes of love and loss, stories of death and reinvention, described by their versions of traditional material.”
“I'm not sure why this album isn't better known, possibly not folk enough for the folk purists and not pop enough for others.” “Lal has a unique vocal style which may not have universal appeal but certainly did it for me, a committed folkie. Mike Waterson's playing provides an excellent backdrop to some brilliant songs. This album will be listened to many times in this household.”
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