Yo... we got a bunch of CD's in on the Deadslackstring label from Ireland this week. I think some of 'em we've had before but I was intrigued by this Plinth CD mainly cos of the slightly oversized goodness of the sleeve and the haunting old photography adorning the front cover. Inside they've very thoughtfully shoved a bit of velvet behind the CD so you know it's gonna be toasty and warm in those cold winter nights. The music on Albatross would keep you nice and toasty as well I reckon... it's proper late night floaty listening!! Lots of meandering guitars being plucked here and there over some bowed dulcimer, harp and piano. Very tasty indeed.... I'd have to shoe horn the word pastoral in just cos it seems necessary. If you're a fan of the Rusted Rail label's output you'll be quite taken by this album I reckon. It's split into 5 pieces and they all ebb and flow into each other like an ebby flowy thing. Very lovely and atmospheric!!
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Sound clips for Albatross by Plinth: on CD at Norman Records UK. CD, Deadslackstring, truenote015, £10.09.
"The influence of alcohol and cold weather led me to believe I could
cover the entirety of Fleetwood Mac's 'Albatross' by myself with an
out-of-tune Telecaster and a loop pedal. I could not. In the art of
failing miserably, something new was created. Also featuring Aine
O'Dwyer on harp,
Richard Moult and Nick Palmer (Directorsound) on piano alongside
various bowed strings and harmonium. Guitars recorded by Andria Degens
in Hastings on New Years Eve 2007 and New years Day 2008 (except track
5 which was recorded some time earlier at home)" - Michael Tanner 2009
