Buoyed by big, rich production that never slides into slickness, Oysterband (formerly the Oyster Band) sounds like they've been given a blood transfusion on this album. Opening with the joyful one-two punch of "When I'm Up I Can't Get Down" (later a hit for the Canadian folk-rock group Great Big Sea) and "The Road to Santiago" and featuring such anthemic delights as "Gone West" (with its big-as-a-house fiddle sound) and "Cry, Cry" (with its didgeridoo pedal point and rockish chorus), Holy Bandits proceeds from strength to ...
Read More
Buoyed by big, rich production that never slides into slickness, Oysterband (formerly the Oyster Band) sounds like they've been given a blood transfusion on this album. Opening with the joyful one-two punch of "When I'm Up I Can't Get Down" (later a hit for the Canadian folk-rock group Great Big Sea) and "The Road to Santiago" and featuring such anthemic delights as "Gone West" (with its big-as-a-house fiddle sound) and "Cry, Cry" (with its didgeridoo pedal point and rockish chorus), Holy Bandits proceeds from strength to strength with hardly a misstep. True, "I Look for You" is bewilderingly bereft of melodic interest, but by the time the gleeful barroom polka of "Here's to You" has given way to the melancholy sweetness of "Moving On" and then to an even more melancholy and even sweeter rendition of the traditional "Rambling Irishman," you'll have forgotten that there was ever a tuneless moment on this wonderful album. British folk-rock simply doesn't get any better than this. ~ Rick Anderson, Rovi
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Cases may show some wear. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. Disc(s) have been resurfaced using a professional-grade machine. Case shows moderate wear and tear. All items include the original case and artwork. All items ship Mon-Fri. Jewel Case has significant wear, including cracks.