THE PENTANGLE: SWEET CHILD Original 1968 TRANSATLANTIC 2 Record Set
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Original 1968 TRANSATLANTIC RECORDS pressing of THE PENTANGLE two record set SWEET CHILD (TRA 178 STEREO)
AMG 4 1/2 STARS: Sweet Child, released in 1968, at the peak of Pentangle's career, is probably the most representative of their work. A sprawling two-record set, half recorded in the studio and half live at the Royal Festival Hall, showcases just how versatile Pentangle was in their unique brand of English folk, jazz, Celtic, blues, and pop styles. Some of the live covers are easily their finest performances. Furry Lewis' "Turn Your Money Green," sung by the delightful Jacqui McShee, swings sweetly, buttressed of course by John Renbourn and Bert Jansch's guitar tapestry. Charlie Mingus' "Haitian Flight Song" features a great solo by bassist Danny Thompson, who was easily one of the finest musicians to grace the instrument. The studio tracks are uniformly excellent as well, especially "The Time Has Come," which turns waltz time inside out. McShee, Renbourn, and Jansch all turn in career performances on this track. But these examples merely scratch the surface of Pentangle's peak. In all, Sweet Child is an awesome and delightful collection, and probably their finest hour.
Original inner sleeves included; the records ship in anti-static, dust free, archival sleeves.
Condition: the gatefold sleeve grades VG+, with corner, edge and spine wear- see photo. Both records grade NM. Check out my feedback score; you won't be disappointed.
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