TREES debut album originally released in 1970 blending heavy folk and psychedelic
influences . After being unable to put their second album "On The Shore" down, I had to get the debut release which is also very solid. Once again traditional and original folk pieces are arranged and delivered with a mix of soft / tranquil folk shades juztaposed with heavy acid laced psychedelic freak outs... simply amazing.
Throughout we are treated to the great voice of Celia Humphris who adds some folk-opera to the album. I highly recommend this album to those who are willing to open their ears to some pretty ground breaking and thought provoking music.
~ Review by loserboy ~
1. Nothing Special (4:29)
2. The Great Silkie (5:11)
3. The Garden Of Jane Delawney (4:05)
4. Lady Margaret (7:09)
5. Glasgerion (5:15)
6. She Moved Thro' The Fair (8:04)
7. Road (4:33)
8. Epitaph (3:23)
9. Snail's Lament (4:39)
Bonus Tracks on 2008 Sony remaster:
10. She Moved Thro' The Fair (Demo version) (5:26)
11. Pretty Polly (Demo version) (4:50)
12. Black Widow (Recorded July 2008) (3:22)
13. Little Black Cloud Suite (Recorded July 2008) (1:39)
David Costa: Acoustic Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Painting, Design
Mark Roberts: Drums (tracks 12)
Unwin Brown: Drums (tracks: 1 to 11)
Barry Clarke: Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Celia Humphris: Vocals
Bias Boshell: Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals