Reviews (page 4 of 8)
Didn’t hate it as far as Folk albums go so that’s a resounding endorsement from me. The jazzier styled and structured tracks work best here. Better when they’re not singing about Jesus.
Interesting
Enjoyed the Celtic sounds
Cute renfair folk. Not bad
I enjoyed Bert Jansch’s other album on here so not surprised it was the same here. It really picked up steam as it went making it a record I wouldn’t mind coming back to. Rating: 3.3
Albums like this make me question why I'm doing this project. 3 stars
This was a pretty good album, though it feels like a culmination of a few different groups, just not done as well. It sounds medieval at points and then it starts to sound like Donovan, and then into a myriad of other folk group. I do not think I will actively choose this again but who knows. Biggest Hit - Light Flight Biggest Miss - Lyke-Wake Dirge or why are there three versions of Sally Go Round The Roses on it? Hidden Gem - I Saw An Angel
Better than anticipated.
Zone out a fair bit. Don't know why Sally goes round the roses is on there 3 times.
Absolutely not my thing but relaxing enough to listen to. Lots of diddly ding lyrics and twanging instruments with home spun philosophical messages. All very fair maid and my true love, etc. Very dated.
Pretty indistinct psychedelic folk from the late ’60s with sitar and medieval lyrical themes throughout. Pleasant enough, but ultimately not very memorable.
Rätt okay vokal brittiskt folkmusik, kompetent men inget jag går igång på. En trea
This is #day613 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… here's to some psychedelic jazzy folk from the late '60s. Not something I'd ever choose to put on by myself, let alone on my birthday, which happens to be today, but not something I'm that against either. I'm quite a fan of this era, after all. Let it be a 3 out of 5. Looking forward to #day614.
Very immediately delighted by the sounds. Listening the day after seeing Kishi Bashi. I wonder if related. Given folky jazzy vibes. Sort of wandering through the Scottish highlands energy. All acoustic, lovely. I don’t love her voice though? Read some interesting drums facts I don’t understand and will investigate further re time signatures.
The soundtrack to a renaissance fair
Needed more hurdy-gurdy. Interesting album if you're into old style folks music. It's not bad for what it is. Like if I was rolling out to a ren faire with some friends I would blare this as we rolled in. That would be fun. Just sitting around the house wanting to listen to something... Maybe, but lets be honest probably not. Yeah it's good if you want to melt your face to some ren faire rock though.
Picture this if you will. You're a muddied & bloodied knight of the King's guard, returning from battle against the barbarians & savages beyond the castle walls. Your sword is dripping with the blood of a dozen men, and while you are among a victorious force, victory did not come without loss. As you approach the freshly extended drawbridge you smell the scent of roasting pig and hear the sounds of the royal minstrels. You're home. You're about the be well fed. You know full well that the barrels of grog & ale will be flowing freely tonight. As you begin your descent into your post-battle stupor, you utter "Your highness, this is some of the finest music the world has ever heard!" Alas, you come to your senses in a time many years later, a mere modern day human in front of a screen, and realize that no, there is far finer music out there. But this music, and its ability to transport your mind to another time & place, is not the worst thing either.
Graži muzika, kartais piratiška, kartais country.
its folky, its fun, its vibey, its okay
The instrumentation is more lush and varied than most folk. The vocals are quite satisfying. A fun album but hardly anything outstanding. 7/10
Light Flight - 3.5/5 Once I Had a Sweetheart - 4.5/5 Springtime Promises - 4/5 Lyke-Wake Dirge - 3/5 Train Song - 3.5/5 Hunting Song- 4/5 Sally Go Round the Roses - 3.5/5 The Cuckoo - 4/5 House Carpenter - 4/5 Sally Go Round The Roses - 2001 Re-Recording - 3.5/5 Sally Go Round The Roses (2001 Re-Recording)[Longer] - 3/5 Cold Mountain - 4/5 I Saw an Angel - 3.5/5
Sometimes annoying but mostly enjoyable.
Medieval AF
overall a nice album. I really liked a few of the songs, didn't dislike any. Some of the mama's and papa's type songs were my least favorite. The ones that were more Enya-ish were my favorites. I would probably listen again but would not purchase this
is this Fleetwood Mac's grandparents ?????
Whimsical at times
This was not awesome to listen to. Rennaissance mid evil times folksy with dwarfs dancing around Stonehenge music. Maybe Celtic is the word? Then a song came on and said they were from Virginia? Anyway, they are talented but I don’t like this music. Not bad enough to give 2 stars cause it’s well intended and all. Just not my taste.
Folk rock went too far and accidentally became bardcore. I don’t hate it.
Decent 2.8
I’m partial to a bit of late-60s British folky stuff, so I did largely enjoy this album, though I do have to be in the right mood for this more medieval (albeit with added sitar) end of the genre. ‘Light Flight’, ‘Once I Had a Sweetheart’, ‘Sally Go ‘Round the Roses’, and ‘House Carpenter’ were my highlights. Conversely, ‘Lyke-Wake Dirge’ rather lived up to its name, being the only real dud track on the album. Overall, I didn’t think this album was up to the standards of the likes of Fairport Convention, though there was some excellent guitar work throughout.
Gemengde gevoelens hierbij: goede muzikanten, originele sound, maar ook wel wat gekunsteld. Bij vlagen erg goed, maar ook wat vermoeiend.
made me wanna drink mead at a tarvern and start a conversation with a mysterious black hooded man
Medieval vibes. Yes, it's weird, but props for being different but actually sounding musical. I hear sitar! I love how white people discovered eastern instruments in the 60s. From the album cover I thought I was getting into a gospel album. 3*
Mysigt, men ganska tråkigt. Passade bra att ha i bakgrunden när man jobbade. En svagare trea
Det kanske inte var så jäkla kul på medeltiden, men bra musik hade de iaf! Låter så otroligt svenskproggigt på nåt sätt - kul att höra på annat språk!
Brilliant group, but not sure all the arrangements on this album are winners. Bert Jansch's rhythms are so distinct and pleasurable. Hunting Song is my pick of the bunch.
Enjoyable but not very impactful. I don't see myself coming back to it
Melkosen erikoissettiä mutta menköön! Kyllähän tätä ihan hyvillä mielin kuunteli
Ihan hauskaa hippihoilausta.
Ihan hauska lähestymistapa ja osa biiseistä poikkee reippaasti normi-folkeista. Posin puolelle.
You know something about this album was appealing to me - it scratched the same itch as when Led Zeppelin songs about elves and Middle Earth. It leaned too heavily on the folk side of things for me though. I wish they leaned more into the bluesy side of things and the unique instrumentation, but some of the songs got a bit too Druidic for me. Certainly a unique listen though, and some great upright bass playing within. A 5.5/10 for me today.
Folky
It’s fine, absolutely nothing special at all though
Truly unique, for sure. A category of its own.
3.5
2.5
I really do like this kind of British folk. Although this is highly technical great playing, I don't this really doesn't stand out much from the typical Ren Faire style. Although Jaqui McShee's voice is beautiful, but a bit polite (not as yearning or forlorn as Sandy Denny) the male vocals, Bert & John, did nothing for me. I will say sometimes the musical bed really got kind of cool especially on "Train Song" (7.55) ★★★½
Very pleasant 60s folk rock almost up there with Fairport Convention. Not quite a ‘basket of light four’ but definitely a super strong 3.
It’s not that I don’t like it, it’s just that I’ll never listen to it again.
Would be great if I still smoked weed, but I don't. I appreciate that it is good folk music, but it's just not for me. 3 stars
Better than I expected.
“Folk” here seems to be mostly sort of medieval style. It’s okay, just not my thing.
I wasn't expecting much from this album, but I was pleasantly surprised. This isn't the greatest thing ever, but there are some really good moments. They do some really interesting and unique things with the instrumentals. High 3.
Basket of Light time! Super excited for more folk. The first track, Light Flight gives a good intro to the album. I felt like it covered all the bases of a good folk album. Good vocals, twangy but not overpowering guitar, light percussion. Once I had a Sweetheart had some really interesting flavours in the mix. The use of the Sitar is so cool. Springtime promises was sweet. I like that there’s both male and female vocalists on this album, which is even more exemplified in the next track Luke-Wake Dirge. I’m not a huge fan of the religious subject matter, but I’m also not religious so I don’t get a say. Train song wasn’t my favourite, I thought that it was a bit all over the place musically. Hunting song picked it back up again! The use of the glockenspiel (I think) gave it a really melodic feel which really worked for me. The back and forth between both vocalists was also pretty cool. The drums made it feel like what it was meant to be. Sally go round was very enjoyable! I enjoyed how dancey it was without being too heavy. It was simple, but worked. I thought the Cuckoo was probably the best track on the album. I thought it was very solid. To close, House Carpenter was exactly as I expected. Even though I’m not a fan of this type of music, it was good. I kept wanting more from it though, it had a good riff and instrumentals, but I kept waiting for it to go somewhere more but it didn’t. Anyway, 3/5 ⭐️, 6/10 48/1089
muy instrumental, voces, campanas, tambores, good mood, casi folk, 3/5
Music to get slain by barbarians to.
Ah, Pentangle. I actually discovered them a couple of months or so back and really liked them. I have listened to this album fairly recently, but here goes for another spin… I like this album but it is not one of theirs that bowls me over. Still a solid 3 though.
Started out as a nice change of pace and as I listened I enjoyed it more and more.
Delicate acoustic interplay and intricate vocal harmonies give the record a refined, almost scholarly feel. The arrangements are carefully constructed, with each instrument occupying a precise space in the mix. That attention to detail is admirable, though the restraint sometimes limits dynamic variation. It’s thoughtful and technically accomplished, yet rarely dramatic, a measured experience rather than an overwhelming one.
"All the instruments played on this album are acoustic" — that's the proudly stated phrase on the album cover. There's certainly something to brag about: in addition to the standard folk acoustic guitar and tambourine, there's also double bass, banjo, orchestral bells, bongos, and even an Indian sitar. Unusual instruments create unusual music, and in addition to the genre's classic motifs, collectively known as "medieval tavern," there's also something reminiscent of a mass, and a sense of improvisation, where each instrument seems to be playing its own part, yet the result is beautiful. An interesting album, somewhat ahead of its time.
I think this is what people in the 60's thought middle ages music was like. Just folksy stuff you hear playing inbetween matches at Medieval Times. It wears out its welcome quick but its nice to hear some more traditional instruments.
Goofy ass medieval music. Enjoyable enough but mostly made to be played at Ren Fairs
alright
Hints of Jethro Tull. Was not expecting a Renesaince Faire when I hit play. Excellent musicianship and nice accoustic prog rock.
It was fun at first and then dragged
I think I like their way of forming songs but would not listen to the album very often. Too much going on, it makes me nervous. Very psychedelic music.
Nice
Fine if bland
Not what I was expecting but it was good and I liked a lot after while ! Glad 😌 I gave it a chance.
Songs to go out on a quest to. Songs to play for your fellow hobbits. Songs for the Kings Gathering. Songs to joust to. Songs for wooing a fair maiden. Songs to drink, be gay and merry to at the town square. You get the point. This is straight up Medieval music and sounds like something you’d hear in the background of an episode of Game of Thrones. Does it blow me away? Not really. But I got used to it fairly quickly, and the fun blend of Folk and more traditional Rock, mixed with both singers, who equally hold their own and entertain, make this a surprisingly good album when you get used to just how goofy the entire thing is. My favorite songs on the album are “I Saw an Angel” and “Train Song”. Both do a great job of still being fantastical and a bit goofy, but “I Saw an Angel” takes a step into the more straight forward Rock territory and ends the album on an extremely strong note. This album doesn’t do anything absolutely amazingly or new, but it’s pretty unique, and I can appreciate that. Especially for being from the 60’s. I easily managed to listen to it on repeat for the day. I think my biggest criticism is with the fact that, at least on Spotify, the song “Sally Go Round the Roses” makes three separate appearances. In fact, that song plays, and then after 2 songs later it’s back, followed immediately by an extended version of the exact same song. It’s probably my least favorite song on the album partly because of that. Makes me wonder if the original album cuts off at “House Carpenter”. If so, that wouldn’t be a problem if the original cut was on Spotify in the first place, which it isn’t. Also makes me wonder if the last song, the previously mentioned “I Saw an Angel” was added in later. Would explain why it sounds so different if true, but you really have to be patient if you want to get to it. I’m glad it was included at all, and it is my favorite song on the album, but the vibes really are much different with that song than the others. So much so that I really want to hear more of Pentangle and see how they evolved over the years. This is the only album they have on here, but they made music for a very long time, with a discography ranging from the 60’s all the way to the 90’s. Even if this album isn’t perfect, I’m thankful for this site for letting me check it out. This is the kind of thing I really enjoy using this bot for. The fact that I want to actively seek out more of this music, even if I only gave it a 3, means the authors of the book occasionally do a good job of making me want to listen to more of their oddball suggestions like this one.
3.0 - Ok
Nice to have something different for once. It was good, Avery strong 3 in my opinion, but not quite a 4
AWESOME instrumentation. The vocals felt a little grating by the end. I could see myself returning to a few songs.
Yea it’s okay! Not offensive by any means but I didn’t read the lyrics
Simple easy listening folk. A little boring but not bad.
started off cool but it's overall pretty basic 60s psychedelia.
Sounded like I heard the same generic sequence of pop folk songs over and over with a little sitar thrown in here and there
Fine for what it is, but would never listen to this.
Folksy rock, reminds me of freeze pop a little bit, enjoying it quite a bit; I def want to return to this so I’m thinking 4; the more I listen I’m thinking 3.5 rounded down
Unexpectedly enjoyed this as folk isn't normally my thing
3.5
2.5
Not something to actively listen to, but as background music it was very enjoyable
While I may forget it, it is good forgettable music
soo funn, felt like an overseas adventure
nice folk album but not really much more than that. Some of the guitar parts were good and one of the vocalists reminded me of Dolores O'Riordan, i suppose it's not impossible the cranberries were influenced by this group, definitely sounds like it
A delightful British folk romp.
Oh wow, this was very different from almost anything else I've heard so far from this. Kind of folk-y? Kind of prog? Definitely some weird late '60s/early '70s hippie shit, but with a beautiful medieval/classical music lean. I don't know how to describe this because I'm an idiot but some very serious musicianship happening here. Weird but genuinely enjoyable and definitely something special. Just kinda wish it was more consistent because half the time it was boring folky shit but the other half was amazing
Hippie folk music.
Nice guitar but pretty samey/boring. Highlight: Sally Go Round the Roses
Not my favorite, but at least it was interesting. 2.5 stars.
Very medieval vibes
Very middle of the road Celtic folk with a jazzy tinge h
When people have Renaissance faires, I now believe they are just remembering the 1960's, not the 1560's.
I appreciate the folksy sound, but a little too much at the same time
Kinda weirdly liked this to begin with, then it got a bit weird and ye olde. On the fence now.
folk album
British Folk music. Not my bag, but the songs grew on me the longer I listened. My Rating 2.8.
Strong 2/3. This was a surprise for me, I really enjoyed the songs on this, very unique sound overall. The female vocalist reminds me a lot of the lead singer of The Cranberries. While the music is definitely folky, it has a bit more of an edge to it, and their vocal harmonies really stand out. I kept finding myself really getting into the songs by the time they were over, and even the religious dirge had grown on me by the end. A good album for sure.
this had a nice folky vibe to it, good stuff from the 60's for sure. nothing too much to comment on it
Albums like Basket of Light always make me thinking… is this really what medieval music sounded like or did we just invent “medieval” music in the 60s. Anyways, it’s an interesting sound, MeShee has a beautiful voice and the songs are complex. 5.9/10
Hienoa ja monipuolista folkkia! Vähän eri maailman kolkan folkkia. On jenkkien vähän bluesimpaa folkkia ja sit on vähän itämaisempaa soundiakin. Eniten tykkäsin keski-aikasen kuulosista kappaleista. Kitaran soitto kanssa erityisen siistiä. Parhaat: Lyke-Wake Dirge, Hunting Song, The Cuckoo
It's folk music that feels at time Celtic and at other times churchy. It's OK as background music but I don't see myself coming back to this.
Almost gave this a 4, just because it ably weaves twee folk and medieval standards in always that makes me ponder: I wonder what it would be like is Wes Anderson directed a movie about King Arthur?
I dunno, I don't mind this kind of pseudo-baroque folk vibe you could imagine backing a dance scene in an episode of 'Wolf Hall.' It's too long overall, and the songs where the dude sings & it's more straight folk rock are much weaker (Springtime Promises, I Saw an Angel) but not sorry to get exposed to this.
Un poquito de folk, un poquito de jazz y un poquito de blues… y voy a tomarme un ibuprofeno que no tengo el día cariño 😪
This is a strange one. On paper it’s one that I should probably like a lot, but it doesn’t quite click with me. The guitars don’t particularly stand out to me despite the skill of the two guitarists, and the overall production seems to be too much a product of its time. May have to revisit later.
Mostly instrumental
Actually not terrible. I genuinely liked 4 or so songs.
Musically and technically very good. But its juat not for me. Not bad at all. But not catching me
Listens: 3 Standout Tracks: The Cuckoo This reminded me of a bunch of stuff: The Beatles, Grateful Dead, some of the music from the video game RuneScape and Joanna Newsom to name a few. I don't know if this album is anything crazy, have-to-tell-my-friends good, but it was a completely adequate entry on the List. It was easy listening, a bit fancy (and fantasy) sounding and could easily serve as background listening, or be something you'd put on during a game of D&D (lol).
A pleasant, and ultimately uninspired work of traditional folk music. Well played, well recorded, but neither experimental enough to feel exciting, nor catchy enough to be memorable.
Ye olde celt vibes. I wish I could appreciate it, but really, I just find it a little comical, or at least missing the spot. Just not for me, really, but a nice, and unexpected, inclusion of sitar. Bert Jansch!!! How did I forget he was in these. Love ‘Angie’ and nice to hear his familiar tones. Prefer his vocals on songs and almost like the choral songs but still kind of just “okay” It’s pleasant enough and not offensive. Unique and skilled, just not grabbing me so much. Nice little uptick for ‘Sally Go Round The Roses’ but maybe the peak of something otherwise meh. Female vocal grating on me by the end
Neat, I guess.
Light Flight: Love the instrumental bits (like the opening) but not a massive fan of the offbeat lyrics. Reminds me of some of the folk songs we used to sing in young voices so probably more preferable for fans of that genre. Once I Had a Sweetheart: The vocals are satisfying but quite predictable, same with the instrumental in the middle - I enjoyed it but somewhat repetitive/not much growth. An easy listen but not especially gripping. Springtime Promises: I do prefer the male voice. Lyrics are quite simple, very storytelling but don't have much depth. More of an obvious chorus which creates catchiness. Lyke-Wake Dirge: Sounds like a hymn. Male and female voices sound lovely together, some nice harmonies throughout. Not your everyday listen though, can imagine it would sound haunting in an echoey cathedral. Train Song: Like the build up of the introduction. More frantic than the previous songs, as if the pace of the album is beginning to increase. A big fan of the slower middle of the song, nice break. Not sure I love the end, a bit busy. Hunting Song: Immediately sounds christmassy from the introduction. Again very storytelling lyrics however these ones are slightly more interesting. Like how the male voice sings the speech, nice touch. I find the song a bit too long, however, more variation needed to keep listener gripped for that amount of time (and the momentary switch up near the end was not interesting enough to do that). Sally Go Round the Roses: Favourite one so far. Love the more swing feel to it and the beat. Also the to-and-fro between the two voices is fun, as well as the instrumental. The Cuckoo: More dramatic. Easy listen but nothing revolutionary, quite enjoyed the lyrics however they are a bit repetitive. Probably on purpose but it flew over my head. House Carpenter: Like how the lyrics are less repetitive than most of their tracks, also tells a more interesting tale which makes it a bit more gripping. Enjoyable beat also and nice ending instrumental. Cold Mountain: Short but fun. Very non-offensive simple but upbeat song despite a few disheartening lyrics. I Saw an Angel: Might be my favourite on the album. If I had to pick one to listen to again it would be this. Bit more of a jazzy/swingy feel which is a nice switch up. Perhaps does not make complete sense as the ending track on the album but very enjoyable.
I’d heard about this band and their two guitarists many years ago so it’s nice to finally hear them. It starts off with a bang as the groove for the first piece is played in an unusual time grouping therefore pointing to some sort of a progressive folk style. Then the timing settles down after that however the addition of a sitar in the next piece keeps things sounding unique. This album is definitely an interesting listen and the use of all acoustic instruments does give it a definite folk infused sound to whatever song they’re playing. Definitely would like to hear more from this band!
I lived in Cambridge for over 20 years and never once went to the folk festival, this music is probably why! To be fair it’s good at what it is, whimsical folk tunes with a hint of medieval sounds thrown in here and there. Not bad but not really my cup of mead!
Definitely interesting, not my style though. Very unexpected
Deserves a place on the list. I don't think this will be anyones 'favourite' album though. 3/5.
Serious Renaissance fair vibes on this one (for better or worse). All I needed was a turkey drumstick and a goblet of ale. There are some really good songs, arrangements, singing, and playing but it's precious as hell at times. Also love the use of sitar. This band was in the same peer group as Richard Thompson, Sandy Denny and Fairport Convention but their stuff is far more eclectic and, to me, interesting. Still, "Lyke-Wake Dirge" has a Fleet Foxes vibe and "Sally Go Round the Roses" is a great song.
A very British record, full of folk and rock tunes that have a foot firmly planted in the early renaissance music style. Unique for the all-acoustic instrumentation, and borrowing from jazz, blues and 60's American folk stuff, this is a cool album of hippie renn faire vibes. Amazing cover art!
6.8/10
Listenable but ultimately not folky enough?
I was first introduced to this band by CMAT. If I give this 5 stars do you think she will notice me?
This was an interesting hippie type album. A lot of musical skill,.good harmonies and a strangely medieval feel to it. Hippie music with some interesting time signature stuff going on at times.
A little too renaissance faire for me
On mukavaa menoa, kyllä näitä hippi aikojen kansanmusiikkeja kuuntelee mieluusti.
Good but nothing great.
If English psychedelic folk was my thing, I would probably give this five stars. But it's not my thing so I'm only giving it three stars, in recognition of their talent.
Little gem of a folk album. The album could get repetitive in sound and even in tracks (Sally Go Round the Roses x3), but the songs I liked, I liked (Lyke-Wake Dirge, Hunting Song, Once I Had a Sweetheart). I'll be taking a few of these songs to make a winter tavern playlist.
unremarkable vocal performances and lyricism. gorgeous instrumentation with a variety of influences (although those american southern folk influences should render this album cultural appropriation... bastards). too fucking bri'ish. 6.5/10
3.4
It's something I wouldn't mind listening to when I'm busy doing things like drawing , reading , etc. But to focus on it would get quite boring to me personally. The opening track got me thinking I'd grow to like it but overall not quite successful in being my favourite. Both vocalists sounded good , that I can say.
I like it, nostalgia for me
I really struggled with this one. In some ways I loved it, but I also really hated it, and I hated it even more that this is rated higher than The Incredible String Band on this site. With The Incredible String Band I could hear its influence and creativity, but this just was weird British folk? Everyone's voices were generally grating too. I just kept thinking, "you could go to any Lutheran church and find more enjoyable vocals than this." The songs were also very unnecessarily long. I enjoyed "Lyke-Wake Dirg" and "Sally Go 'Round The Roses," and I also liked bizarreness of "Train Song." Maybe I'm being too harsh to this because I compare a lot of these unnecessary folk album inclusions to The Incredible String Band, and they all seem to fall flat in comparison. On it's own, I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. I'm giving it 3 stars, but on any other day it could go as low as 1 or as high as 4 depending on my mood.
come on folk!!
Good folk album with a couple of catchy highlights. It does get bogged down in the middle with songs that are relatively indistinguishable from each other.
When I saw that this is a baroque/folk-rock album I was psyched. I'm a big fan of more traditional folk music. Some of the songs on the album are giving renaissance faire, while others feel more folky. I like both. The orchestration is cool and there are some really interesting time signature changes and irregular meters. The vocals fit the music well and there are some sweet harmonies when they sing together. I appreciate this album more because it is quite different from everything else we have listened to so far. It's really in its own lane. 7/10.
I thought this was a pretty chill album. I liked the Gaelic vibes
Sounded straight out of the middle ages, could have convinced me this was released in 1403. I honestly didn't mind it, thought it was pretty good! I thought her voice fit the vibe they were going for quite well, although a lot of people on here would disagree with me. I thought some of the guitar and drum work was pretty cool as well. Bonus points for the trippy ass cover, honestly one of the coolest album covers on the list thus far! 6.5/10
Good music, very melodic
60s British Celtic pop
Argh. Sometimes it’s a 5/5. Sometimes it’s a 1/5. I’ll give it a three, but this isn’t a middle-of-the-road album. 3/5
De esa época solo me acuerdo de Lorena mckennit creo que así se llamaba.
Pretty unique but won’t revisit
Not shrill, just not the best.
Blind album and artist. Definitely a cool folksy acoustic album that I am glad I tried. I thought mixing was very well done.
All this English folk makes it feel like I’m living in a Wes Anderson movie
I really like the folk-rock style. I felt this album was creative and I enjoyed listening to it, but there wasn’t anything in it that blew me away.
The more baroque-style sound was just not doing it for me. But the folk/bluegrass and more modern sounding music was really good. Sounds like a three to me.
More nice Ren Faire, listen-to-this-by-a-pond music. Prob pretty influential... it's really nice! Just one note: drop the 'The'... hold on........
2-3
I can appreciate the musicianship and their love for their craft. 3/5
So self serious
The music as such is not bad. But I simply don't like this kind of singing of old medieval tunes. Not my stuff. But a 3 for good musicians.
Pleasant. ★★★
I liked it. Very folk
Good, a tiny bit repetitive, but a nice take on folk for sure!
English folk from 69.
This made me feel like I should be wearing chainmail and foraging in the woods. The Cuckoo was one I really liked and generally speaking I enjoyed listening, but not one I'd come back to probably.
Solid folk. Great lilting vocals from the female vocalist. Enjoyable album but not compelling in a way that really sucked me in. Might revisit, might not. Unremarkable 3/5.
Lots of very nice sounds and beautiful singing. Bert Jansch is a pretty sopectacular guitarist. I’m not sure why this doesn’t quite hit the spot for me. It’s obviously very good. 3.5/5.0 Best Song: Sally Go Round The Roses
I enjoyed this folksy 70's ride!
Decent folk album. Started not good and picked up from there 3/5
C’était quoi déjà? La musique de taverne medievale ou le country nul à chier? Ok, c’est la taverne, ça passe
Different but quute repetitive. Not in a rush to hear it again.
Hm didn't hate this. I don't think I'd listen to it again but I was expecting something very different from the reviews.
First unknown on the list; promising.
This could be touchy. But I must diffuse it immediately. I actually really LOVE some folk music. This is not being a genre snob. I did not love this. It is "OK." but there was nothing in particular that caught me. I don't think it is a case of oversaturation, as it is unique enough. Maybe, for me, nothing particularly stood out. Even that it sometimes felt pseudo-religious did not bother me. Maybe, just maybe, it simply just isn't my vibe. And sometimes we have to be OK with that.
Cover 6 If you hate hippie stuff, you'll probably want to pass. However, I kept an open mind. Not a huge fan of 60s 70s folk, but I don't hate it, necessarily. This was a good listen. They cared about musicianship and not just lyrics. There no, or little, political grandstanding, if that matters to you. I did actually like some songs: Train Song and Hunting Song.
I guess as I approach 51 that I'm finally embracing my old English ancestry. I really enjoyed this. 3.4 / 5 stars (almost a 4 star, but just not as good as The Fairport Convention).
None more folk album. The vocals almost border on affectation and parody but the talent of all the members is too strong to deny. Though you have to be open minded enough to want to put on a knitted sweater and drink some scrumpy, it's worth it for when Bert Jansch or John Renbourn rip on guitar. Best Tracks: Springtime Promises; Hunting Song; Sally Go Round The Roses
3.5⭐️/5 [08.27.2026] 01.17.2026
This was delightful and sounded timeless. Lovely tunes and voices and vibe.
# Album Name: Basket of light # Artist: Pentangle # Rating: 3/5 # Comments: Not bad. Quite mellow. Some good finger plucking. Very folksy # Top Tunes: Once I had a sweetheart / train song / sally # Would I listen to it again? probably
Delightful. Fun rhythm and timbre stuff going on. A little too folky.
A really good album.
Pretty decent English folk album. The tracks with Jacqui McShee's vocals were more enchanting than the others. They're no Steeleye Span, though.
Meh
Would’ve been 4 stars if I was tripping out. Still impressive work.
An excellent surprise for me, I thorougly enjoyed this wildly experimental album. It seems like the late 60s and early 70s produced dozens upon dozens of psychedelic folk bands, with very mixed success. The bad ones just threw together a guitar, a few medieval instruments and a sitar, then sung in high-pitched, LSD-altered voices until your ears started bleeding. The good ones... the good ones did exactly the same, actually, but somehow made it work. Pentangle falls into that second category. It’s probably because, contrary to some drug-fueled neo-medieval folk projects (yes, I’m looking at you, Incredible String Bands), the singers can actually sing (beautifully, even) and the musicians can actually play. It makes for a very nice mix of true Celtic folk music and modern experimental rock with a pinch of baroque. I quickly found myself lost in an intriguing musical landscape full of misty groves and unexpected meetings (the sitar / banjo combo in House Carpenter works amazingly well !). It’s not a perfect album, far from it – some experimental parts clearly fall flat. But for me, it’s really the bright side of psychedelic folk. I’ll definitely check the rest of their discography. A strong 3,5* (and a hard choice between a 3 and a 4*... I might still edit my rating later).
3.1 2x
Never heard of this artist. Interesting right off the bat. At first thought it was the Death Metal band Pentagram. Then reread it and saw it was not. Interesting folky a bit. Cool Stuff.
Folk Music as its meant to be, as in Ye Olde Folk Tune for Thine Soul... They getting Medieval on your ass here.
I found a couple of tracks entertaining. But overall not my bag. Or basket, such as it is.
They're good at what they do. It's not bad, but doesn't hook me.
I don't really care. Freaky folky chanting hippie gang sorta stuff. Not painful. Not too exciting. A little "Eastern" sounding. Eh. Inoffensive. Think I'm especially bitter today.
*Really interesting - folk rock but make it 1960s and British *Fave track - Sally Go Round the Roses *Would revisit and play in the background RATING - 6.5/10
Mix Jeferson Airplane and the Mamas and Papas, add a little folk from the old English tradition…. Then you have Pentangle. A nice album, but a bit stuck in time
A bit dated now. The odd good song but overall wasn’t really my thing..
This is giving 1970s me doing construction paper and Elmer glue crafts at my babysitters while watching Marian the Librarian on PBS and listening to her talk about the dangers of talking to strangers. In other words, it's a vibe. Good musicianship, but I'll probably never visit this again.
lidt mere interessant end den første vi havde med Fairport Convention, men stadig ikke fuldstændig noget for mig
I had never heard of this release, but it was a great listen. It hit at the perfect season (early fall), and reminds me of Donovan and oddly -- Belle and Sebastian? But maybe that's just me. I could definitely see listening to this again.
This genre is a weird one for me. On the one hand there is the Richard and Linda Thompson album which I loved and on the other there is the Incredible String Band which I found laughably bad. This falls somewhere in the middle. I recognise there is some great musicianship on here which I can appreciate but overall it doesn’t do a great deal for me. Not a huge fan of Jacqui McShee’s voice. 3 stars
Pretty good, prefer fairport convention
Liked the double bass and sitar
Nice in
I love the organic sound of this recording. I do dig folk on occasion. I prefer the Fairhope Convention stuff on this list though. But definitely worth another listen. 3/5 #112
Charming
Lovely traditional songs, liked them a lot. Other songs were good too, just not as good
3.5
Was unique and odd, not sure it was all good but I liked hearing something a bit new.
Not quite sure what to make of this. Apple Music had this labeled as “traditional folk” and this is 100% what i’d imagine it to sound like
Interesting mix of musical styles. Fine for a listen.
Bastante bien para mi gusto. Un folk inglés con un toque de jazz. No los conocía y me he guardado Light flight, Train song y Hunting song. Muy años 60.
o sea estuvo bien la voz d la loca m hace acordar a aurora, definitivamente lo tengo q escuchar mas para acostumbrarme xq se m hicieron un poco pesadas varias canciones. light flight sally go round the roses y i saw an angel temones
Ba ba ba do da da Miles away from my usual rotation but very enjoyable
also just okay. i REALLY liked “lyke-wake dirge”, felt very religiously motivated and reminded me of a solid choral piece. everything else was okay. appreciated the use of lesser known instruments such as the sitar. very folky. 3/5.
3/5
Album was okay but not necessarily one that I would revisit.
Similar to Simon and Garfunkel but with lots of Christian undertones and clearly influenced by church hymns. Good music but not something I would seek out on my own.
Good Stuff. Folksy-pop-rocky mishmash. I remember finding a single of Light Flighting in a random bunch of singles years ago, and enjoying it. The rest of teh tracks don't live up to it....but nothing to complain about.
It's not my thing, but I still appreciate this being on this list because for what it is - folk, medieval-esque folk music - it's quite decent.
I wish I was in a tavern when I was listening to this
This album is charming, atmospheric, and occasionally a little bit dumb in that “ye olde open mic night” kind of way. There’s enough medieval mood to spark a full-blown Outlander scene in my head (Jamie Fraser preparing for battle to “Lyke Wake Dirge,” you’re welcome STARZ). It nudged my imagination in many ways — like music should. But let’s be real: for every moment of elegant enchantment, there’s another that feels like you accidentally wandered into a Renaissance Faire’s soundcheck. Not a playlist staple, but a worthy wander.
It's alright. Light Flight sounds like 1400's King Gizzard and Thee Lizard Wizard. I'll keep this in the back pocket for a Dungeons & Dragons campaign I guess
Not really sure who this is for
Big grand versions of folk songs. Many songs have a Celtic feel. Interesting and unexpected use of sitar. Female vocals are way better than the male vocals. Good album.
Not my style of music normally but the vocals and instruments were very atmospheric
Pentangle sounds like a cool shape. I just wanted to say that. Let's talk about Basket of Light now. This is a good album. It's not a masterpiece, but very few albums are. This is kind of like Fairport Convention a bit in that it sounds pretty medieval. I like that. It creates a unique vibe that I personally enjoy. I liked the Fairport Convention album more though. Still, Basket of Light is a solid collection of songs, some original and some covers. The addition of a female vocalist ensures that this isn't just a bunch of white guys again. It's interesting that this provides another example of both a band and one of its members having albums on the list, as I already got a solo album from Pentangle's own Bert Jansch. This album's about as good as that one. In fact, it might be better, but I haven't listened to that album in over a year, so I can't say for sure. All I can say is that this album has some good songs that sound nice. High 3/5.
I think this one is the most perplexing so far for me. I loved it, then hated it, then loved it again. I’m glad I listened though, and love always wins in the end - right?
Bit weird but I liked it
A weird combo of medieval music, rock, and folk. It’s like a hobbit, a knight, and a cowboy had a baby. Liked how this was a new approach to music but got bored after a couple songs. Vocals were also just ok, instrumentals really carried it
I dug it, very folksy. When the female singer got a bit TOO high, it was getting harder to understand (not really, but kinda Yoko Ono-ish). The sitars were a nice touch in some of the songs. "Hunting Song", reminded me a little of the intro to Cypress Hill's "Superstar". I'm surprised this band hasn't been sampled more. I liked the trading off of vocals in "Sally Go Down The Roses," kinda wish they did it more in other songs. I don't know if I would come back to this album often, but it was a nice change of pace for me. Top songs: "Train Song," "Hunting Song", "Sally Go Down The Roses"
This list has a thing for traditional (or medieval) folk rock and I have to say I've been pleasantly surprised with most of it. But this album was just okay. I'm not sure how many albums of this genre anyone needs to listen to to have an understanding of what it is, but I don't see this one as necessary to get there. That said, I quite liked Once I Had a Sweetheart (their second single) and Hunting Song. I also enjoyed Jacqui McShee's voice a fair bit; I much less enjoyed Bert Jansch's voice. Not the first time I wasn't overly enamored with his work.
Thoughts before listening: This is appropriate since I just got Bert Jansch last week and learned he's a part of this band. I'd expect British folk rock with an emphasis on the British and the folk. Review: Okay so this is like Renaissance Fair minstrel music with psychedelic guitar. It's interesting I guess although I don't know that I love it. There is some really cool guitar work throughout these songs, but the vocals are a bit of an acquired taste. I can see where these guys were a big influence on a band like Fleet Foxes. 3-stars
Ere-listening notions: I hath heard that this was meant to be merry but in a manner of the Renaissance faire? So I guess we shalt see when we dost harken. Aft'r/present listening notions: I dost feel a yearning to feast upon a turkey leg and to whirl in a gown of four folds whilst one doth pour me a tankard of ale. This be not aught I would oft revisit, yet 'tis verily of a league its own. This be a five and half of ten. DIDST I NEEDETH TO HEARETH THIS ERE I KICKETH THE BUCKET: nay Favored melody: Light Flight Least favored melody: Lyke Wake Dirge
Standout Songs: Springtime Promises Hunting Song The Cuckoo Cold Mountain I Saw an Angel
Cool! It feels like I've been transported somewhere in the Lord Of The Rings story or India. It has a cool vibe, but it didn't really surprise me musically. I think 3 stars is fair.
I liked Cold Mountain and I Saw an Angel because they were more bluegrassy but the first several went for a very medieval sound. The end of the album increased my overall rating.
Cross between a Renaissance Faire, being at the Prancing Pony and some psychedelic party in London in 1969. I enjoyed it for what is but won't be listening to it often.
Ich fands nicht so schlimm wie die anderen.
Solilder Folk Rock mit up & downs. Insgesamt ganz solide und hörbar.
Weird but ok
Ren fest vibes 👸🏻
If I ever want to feel like I'm at a jousting contest in 1536, reeling from the dissolution of the monasteries and desperate to lose myself in some contemporary music, I'll put this back on. To be fair, I wouldn't sprint to turn it off even if I just wanted to feel like a normal human being, instead of like I was at an am-dram performance of As You Like It.
It's a vibe.
First song did not bode well for the rest of the album, but it captured my interest eventually. A little bit church, a little bit Cranberries, a little bit Irish folk tunes.
Some fine songs, some pretty moments; largely felt like homework.
Definitely a weird one here and I didn’t quite know how I felt about it while listening, but thinking about it for a bit, I liked it. The blending of folk genres here makes for an album much different than a lot of what was going around in 69, but it works. I wouldn’t want to listen to this on the reg, but it’s an interesting curiosity.
01) Light Flight - 7,5 02) Once I Had a Sweetheart - 7,0 03) Springtime Promises - 7,5 04) Lyke-Wake Dirge - 7,0 05) Train Song - 7,5 06) Hunting Song - 7,0 07) Sally Go 'Round the Roses - 7,5 08) The Cuckoo - 7,0 09) House Carpenter - 6,5 TOTAL: 7,17 (72/100) Current ranking: 307/540
Enjoyable. Don't call it folk rock :-) I know little of this band despite having been a bit of a folkie in my time. So I have no idea where they fit into the history of things. Still a pleasant listen. 3/5.
This is the first traditional folk album that I've ver heard, and honestly, I'm quite conflicted about how I feel about it. On one hand, I really enjoyed it at first. The performance are great, specially from the female singer, and it has this rural and medieval atmosphere to it that makes the album kind of charming. One the other hand, I think it is a bit too long. Towards the last songs, it felt a bit boring, since they are very similar to the first ones. Overall, it is a good album
Cool album. Als middeleeuwse muziek een kind zou maken met hippie-muziek, zou dit er uit komen. 3.4
The medieval feeling was very good and got me interested in the album. Overall it was really good.
good folk record, nice sounding tracks
This feels like proto prog. The female vocals are a little distracting. I like the guitars and the some of the hammered/ mallet instruments I have some John Renbourn and have listened to some Bert Jansch.
Folk rock that's also kind of prog by way of often sounding like medieval court music. I preferred the more "traditional" songs, like "Springtime Promises", "Sally Go Round the Roses", and "Train Song". The other stuff made for a deeply uncanny listening experience. The lead female vocalist sounds great, though.
Mental - kind of fun.
Rating: 6/10 Sounds like medieval folk music, I like it.
What da heck
Pretty solid 60's folk rock. Has some stereotypes of it's time but I enjoy it. Feels like it'd be good for a movie soundtrack.
Folky and unexpected. Made me think of the wickerman, but it's not quite that. However, it was annoying to have 3 versions of one song
Was pleasant enough during a crossword. Simpsons: No
I found this fairly interesting. It reminds me of a more progressive "Peter, Paul and Mary" sort of sound. That said, I don't think it would be a regular listen for me... it's a bit too crunchy, granola, hippie.
Soooo Wes Anderson it hurts. Kind of nice sound to most of them though except the sitar one that was horrible. It wasn’t awful but I would be absolutely fine if I died without hearing it. Specific rating 3.1 Fav song - cold mountain Least fav- house carpenter
Not my cup of tea tbh, I can understand why some people like it but its weird in the wrong way for me… 2 stars seems a bit mean but idk about 3 so would rate a 2.8
It started off intriguing but I slowly lost interest as the album went on. The woman singer is pretty good, the male singer is not good. I liked the medieval-sounding aspects of the instrumentals, but sometimes things sounded too harsh at times. Overall not terrible, though.
I dreamed I was camped beneath a tree, singing songs of peace to a symphony of harps and lutes. A bong in my right hand, a tambourine in the left. Then the album ended and my coding nightmare returned. I wouldn't go as far to say I liked it, it just wasn't really my style. Some tracks were relaxing and enjoyable enough, some were bit too strange.
Hippy!
Some of this was a little more Rennaissance-faire-folk than I like but some of it was fun.
In my uni days trying to present myself as some philosophy studying hippy, could well see myself pretending to dig this to impress girls. Did quite like it.
Weird mix of Renaissance Fair garbage and some actually solid folks jams here and there.
есть что-то в этом звучащем ситаре интересное, хоть и не моя история
Nice and happy mix of folk and jazz!
Not too bad. Kinda dug it.
I enjoyed this late sixties frolic.
It’s going straight to Kiel
Interesting finding. Iwas suprised by he medieval etheral vocals that reminded me of the 4AD's Dead Can Dance and Cocteau Twins. It resnates as well with folk music we have here in Brittany and the 70's folk revival under the helm of Harpist, bombard and bagpipie player Alan Stivel. It also resonates with the classic Greensleeves or Scarbporough Fair. Above all, I found the album pleasing to my ears.
Rating: 3.5
It's ok
Weird but fun - 3 stars
This is like Ren fair music almost, cool
Whoever recorded that bass crushed it. It's so visceral and perfect. I was familiar with the opener and Sally Go Round the Roses. Both of those are fantastic. The rest didn't grab me, even though I appreciated the excellent musicianship. 2.5, rounded up to 3 just cause.
Nicely dated 1960's album. Folk county nursery??
Okay, had never heard of these peeps but I dig. Could see myself turning on the "radio" for this group on spotify and jamming all afternoon.
Extremely folky, which was entertaining at first but got a little old.
Someone discovered Dorian mode and just kept going with it.
This is not as big a revelation for me as Fairport Convention, but it's still solid.
A bit of a mixed bag here. I like a bit of folk music, and really enjoyed the Fairport Convention album I got from about the same time as this. But this doesn’t work as well for me. A bit too trad in terms of arrangement maybe at times - I much preferred the bluesier stuff like Sally go round the roses. And I do like a trad arr tune. Overall a little disappointing.
Cool vibe. Literally never heard this before.
I liked the more country inspired tracks at the end, the rest of the album didn't do much for me.
Music was enjoyable. Not a fan of the vocals. Not my cup of tea.
Mercy Creek but spookier and more acid.
2.8 That wasn't bad... But it certainly wasn't good. Nice to have on in the back for a bit, wasn't helped by the guys vocals being way more weaker and unsure of himself than the lasses, and in general pretty bland folk that ran out of steam towards the end. Definitely wouldn't be recommending this to anyone, but I can't say I'm upset i know it exists.
Saw the name Pentangle and I was expecting some satanic metal, instead I was surprised by a English folk jazz group with a renn-faire twist. Fun fact- they provided the theme song and music for the first BBC TV show in color?
I sort of love this and sort of hate it. (ntm)
Pleasant enough neo medieval stuff. Good for the right mood.
Groupe totalement inconnu. 23 eme album classé comme folk généré dans la liste, mais premier que je prend plaisir à écouter. J'aime beaucoup l'instrumentation (contrebasse, duo de guitare intéressant) et les voix (en particulier féminine). J'aime aussi les influences multiples de ce groupe (traditionnelles, médiévales) qui donne un mélange vraiment unique (Lyke-Wake Dirge +++). Je ne suis pas sur de l’intégrer à ma collection, mais je le ré-écouterais avec plaisir. =>3.5/5
Not the typical folk album. A little different with some elements of world music. Kinda like when your friend goes abroad and picks up the culture and makes it their entire personality. Anyway it was alright
I liked this more than I thought I would. I preferred the female vocalist's voice to the male's - he seemed a little out of tune sometimes. But I liked the overall vibe. Solid three.
Wasn’t sure what to expect, maybe prog like pink Floyd. But was quiet pleasant British folk, not something I know a lot about very much. Not as twee as thought that music would be, enjoyed if felt attention drifted a little as it went on.
I’d decorate a Christmas tree to this album.
I had never heard of Pentangle before listening to this album. I guess I enjoyed it- it really kind of felt like background music to me. I liked the use of vocal harmonies and overlapping melodies, but the songs all kind of blended together. The technical skills of the musicians were nice though. Overall- decent album, just not really for me. I could see how it was influential to other musicians. Id probably give it a 2.5/5 but I think itcan be bumped up to 3.
Great bass playing, Train Song was the highlight. 3 butter churning maidens out of 5
Chill, 60s. Lots of sitar :/
kitschy folk music, mixture of both original songs and traditional songs. it's a very earthy album, with a bit of middle eastern and renaissance influence. the vocals are an acquired taste. it's definitely not the strangest voices i've heard, but something about the vaguely operatic qualities and almost sarcastic, emotionless tones makes tracks feel a little.. odd. there's no denying how elegant and dreamy how a lot of these tracks are, and i can appreciate the merit.
Very medieval. Pleasant music, interesting instruments, and very lyrical. But not very creative.
6/10 Folk music that's pleasant enough. I love the choice to use some outside the box instrumentation. 12-31-2024
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