Winter
For me, Winter, Steeleye’s latest release (should
you not be aware J) doesn’t just embody the
spirit of Christmas, it embodies the very soul of Christmas. A more eclectic
mix of sounds and emotions would be difficult to find anywhere else, other
than one of Steeleye’s albums (in my humble opinion anyway!)
Bright Morning Star makes me think of Fountains of
water sparkling in the beautiful, multi-faceted light of the sun – the
harmonies are so strong and pure! No one does that quite like SS!! Today
at Bethlehem is just a really groovy track that I simply love for its
rhythm and sway! Good King Wenceslas??? When I first heard it I thought
it was hilarious!!! A brilliant version, but –wow – I can just see “rockers”
head-banging to it!!!! It’s amazing and I love it!!! But it does make me
laugh!! The backing for Hark the Herald is heavy rock too and just
makes you want to dance! For me Down in Yon Forest has overtones of Alison
Gross!??
Peter’s violin dances with fire, Maddy’s
voice is still so pure and clear it melts you!! Liam is superb on the
drums, who could wish for more? Oh –more?? Ken on lead –
unsurpassable and Rick’s bass rhythms provide completeness to, what
for me is, a line up that lights up the music with passion and supreme musical
flair and talent!
Anyway, I could go on and on, but I won’t! J
If you want to enjoy the delights of this album and there are many, many more
to come besides those I have already mentioned, you must go and buy it!!
Enough to say that this is the best Christmas album I have ever owned. It is
an excellent mix and I’m sure any Steeleye fan, young or old (!!!)
would enjoy it immensely! Well done SS!!! Long may it last!!!!!!!!
J
