Spriguns - Revel, Weird and Wild (1976) [Japan Mini-LP CD 2005]

Official reissue of the 1976 debut by SPRIGUNS (previously known as Spriguns of Tolgus). The band adopted a Fairport-like electric folk-rock sound, capped by Mandy Morton's silky velvet vocals. Electric violin and electric guitars evoke misty ancient moorlands and create a suitable backing for Mandy's beautiful voice. Fabulous.This is one superb UK folk rock album that until now has been only available via bootlegs or expensive Japanese imports. ~ Freak Emporium

Spriguns was folkier than Steeleye Span, more electric than the bands that came after – sort of Fairport-like without the jolly cult following. Like Steeleye Span, Spriguns had no problem cranking up the electricity when needed, including Tom Ling's excellent electric violin and Dick Powell's guitar, capped by Mandy Morton's silky velvet vocals. The album has its moments: some nice adaptations of traditional material in an electriced-up format (Lord Lovell) and a feel for the more supernatural material in the English folk canon. And Mandy Morton's understated vocal style really works when it works. ~ Sakalli

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Track Listing

1. Trysting Tree (4:05)
2. Outlandish Knight (4:35)
3. Sir Colvin (6:00)
4. Piscie Song (4:04)
5. Nothing Else To Do (3:01)
6. Hasberry Howard (2:56)
7. Lord Lovell (4:51)
8. Laily Worm (3:20)
9. When Spring Comes In (3:08)

Produced by Tim Hart

The Band

Mandy Morton: Lead Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
Tom Ling: Electric Violin and Vocals
Dick Powell: Electric Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals
Mike Morton: Bass Guitar and Vocals
Chris Woodcock: Drums
B. J. Cole: Pedal Steel Guitar (01, 09)

Ⓟ & Ⓒ 1976 The Decca Records Company Ltd.
24-bit Remastered 2004
Remastered by Hitoshi Takiguchi



Many thanks to the original uploader: flogger77

See also:
* Spriguns Of Tolgus - Jack With A Feather (1975)