What does it sound like?:
Richie Blackmore and Candice Night’s renaissance inspired band return with their tenth studio album, the follow up to 2013’s Dancer and the Moon.
This is an album which showcases influences of traditional and folk music and folklore from throughout Europe.If there is a theme, it is of living in the present while looking forward to the future while being enriched by our past heritage..
It is a diverse collection, which includes the stand out instrumentals Queen’s Lament, Allan yn y Fan and most exceptionally The Darker Shade of Black.
Stand out vocal performances appear on the title track, the supernatural themed Will O’The Wisp and Where Are we Going From Here.
As well as showcasing the bands own writing talents, the album features cover versions of Linda Ronstadt’s hit Long Long Time, a lovely version of Mike Oldfield’s Moonlight Shadow and Sonny & Cher’s I Got You Babe.
What does it all *mean*?
This band have had huge success in mainland Europe and this is an album which deserves to be heard with an open mind – no it’s not Deep Purple or Rainbow, but it is music that Richie Blackmore obviously loves playing.and his instrumental talents have certainly not dimished with age. His work is complemented by the ethereal vocals and multi instrumental talents of Candice Night.
Goes well with…
If you enjoyed their previous albums, you’ll love this. If you’ve not heard them before, give it a chance – you will be pleasantly surprised.
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Might suit people who like…
Trying something new and different and listening with an open mind.
James Blast says
You lost me at Moonlight Shadow Bargey.
James Blast says
Listened, it was ‘orrible!
Baron Harkonnen says
Very intrigued by this Barge, when I get back home I’ll give it a listen. I reckon from your review I won’t be dissapointed.
Rob C says
Any links so I can check them out first ?
Bargepole says
Rob C says
Cheers.
Hmm. Liked it all in all. Love the instruments, riffage but found the vocals a bit Ventura Galadriel. Like the Medieval Babes with balls.
7/10.
Rob C says
Are you into Faun, Bargedude ?
Bargepole says
The mythical creature or the German band 😉
Not heard too much of their stuff, but that genre does seem very popular in that part of Europe – any recommendations?
Rob C says
Great band. ‘Eden’ and ‘Licht’ are superb albums:
Bargepole says
Cheers – checking them out now!