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Lang'syne 1976

Lang'syne (Dusselton 1976)

Album Legnth: 39.18

Genre: Folk

Best Song: 'Cynghanedd'

Release Info: 1998 CD Reissue Rebirth CD 001

Tracks:

1. Medina 8.29
2. Morning 3.32
3. Changing 6.46
4. Cynghanedd 7.49
5. A Very Sarcastic Song 6.43
6. Carnivore 4.02
7. Mignon 1.51
8. Lady Mary 3.48*

*=Bonus Track

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Overview:

Lang'syne appear to be another one-album wonder as they released an interesting self titled folk album in 1976. Lang'syne sing in English and their brand of folk bares little resemblance to the earlier kraut-folk bands like Broselmaschine, Holderlin, and Witthuser and Westrupp. Throughout the album, there are small touches of a German and Eastern ethnic feel to the music, but for the most part their sound is a bit more Anglo influenced. Many of the lyrics and much of the music appear to have a dark, longing quality which results in the album sounding a bit mystical, and occasionally even Renaissance-style. The standout track is the instrumental 'Cynghanedd'. 'Cynghanedd' begins like an Eastern-influenced ballad, or "Melodie der Natur" as described in the CD sleeve. This track utilizes natural sound of birds and insects and ends with an interesting interplay of 'dueling'-guitar chord sequences. Another track worth mentioning is 'Medina' which has sporadic touches of Witthuser and Westrupp sprinkled throughout. As a bonus, this CD contains 1 bonus track. [3/5 Doug]

Musicians:

Edbert Froese - guitar, Keyboard, Vocals, Sitar, Psalter
Matthias Mertler - Guitar, Vocals, Percussion, Glockenspiel
Ulrich Nahle - Flute, Guitar, Vocals, Percussion