A beautiful pastoral folk gem from New Zealand singer/songwriter Paul Bond from his 1985 album 'In Sight of the Mountain' released on the private Hastings-based Cityfolk label.
The record is a beautiful listen full of catchy songwriting, evocative lyrics, exquisite finger-picked guitars and tender vocals.
Sparse songs based around vocal and guitars with touches of keyboards, electric bass, percussion, mandolin and flute.
Overall, it is a type of album that perfectly encapsulates the landscapes of rural New Zealand through song - the country's lush countryside, inland mountains and rugged coasts.
If you are a fan of folk baroque guitar playing and English folk legends such as Bert Jansch and John Renbourn then you will love this album.
Ideal for chilling out or late-night listening.
(reviewed by urbanpharaoh on YouTube)
Paul Bond has been helped for this record by the great Martin Carthy (guitar), Danny Carnahan (mandolin, guitar, fiddle) and Robin Petrie (percussion).
A very rare and very interesting record ... really a grower ...
... in a very great condition (complete with lyrics sheet and insert).
Listen to these tracks :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnxQMYM4TCg
&
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBGwbSPfbpk
This album is full of little gems !
Record : EXC
Cover : VG++ to EXC (see pictures)
Lyrics sheet : VG+ & Insert : VG++
Price : 120,00 Euros (+ postage costs by registered parcel calculated by the Belgian Post office)
Payment : PAYPAL only
Contact : etienne.reyser@gmail.com
