Friday 23 April 2021

Paul Bond with Martin Carthy, Danny Carnahan & Robin Petrie - In Sight of the Mountain (Rare 1985 Folk LP from New Zealand on Cityfolk Record)

 

 

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 

Saturday 17 April 2021

Karle Granlund - ... While There's Time (Sealed amazing 1981 Private Xian Psych Folk LP from Canada)


“Another new discovery from Canada, out of Alberta private Xian psych folk rock weirdness. Some dreamy moments here, but songs are mostly hard edge with plenty of electric leads, caveman drums, downer vocals create eccentric vibes here and there. Like recent discovery Glenn Dixon LP, "While There's Time" will be future price increase shortly I guess.” (reviewed by a well known Japanese seller)


Listen :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McxDXOdR4sw

&

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2aj9o7WGXE 

&

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuqyvJgkMIg


This picture comes from another copy (mine being still sealed) !

Don't miss this incredibly rare and great LP !!!

Record : NM? (Still Sealed)
Cover : EXC+ (Still Sealed - see pictures)
Price : 120,00 Euros (+ postage costs by registered parcel calculated by the Belgian Post office)
Payment : PAYPAL only
Contact : etienne.reyser@gmail.com