John Renbourn, Sir John Alot, LP UK Transatlantic Records ‎1968 - TRA 167

 

An epic album in which Renbourn finds a medieval edge that will remain his signature style. He also features Terry Cox (Sweeney's Man, The Pogues). The original Transatlantic album was digitally reissued by Shanachie in 1992 and later remastered by Sean Cotter and Andy Pearce for Castle with the addition of three bonus tracks. Original recording by John Wood at Sound Technique Studios in London. Produced by Nathan Joseph. The artwork is by Osiris Visions.

Album epico in cui Renbourn trova una vena medievaleggiante che rimarrà in seguito un suo tratto distintivo. Ad accompagnarlo troviamo anche Terry Cox (Sweeney's man, Pogues). Il disco originale della Transatlantic è stato riedito in digitale dalla Shanachie nel 1992 e successivamente rimasterizzato da Sean Cotter e Andy Pearce per la Castle con l'aggiunta di 3 bonus tracks. Registrazione originale di John Wood presso i londinesi studi della Sound Technique. Produttore è Nathan Joseph. L'artwork è curata dalla Osiris Visions. Total time 30:59.

Tracks: 1. The Earle Of Salisbury (1:20) - 2. The Trees They Do Grow High (3:33) - 3. Lady Goes To Church (2:54) - 4. Morgana (7:25) - 5. Transfusion (1:58) - 6. Forty Eight (2:52) - 7. My Dear Boy (1:16) - 8. White Fishes (2:38) - 9. Sweet Potato (3:18) - 10. Seven Up (3:45) Bonus tracks on 2002 remaster: 11. The Earle Of Salisbury (alternative Take 4) (1:18) - 12. Transfusion (alternative Take 2) (1:55) - 13. Forty Eight (alternative Take 1) (2:41)

Musicians: John Renbourn / acoustic guitar with Ray Warleigh / flute e Terry Cox / glockenspiel, African drums, finger cymbals