I remember hearing the song "Let it rain" and not knowing what Stawbs album it was from......after a wee hunt I discovered that in 1987 they recorded an album minus Dave Lambert (and plus Brian Willoughby) and retained Richard Hudson!
You can never go wrong with any Strawbs album and of course this one is not as popular as some of their classic prog-folk albums from the 70's, but there are some great tunes on this ! This album and
"Deadlines" were a bit of a different incarnation of the Strawbs.....definitely more 80's and less 70's! The 80's is felt in the keyboard sounds at times which are reminiscent of the times !
Strawbophiles will recognize the tune "something for nothing" which they have done live many times and was a Strawbs staple for many years.
David Cousins has a voice that just seems to make time stop and I absolutely love his voice (and his music) and having Richard Hudson around is not too shaby either! Tony Hooper also sings a few songs and has a very nice voice .....a very different sound for the Strawbs.
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