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TDP 54083LP
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Reissue, originally release in 1970. Formed in the West Midlands manufacturing town of Coventry in 1968, esteemed psychedelic folk group Dando Shaft are revered as key influencers of the progressive strand of the 1960s folk revival, and the interplay of melodies on guitar, mandolin, and violin made their sound distinctive, thanks to frontman Martin Jenkins, whose expressive vocals complement his intricate lines, while Roger Bullen's melodious bass helps to lubricate the proceedings. Recorded before Polly Bolton's harmonic presence shifted the emphasis of their output, this masterwork is required listening for all progressive folk devotees. Licensed from Cherry Red.
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TDP 54084LP
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Reissue, originally released in 1971. Dando Shaft's self-titled sophomore set continued to build on the reputation established by their excellent debut, and now the arrival of female singer Polly Bolton added another textural dimension, as heard most clearly on the soaring "Riverboat," the absence of drums throughout allowing us to fully appreciate the players' excellent musicianship, with Martin Jenkins's masterful mandolin, flute, and fiddle drawing the sound to higher realms. As it was issued on RCA's prog sub-label Neon, which folded soon after its release, the LP is as rare as it is excellent -- another must-have for fans of progressive folk and psychedelic folk rock. Licensed from Cherry Red.
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TDP 54085LP
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Reissue, originally released in 1972. Dando Shaft's third LP continued their explorations into the progressive and psychedelic strands of folk, now with shifting time signatures evidencing an increasing sophistication, as well as an ongoing commitment to experimentation; more varied in theme than their previous releases, there were shades of blues in places and an array of new instruments in the mix, including harpsichord, accordion, and slide guitar, yet the progressive folk that was always at the core of the group is still intact. With original copies costing in the hundreds, this is another worthy exploration for Dando Shaft fans, and all lovers of progressive folk music. Licensed from Cherry Red.
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SOMM 004LP
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Third and last album by UK folk-rock outfit Dando Shaft, from 1972. Another brilliant set of acoustic folk-rock and traditional folk. 500 copies only, pressed on 180 gram vinyl. Includes a reproduction of the original big poster and an insert with liners by Andy Morten.
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