"A glorious rush of perfectly pitched and counterbalanced vocals
that offers up a spellbinding celebration of the human voice and makes
this a firm contender for Folk Album of the Year" Netrhythms
"…singing and harmonising…top
of the range…selection of songs…spot on, but more than that,
there is a startling chemistry about them. There is a real mood of spontaneity
and the idea of a group united by..a mutual love of the songs they are
performing. Stand-out tracks include the rousing Bully in the Alley, the
sentimental Land Where you Never Grow Old, and the devotional Standing
on the Promises of God. Choruses made in heaven all. It is an album of
qualities and values. Timeless." fRoots
"The collective warmth of their
intricately meshed harmonies fully bears out the togetherness made explicit
in the title track. The septet's burnished tones bring dignity and affection
to their songs, with Norma Waterson's commanding voice proud and plangent
at its heart. - …beautiful renditions of traditional songs such as
"Stars in My Crown" and "The Banks of Sweet Primeroses"
tempered by the poignant sway of something like "The Land Where You
Never Grow Old". The Independent Review
"Performed in a dazzling array
of harmonies by the best singers in the business - exhilarating - majestic
and heartwarming. Essential" Mojo
"Authority and conviction"
Manchester City Life
"Twelve on the Richter scale"
Taplas
"Glorious, glorious harmony
singing. A gorgeous blend of some of the most distinctive vocals in the
folk world, demonstrating the sheer enjoyment of singing together. Uplifting
in the extreme." Folk London
"Impeccable" All
Music Guide
"The highlight - Blue Murder"
(review of Cambridge Folk Festival August 2002) The Guardian
"A luscious combination of voices
in the traditional style. Even more amazing .. is the diversity and wealth
of material" Sing Out
"Top 10 best Folk album of the
year" Mojo |
