Album Review: Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams
Published Date:
24 August 2008
By Norman Chalmers
GANDALF MURPHY AND THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF DREAMS
The Great Unravel
****
High Noon Records SR0008, £12.99
There are four in the independent collective, but no Gandalf, or Murphy. Slambovia may be a state of mind, but the music deserves to be heard. Woodstock-era psychedelia, folksy hillbilly roots, classic Americana and a sly humour come together in big, life-affirming songs from a unique band. Clever, tight musicianship – on basic guitars and drums with cello, mandolin, accordion, flute, harmonica and guest uilleann pipes – allied to a sponge-like absorption of music from any decade of the last century, produces a hybrid that will appeal to anyone of any age. And they don't, as their name suggests, take themselves too seriously.
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The full article contains 134 words and appears in Scotland On Sunday newspaper.
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Last Updated:
23 August 2008 3:05 PM
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Source:
Scotland On Sunday
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Location:
Scotland
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