The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #148271   Message #3442298
Posted By: MoorleyMan
26-Nov-12 - 05:41 AM
Thread Name: Review: Folk Roots, New Routes (Collins, Graham)
Subject: RE: Review: Folk Roots, New Routes (Collins, Graham)
I too still love the album, but...
It's interesting how acknowledged classic records can sometimes "dip" in and out within one's own listening evaluation. There've been times when I've just not been receptive and found elements or aspects of FRNR almost sterile, yet at other times I've come across tiny details and nuances that've fascinated me and made me appraise the record afresh. Whatever the issues such as undisputed qualities of the playing or singing or interpretation.
And it all depends on what else you're listening to around the same time. Nothing will ever replicate the impact of your first encounter with an album like FRNR, either in terms of its musical impression and values or its context.