Waterloo-Peterloo is an enjoyable record, possibly because its theme is less rigid than the others. I agree about Terry Yarnell's talent, he sings "I should like to be a policeman" with such ease, it's a pleasure to hear.

I can't say I'm as fond of the sea albums. Up to that point MacColl had always been a coordinator rather than a performer, and his singing seems to overshadow the contribution of the others. He had such a powerful presence that he was bound to dominate any album he sang on. Plus some of the manly grunts and yelps on the shanties do seem a little absurd from a bunch of London landlubbers!

The Critics Group also appeared on an interesteing Argo LP called "The world of the countryside". They sang "We gets up in the morn", and Frankie Armstrong gives a cheeky rendition of "Gossip Joan", quite unlike the strident delivery she's better know for.