Category Archives: Grapevine
UNITY (UK)
Changes (Grapevine 123) 1978 UK * I thought this to be another lost UK gem. Not found in The Archivist. This album has that southern rural rock vibes. In many ways reminding me of Mary McGee & The … Continue reading
REYNARD
Green Anthem (Grapevine GRV 132) 1979 UK * As much as I adore Reynard’s debut, Green Anthem blows it away, the men showing significant improvement in mastering the Scots-Irish genre. The accents are thick, the mandolin bristles and … Continue reading
REYNARD
Fresh From The Earth (Grapevine 102) 1976 UK * Any group that names itself after a fox in medieval folklore certainly can’t be all that humdrum. As it turns out, this British outfit is one of the few … Continue reading
JOHN NEILL
From The City To The Sea (Grapevine 107) 1976 UK* Sorry no picture with this one. John plays guitar (accoustic), dulcimer and harmonica. He is from Northern Ireland. This one is in The Archivist by Ken Scott, 4th Edition, and … Continue reading
Filed under (Northern Ireland), (UK), 107, 1976, From The City To The Sea, Grapevine, JOHN NEILL
PAUL & SHARON
Take The Time (Grapevine GRV 121) 1978 UK * Pop-rock record from UK duo of Paul and Sharon Reid. Mostly mellow things with pop leanings, although ‘You’ve Heard It So Many Times’ rocks fairly strongly. Some folk/pop here, a country … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), 1978, Grapevine, GRV 121, PAUL AND SHARON, Take The Time
ALLAN SHIERS
The Man In Me (Profile GMOR 003) 1974 UK * This was Allan’s first album review. Pleasant natural acoustic vibes from this likeable understated British folkie. Harmonica solos embellish strummed titles like ‘School Days’, ‘Business Man’, ‘Busking Song’ and ‘Mary … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), 1980, ALLAN SHIERS, Grapevine, GRV 135, Lamplighter
SONRISE (UK)
Before My Eyes (Grapevine GRV 105) 1976 UK * Sparkling clean soft folkrock and acoustic music from the British duo of Grahame Knox and Ray Steel, with additional instrumental backing by Parchment. Sonrise sounds less commercial than Malcolm & Alwyn … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), 1976, Before My Eyes, Grapevine, GRV 105, SONRISE (UK)
RIDE! RIDE!
Ride! Ride! (Grapevine 101) 1976 UK * The debut release for the Grapevine label is neither rock nor folk but a Broadway-style contemporary musical based on a story about Methodist founder John Wesley. The lyrics revolve around a young girl … Continue reading
BILL DAVIDSON
Star Wars Of Darkness And Light (Grapevine 119) 1978 UK * Certainly one of the more intriguingly titled albums on this UK label, with some fairly commendable music to match. The opening title track utilizes a Star Wars analogy to … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), 119, 1976, BILL DAVIDSON, Grapevine, Star Wars Of Darkness And Light
STEWART & KYLE
Temporary Residence (Grapevine GRV 134) 1980 UK Tracks: 1 Keep on 2 What Will Life Bring for Me 3 Hopelessly Confused 4 I Wish I Had All My Tomorrows 5 I Want to Go Home 6 Star 7 In a … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), 1980, Grapevine, GRV 134, STEWART and KYLE, Temporary Residence
