Category Archives: Pilgrim
GERRY MCCELLAND
Echoes Surround Me (Pilgrim JLP 167) 1970 UK * Although all the beat and folk elements have been pushed aside on Echoes Surround Me, it is actually a more consistent album, focusing exclusively in the jazz realm. Not … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), 1970, Echoes Surround Me, GERRY MCCLELLAND, JLP 167, Pilgrim
MARY MCKEE & THE GENESIS
Favourite Hymns Of Faith (Pilgrim 484) 1980 UK* This one is not in The Archivist. These are traditional hymns sung and played with a rural country sound. There are a couple that are piano driven but have other instruments in … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), 1980, 484, Favourite Hymns Of Faith, GENESIS, MARY MCKEE, Pilgrim
MARY MCKEE & THE GENESIS
We’re Together Again (Pilgrim 491) 1981 UK* This one is not in The Archivist. Thanks Leif for the music & thanks Dennis for the cover pics. Tracks: 01. It Made News In Heaven 02. Here In My Own Town 03. … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), 1981, 491, GENESIS, MARY MCKEE, Pilgrim, We're Together Again
HIGH COUNTRY
High Country (Pilgrim 461) 1979 UK* Sorry no picture with this one. There’s a good reason these boys have the word “country” in their name, and this album steps further in the direction of the “c” word. If you’re a … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), 1979, 461, HIGH COUNTRY, High Country, Pilgrim, RONNIE AND CARL
MARY MCKEE
Meanings Of My Life (Pilgrim 424) 1977 UK* This one is not in the Archivist. This is a solo album from Mary McKee of the group The Genesis. Continues in the country folk arena. Review by RP. Thank you Dennis … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), 1977, 424, GENESIS, MARY MCKEE, Meanings Of My Life, Pilgrim
HIGH COUNTRY
Last Train To Glory (Pilgrim 447) 1978 UK* Mellow easygoing country rock from UK threesome Alistair Skene, Ronnie Magee and Carl Sands. All three had previously been involved with the Pilgrim lp Down By The River under the … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), 1978, 447, HIGH COUNTRY, Last Train To Glory, Pilgrim, RONNIE AND CARL
GENESIS, THE
Bring Back The Springtime (Pilgrim 408) 1976 UK* Mellow and smooth country folk troupe from Northern Ireland. Fairly ordinary but strengthened by the pleasant vibrato in Mary McKee’s lovely vocals. Simple arrangements with assistance from members of Parchment. Heavy country … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), 1976, 408, Bring Back The Springtime, GENESIS, MARY MCKEE, Pilgrim
CHORDIALS, THE
Topsy Turvy (Pilgrim KLP 31) 1969 UK * A wonderfully fun entry from the tail end of Britain’s Christian beat phase. More ‘60s AM pop-oriented than other bands in this scene, yet teeming with energy. These four guys love reckless … Continue reading
DAVE & DANA (PRICE)
Come On In (Pilgrim 421) 1976 UK* Amiable platter of folk and acoustic pop. A John Pantry production featuring several songs from British artists such as Lou Hayles, Graham Kendrick, Judy MacKenzie and Betty Lou Mills. Familiar names assisting musically … Continue reading
Filed under (UK), 1976, 421, Come On In, DAVE AND DANA (PRICE), Pilgrim
REVELATION COMPANY
Thank You For Life (Pilgrim/The Masters Collection PMC 7005) 1978? Canada * Palatable pop/r&b sounds from six-member male/female black Canadian group led by Anthony Comer. Mellow for the most part, upbeat brass-backed tunes alternating with soulful string-sweetened ballads, with an … Continue reading
Filed under (Canada), about 1978, Master’s Collection, Pilgrim, PMC 7005, REVELATION COMPANY, Thank You For Life
