Isolation - Isolation (1973)
Isolation - Isolation (1973)
Original release 1973, private press
CD Release, Desolation Records (DL001)
ISOLATION are one of the most obscure UK folk acts. Released as a micro-private edition in 1973 (on the Riverside label), their unique album is a loner folk wonder, hinting sometimes at jazzy psych climates. The hazy melancholy of the music remind strongly of the first Nick Drake album and the finger-styled guitar, nods at Davey Graham. The whole album has a very cohesive feel and the simple sound reflects the limitations of instrumentation; the organic natural sound of acoustic instruments seems to fit the music perfectly and the subtle interplay between acoustic guitars with piano and flute come as a natural cross between a folkier version of UNICORN and the moody aspects of OBERON. A strong album of the 70ies underground folk scene and a monster rarity, selling more than 1,200 € these days.
Lineup:
- Richard Blundell - 12-string guitar, vocals
- Dave Smith - piano, vocals
- John Paul Davidson - flute
- Ian Robinson - electric guitars
- Chris Pritchett - violin
- Tim Neild - bass, banjo
- Phil Burtenshow - bass
01. Theme (I) - 6:20
02. Poor Boy - 3:10
03. Looks Like You're Leavin' - 3:48
04. Reaching Out - 4:40
05. 'E' - 3:20
06. Moon Mood - 1:56
07. Theme (II) - 2:08
08. Yesterdays Moments - 2:39
09. Theme (III) - 1:01
10. Banjotune (trad.) - 1:28