Songs You May Have Missed #397

24 Apr 2013 Leave a comment

by Ed Cyphers in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: ,

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Heron: “Take Me Back Home” (1972)

Rustic English acid folk from the time when that country was getting in touch with its indigenous music with the help of Martin Carthy, Richard Thompson, Ashley Hutchings and the like. In the too-brief first incarnation of this band, they recorded in an open field due to an aversion to recording studios. The album cover photo depicts the house where the band and their families all stayed during the time of its recording. Idyllic.

Today Heron are a footnote. Their first two albums are rare, precious and beautiful.

See also: https://edcyphers.com/2012/12/19/songs-you-may-have-missed-264/

Songs You May Have Missed #264

19 Dec 2012 1 Comment

by Ed Cyphers in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: ,

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Heron: “Lord & Master” (1970)

Wonderfully rustic acoustic British folk from a band who were so uncomfortable working in a studio that they recorded out in a field near the Thames River. You can actually hear bird song in some of the quiet moments at the beginning or end of a song.

Heron’s debut eschewed drums completely; it’s just acoustic guitars with organ and accordion touches and nothing overwhelming the gentle vocals.

See also: https://edcyphers.com/2013/04/24/songs-you-may-have-missed-397/