Looking at the cover of this album you would be forgiven for thinking that you were gazing upon the latest musical offering, from some kind of neo-medieval band of travelling minstrels or perhaps even the soundtrack to a 1970s film detailing the sexual escapades of a dragon slayer and his fiddle playing companion; who are on a quest to find a golden skull - all the time a-rootling and a-tootling throughout their merry journey. However, what you are in fact looking at my friends, is a rare and beautiful beast indeed.
Subway were a half American half British duo that set out from here in good old Blighty in an attempt to make it in France, legend has it that with little money the duo resorted to busking in the Parisian subway stations in order to gain an income (hence the name of the band). The duo, who played all of the instruments featured on the album then recorded and released it in very limited numbers. Sadly, sales of the album were poor and the unsold copies were melted down and recycled (a common and often tragic practice of the time) now thankfully reissued, for those who have a mind too enjoy it.
Sweet, beautiful, progressive and dark around the edges, this uber rare folk gem may lie in the meadow face up smiling toward the first rays of summer sun but its feet are firmly planted in the dark cool shade of the gooseberry bush where mischievous Imps and Dark Elves congregate to play brooding bass lines, bang drums, brew up strange looking foul tasting mushrooms and raise hell.
Turn off the lights, pour yourself a glass and remember: life is a strange and tasty brew.
Tracklist
1) I Am A Child
2) Song For Sinking Shelters
3) Warm You Are
4) All The Good Things
5) Enturbulaton - Free From
6) Arizona Sands
7) Rosanna Of The Roses
8) Can I Trade With You My Mind
I Am A Child
Song For Sinking Shelters
Enturbulaton - Free From
Great find! Thanks for the tip.
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