Folk-rock wizard Al Stewart conjures up what may be one of his finest (and most enduring)effort since Year of the Cat. This CD is simply astonishing in its multi-faceted genius. At times it is subtly amazing ("Somewhere in England" and "Katherine of Oregon" alone are worth the price of admission - keep a box of tissues handy for these two bittersweet treasures); other times it's take-your-breath-away astonishing ("Class of '58" and "Gina in the Kings Road" come immediately to mind). But these are not the only treasures on this remarkable CD. "Mr. Lear" is simply charming and, after one listen, you will likely be humming "Mona Lisa Talking" for days. This CD, despite the display of ordinary scallop shells on the cover (which is probably Al's best CD cover to date), is a veritable treasure chest of the most exquisite musical and lyrical "seashells", much more "architectonicidae" than scallop. Bravo, Al.Read full review
Really enjoy this "newer" work by Al Stewart--from the gentle melodious rhythms of "Mona Lisa Talking" and "Katherine of Oregon" to the rousing "Class of '58" and "Gina in the King's Road." For those that love Al's use of historical events and figures "Somewhere in England 1915," "Rain Barrel," "The Immelman Turn" and "Mr. Lear" will delight your senses. Not a bad song on the ALbum!
It was a great find great price great product I love it and it came quickly
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Fabulous, yet relatively obscure. I had lost this album during a move. Two songs, The Immelman Turn, and Mona Lisa Talking, are two of his finest in his extensive career. Well worth this purchase prices.
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