The lost words - spell songs
Spell songs II : Let the light in
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Reviews (3)
The observer
d. 4. Dec. 2021
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Neil Spencer
d. 4. Dec. 2021
"In this captivating follow-up, the stellar folk collective give voice to more magical meditations on nature from Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris ... The playing is assured - Rachel Newton's harp and Beth Porter's cello deserve special mention - but it's the group's collective vocals that ace it. Masterfully produced by Andy Bell, their voices swell in inclusive choral harmony, with unforced high notes from Hebridean singer Julie Fowlis".
Folk radio UK
d. 6. Dec. 2021
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Billy Rough
d. 6. Dec. 2021
"Beautifully produced by Andy Bell, Spell Songs II: Let The Light In is a timely and beguiling listen. Perhaps because of its organic and thoughtful nature, the album is at its best in the intimate and reflective listens. It is a collection to share and reflect upon. So, gather round, cherish the songs, Macfarlane's words and Morris's imagery and steep yourself deep in the natural world that surrounds us and prepare to be spellbound".
Songlines
2022 January/February
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Sophie Parkes
2022 January/February
"Top of the world" - "You might just catch the diminutive cheep of the wren at the end of 'St Kilda Wren' - blink and you'll miss it. Which is precisely what this project aims to highlight: the beauty, the significance, the magnetism, the fragility of the natural world, as illustrated by the formidable partnership of Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris in their books ... While lead vocal duties are shared between tracks, this is a genuine ensemble album. The 1970s folk rock chorus of 'Oak' is particularly captivating, expertly anchored by Lau's Kris Drever, while 'Thrift (Dig In, Dig In)' thrives thanks to closer, closer-still harmony. Enchantment indeed".