From: petefyfe
[petefyfe_at_aol_dot_com]
Sent: 16 August 2012 06:49
Subject: Pete Fyfe: Outside Track
review & sleeve
THE OUTSIDE TRACK - Flash Company (Lorimer Records LORRCD04)
It's nice to be uplifted every now and then and anyone that has
witnessed the recently televised 2012 Olympics should appreciate this recording
opening as it does with the question and answer riddle song "False Knight On
The Road". The multi-layered accompaniment featuring first a chunky (though not
clunky) sparring rhythm guitar, fiddle and vocal joined by harp, bass,
accordion and finally layered vocals it's obvious The Outside Track know how to
utilise their instruments to the best effect in much the same way that Clannad
did in their early years. This strategic placement allows the band full musical
scope culminating in a subtle crescendo that delivers excellent results and
should (unless you've had your smiling gear removed) bring a warm glow to their
listening public. Onto the second track and Cillian O'Dalaigh's guitar s et-up
which sounds a bit like that of Extreme's single "Words" makes no bones (well,
the tune set title is titled "The Body Parts Set" after all) in showcasing the
technical abilities of Fiona Black, Mairi Rankin, Norah Rendell and Allie
Robertson. Personally speaking I couldn't find a duff track here and catering
as it will do for a majority of the traditional biased ?folk' market the band
have produced an album that will sit comfortably on the shelf alongside artists
the calibre of The Tannahill Weavers, Pentangle and Jock Tamson's Bairns.
Highly recommended! www.theoutsidetrack.com
PETE FYFE