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Snatches from a masterpeice

10/26/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The 1980's knew at least one absolute postpunk masterpiece which went by unnoticed: In the Good Old Country Way by the Nightingales. This band started out in line with early the Fall, but on that third album, after pleny changes of personnel, they opened up an entire new musical universe, Kinks-like, though with violin, a wide range of stylistic phantasy, and so much more. Each and every selection was sheer tension, wit, passion and life. All of this was the brainchild of vocalist and main songsmith Robert Lloyd, one of the most impressive voices I've ever heard. In retrospect the two earlier albums Pigs on Purpose and Hysterics sound relatively dated, though they do comprise several wonderful postpunk songs. Now on this compilation you will find several gems from these three albums, and they should not be missed. Yet, In the Good Old Country Way should absolutely reissued in full some day!!!"

Essential for fans of Fall, Slovenly, Shrubs, Big Flame

11/03/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you like The Shrubs, Big Flame, A Witness, Jackdaw With Crowbar, Rip Rig & Panic, The Pop Group or 23 Skidoo then buy this."