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Having heard about them through various sources, I decided to purchase this anthology for what it was advertised as, namely an introduction to the band. Upon hearing it, I was completely blown away. Mostly Autumn are one of the most talented and original bands I have ever heard. Their music drifts superbly between pounding rock 'n' roll and hauntingly beautiful celtic-tinged material, often within the same song. Bryan Josh's guitar playing is sublime, and is matched by Heather Findlay's heavenly voice and some great ensemble playing by the band. Tracks such as 'Winter Mountain' and 'The Dark Before the Dawn' will have you on the verge of head-banging, while the likes of 'Please' and 'Shrinking Violet' will bring a tear to your eye.
Mostly Autumn are perpetually compared to the prog rock bands of the 70s, but it is unfair to portray them as some sort of tribute act. They have found a musical niche all their own, which contains elements of prog rock, celtic music and good old fashioned rock and roll, with soaring guitars, a solid rhythm section and brilliant use of folk instrumentation. And with the shallow, empty material dominating the world's pop charts currently, it is more than a little refreshing to hear a band who make truly great music, and are obviously enjoying themselves while they're at it. If you like good music, discover this band for yourself. They deserve to be recognised for the geniuses they really are.
No. A firm no, too, though the first part of the show was devoted to Waters, Gilmour and the rest's finest moments. But the extraordinary live show featured most of the material you will get if you buy this double album - an extraordinary catalogue of soundscapes, moods, brilliant musicianship, emotion and songs.
Bryan Josh, the chief songwriter, is a brilliant, Gilmour-like guitarist, and fellow vocalist Heather Findlay gives the band a Fleetwood Mac-like sound too. There's plenty of other influences in there too, both 70s and contemporary, but the band have a talent and sound all of their own.
Broad, talented, and they even do their own artwork. This is a band with the vision of one of the greats of the seventies, yet from seeing their brilliant show, I saw they were also simply enjoying doing what they were born to. Great stuff - buy the album, and see them live.
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