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A whole thesis could be written about the links between heavy rock and sword and sorcery-style mediaevalism; and if anyone did, they'd cap it off with Blackmore's Night. Since Rainbow's demise in 1996 Ritchie Blackmore along with partner Candice Night (see what they did there?) has been running a (ahem) cottage industry: crafting folksy new age albums and playing Europe's most crenellated spots to a loyal fanbase.
The Village Lanterne, comes resplendent with Enya-esque vocals embroidered with Ritchie's faerie finger work. Many may be surprised at the replacement of his signature Strat by an acoustic (supported by rather anachronistic electronic keyboards). Purple fans of yore may also be alarmed by the bands anthem "Child In Time" being welded to a jig, rendering it more like "Childe Roland In Thyme".
Yet the fact remains that even a toned-down Blackmore retains his skills and, while the sight of him dressed as the local minstrel may be a little ludicrous, The Village Lanterne is a palimpsest of treats for fans old(e) and new. --Chris Jones
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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A superb entry into the Blackmore's Night collection of music .
Village Lanterne , Mond Tanz / Child in Time and Streets of London are tracks in particular that deserve repeat plays .
The sound quality is very good and the musicianship is first class throughout .
Village Lanterne , Mond Tanz / Child in Time and Streets of London are tracks in particular that deserve repeat plays .
The sound quality is very good and the musicianship is first class throughout .
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A good easy listening album, catchy melodies lines sung by Candice's excellent and occasionally haunting vocals,accompanied by quality harmonies and all round musicianship Ritchie Blackmore's renowned for.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I have dipped into Blackmore's Night music on-and-off since they started but I had always felt that there was something missing. They just hadn't quite got the mix right. This album however ticks all the boxes. An absolute classic. There is a perfect mix of the minstrel and his lady, pop, rock and mixtures in between. There is not a bad song on this album. You have Village Lanterne bringing back memories of the The Princess Bride, Mond Tanz/Child in Time proving how adaptable Candice Night's voice can really be, the Olde Mill Inn - a classic drinking song, Street of Dreams and I guess it doesn't matter anymore - classic pop/rock. It has something for everyone. This is the Blackmore's Night album that I have been waiting for. Five stars without a doubt.
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A light in the black
This is a nice gentle mellow album with some good renaissance folk music. Is that enough for a Ritchie Blackmore album? I don't think so. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2009 by Mr. T. J. Taylor
A compilation?
This album has the effect of making you think you've heard pretty much every song before.
In some cases (the copious use of cover versions, sometimes of richies own... Read more
In some cases (the copious use of cover versions, sometimes of richies own... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2006 by TC
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