- Audio CD (18 Aug 1998)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Kicking Mule
- ASIN: B0000031KJ
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 649,486 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Idaho Potato |
| 2. Medley: Sheebeg And Sheemor/Drunken Wagoner |
| 3. Under The Volcano: a) Resurrection Of Blind Joe Death b) Four For The Roses c) Montagu's Pact d) The Rights Of Man |
| 4. Medley: Bonaparte's Retreat/Billy In The Lowgrounds |
| 5. Swedish Jig |
| 6. Water Gypsy |
| 7. All Things Parallel Must Converge |
| 8. The Blarney Pilgrim |
| 9. Mississippi Blues No.3 |
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
On this recording John Renbourn and Stefan Grossman put down a couple of classic tracks that span American and English Folk, Celtic and Blues. Of particular merit is the arrangement of traditional music for two guitars, bringing together of American and English guitar styles. The sound and dynamic of the music is ground breaking for the time. For the finger style guitar player and the fan of early folk-celtic fusion this is a collectors album.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Two Diverse Backgrounds, One Terrific Album
2 Dec 2000
Format:Audio CD
On the surface this may appear to be an odd coupling: John Renbourn, the British folk guitar player, and Stefan Grossman, the American who plays blues and ragtime. On this, their 1979 follow-up to their debut outing, they continue their partnership on seven of the album's nine cuts. They each also have one solo. John's is the spririted "Water Gypsy." Stefan's is the medley of "Sheebeg and Sheemor," played in a quiet English style, coupled with "Drunken Wagoner," where the pace picks up with a more aggressive style.
The album represents a merging of the two players' distinct styles. On the title track, it is Stefan playing the slide guitar part. On the medley of fiddle tunes "Bonaparte's Retreat/Billy in the Lowground," John fingerpicks the lead on the first song, where Stefan flatpicks the lead on the second. Whether its traditional fare like the lively "Swedish Jig," or the American blues of "Mississippi Blues No. 3" or original material like the haunting "All Things Parallel Must Converge," these two master guitar players complement each other nicely. All told, this is an excellent introduction into the music of both of these musicians. RECOMMENDED
Can't understand why this album isn't considered a "must hear" classic
12 Jan 2011
Format:Audio CD
This is a great album. I used to have it on LP. There is Traditional Celtic, Blues and original material here all played with incredible style and spirit. This is simply one of the most enjoyable guitar albums I've ever owned. Not much flash here but great arrangements and compositions played with great touch and feel.
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