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4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent second CD, 24 Aug 2005
This second CD from Dr Faustus sees the band continuing to develop their distinctive sound. With all four members strong singers and accomplished multi-instrumentalists, Dr Faustus create complex and varied arrangements whilst not interfering with the narrative of the songs. The opening 8-minute Broomfield Wager illustrates this perfectly, with a finely judged accompaniment rooted in muscular rhythmic work from the accordion and concertina underpinning the shared vocal line, punctuated by soaring oboe riffs and delicate changes of mood, building to a four part vocal harmony finale. Sourcing their material from the English tradition or composing new material in that style, the band are not afraid to revisit extremely well-known material such as a tension-packed version of the death of Lord Ellenwater, and an uncommon version of Spanish Ladies which creates a spectral and unusually melancholic end to the CD. With players of such quality and dance-band experience it is no surprise that they also turn in some excellent tune sets - the foot-stomping North-West reel The Dawn is perhaps particularly worthy of mention in the latter category. To sum up, an inventive, enthusiastic, richly textured and highly enjoyable set of English music.
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