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  • Audio CD (17 Oct 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Hannibal
  • ASIN: B000BHAO30
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 80,884 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Requiem for what might have been., 3 Aug 2007
By William J. Walker "Billyjay" (England) - See all my reviews
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It was slow to get started and I nearly gave up on them but after a few plays it suddenly 'clicked' and has since become one of my most played and playable albums. Every track has an engaging melody and the album rolls along beautifully from start to finish without a hiccup.

The comparisons to the early "Fairport Convention" or "The Trees" are justified as they are mining the same musical areas, while never sounding like pale imitators(or imitators at all). There is a good mix of folk-informed styles ranging from distinctly English to a more trans-Atlantic/San francisco vibe. Does it matter that they aren't breaking new ground? Well in a way they are, as the songs are(mostly)new and of a very high quality throughout.

If I had to say the album has a weakness it is that it lacks an absolute killer track like 'Meet on the Ledge' or 'Sally Free and Easy' but then you have to remember this is their first album. It's certainly better than the 'Fairport' debut. The (female) singer has been criticised for not being as good as Sandy Denny but as she has her own distinct style, and a lovely voice at that, I don't think it's a problem.

Overall I would say this is a very good album that should appeal to anyone who doesn't mind a bit of folk in their rock or vice versa.

Sad to say I find this is likely to be the only album as I understand the band has now split up. I, for one, will miss that follow-up album.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Album of the Year already?, 15 May 2006
I heard "Lady Margaret" on the Kershaw programme and knew immediately that he was right: this is a wonderful band, harking back to the early days of Fairport Convention, Albion Band etc. There's a handful of The Byrds in there and perhaps other trippy hippy bands too - Love? Maybe. Perhaps their parents have great record collections that they spent years hearing and absorbing. They are, after all, a band of here and now with hearable influences.

Yes, the main thing is that The Eighteenth Day of May are a fine bunch of musicians who make fine music. There is not a duff moment on the album. Buy it now!
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars I Like It!!, 12 Mar 2006
By John "johnnysaint" (North West England) - See all my reviews
After reading some good reviews and hearing the band on Mark Radcliffe's show, I thought a quick purchase was in order. I wasn't disappointed!!

As already mentioned, there a definite parallels with early Fairport and Trees. In their own right, this is worth adding to your collection.

Is it me or is folk music getting trendy? Best give my Arran jumper a good wash.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Some good old (new) hippy stuff, some not so great
a few great tracks, a couple of weaker ones, and sadly they are no more too, shame, with a little effort they could have been even better. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Man of Kent

4.0 out of 5 stars Sadly No More
Sadly, Eighteenth Day Of May are no more, but at least they have left this eponymous album as a permanent record of how they got things so right, and perhaps they have paved the... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Laurence Upton

4.0 out of 5 stars balanced opinion
It's good to see a record stir such differences of opinion as expressed by the other reviewers.

To be honest, i can sympathise with both the positive and negative... Read more
Published on 7 Jul 2006 by Martyn

1.0 out of 5 stars Fairport Convention? Don't make me laugh.
Why do I keep falling for glowing reviews of uninspiring, indie shmindie ,jingle jangle music for bedwetters? Why do people keep writing these reveiws? Read more
Published on 21 May 2006 by Jeffrey Prior

4.0 out of 5 stars Sonic joy explosion
Don't be put off by 'music fans' review above, this album is a joy, a springtime burst of sonic rapture, of the kind we rarely hear outside old vinyl from the sixties. Read more
Published on 3 May 2006 by Ben Tweddell

5.0 out of 5 stars Cool Luke
Heard a track on Ian Anderson's radio program and I was hooked. As it was the featured Album that week I heard four more tracks, all exellent. Read more
Published on 9 April 2006

2.0 out of 5 stars A disappointment
After seeing numerous reviews and articles about the band, I was looking forward to hearing the CD but I'm afraid I found it twee and amateurish. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant stuff
The Eighteenth Day of May have released a brilliant debut album. Stunningly beautiful material. This deserves some attention as it will not become a hype that easily. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2006 by Jan Willem Wilkens

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