The second of two solo albums she issued 1978. They differ in settings and context, but both are high quality. The first - "Woman In The Wings" https://monolover.blogspot.com/2023/01/maddy-priorwoman-in-wings-chr-1185-78-uk.html - involved Jethro Tull members in production and backing. This includes musicians Chris Stainton, BJ Cole and Rick Kemp among others. Eight of the ten songs penned by Prior herself - melodic and catchy with lyrics from personal experiences. On a few later albums her appearance would be tainted by excessive use of synths and poor production, but here's everything still top notch. Synths are kept as support only and it all comes very natural with real instruments including string arrangements. Production, credited to Davy Rohl, is elaborated and the numbers tied together by a soft and cozy atmosphere. Maddy Prior could be down right magic given the right circumstances - this is one of those moments. Favorite tracks - "In Fighting", "Pity The Poor Night Porter", "Ali Baba" and "To Have And To Hold". Full album below. If You like good melodies and top female vocals this should do it! Released on Chrysalis 1978 in Canada, Downunder and over Europe. First US 1980 on Takoma (7079), also UK cassette (ZCHR 1203) and 1995 CD on BGO (BGOCD 213). Premiere UK had label as shown here in a thin glossy cover. (BRYF*) (FÄV*) (SÖPX*)
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