I was trying to describe my thoughts on Midlakes “The Courage Of Others” on another thread and it occurred to me that Jilly Goolden would have done it so much better.

This interesting little album makes me think of sitting in a dark damp forrest, the smell of woodsmoke in the air and the feel of a moss covered rock on hessian clad buttocks. It has an essence of
Tubular Bells, there’s a hint of Radiohead in there with a slight Clannad aftertaste. It evokes memories of some of those old 70’s favourites your dad used to enjoy with his pipe in his sandals and kaftan. It‘s probably best enjoyed on your own with a mug of mead and some roast boar in a wild mushroom sauce in front of an open fire. It’s not an instant favourite but if you persevere it’s a delicious treat you will return to again and again.

Or something like that. There are some wonderful wordsmiths here that I’m sure could do a much better job than me so take a big swig of an album from the racks in your cellar and come over all Jilly Goolden and tell us what you think of it.