Back in Line by Steeleye Span (Cassette, Oct-1990, Shanachie)

Album Features
Artist:	Steeleye Span
Format:	Cassette
Release Year:	1990
Record Label:	Shanachie
Genre:	British Folk Rock, Rock & Pop

Track Listing
1. Edward
2. Isabel
3. Lady Diamond
4. Cannon by Telemann
5. Peace on the Border
6. Blackleg Miner
7. White Man
8. Lanercost
9. Scarecrow
10. Take My Heart

Details
Playing Time:	53 min.
Distributor:	E1 Distribution (USA)
Recording Type:	Studio
Recording Mode:	Stereo
SPAR Code:	n/a

Album Notes
Personnel: Bob Johnson (vocals, guitar); Peter Knight (vocals, violin); Maddy Prior, Rick Kemp (vocals); Vince Cross (keyboards); Nigel Pegrum (drums).Recording information: Pace Studios Milton Keynes.Illustrator: Marcus Silverside.Arrangers: Peter Knight; Steeleye Span.The fact that one musician, Vince Cross, is credited only with playing the Yamaha DX7, the synthesizer responsible for the soundalike quality of almost all pop singles recorded between 1984 and 1988, shouldn't keep fans of Steeleye Span's earlier work away from its 14th album, 1986's BACK IN LINE. While Cross's contributions may sound slightly dated now, they're minimal, and the songs themselves are a fine lot, including the group's best single of the '80s, the quietly moving "Somewhere in London."As always, Maddy Prior's vocals and Peter Knight's fiddle share center stage, and both are at their best on the dazzling opener "Edward." The album also includes three excellent live tracks, including a remarkable version of their classic arrangement of "One Misty Moisty Morning." BACK IN LINE, while not as perfect as PLEASE TO SEE THE KING or ALL AROUND MY HAT, is a lovely folk-rock album.

Editorial Reviews
3 stars - Good ..Maddy Prior's voice never fails to excite..a good album..
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