Reviewed by Edward Scott

This is an intriguing compilation of acoustic-orientated tracks from the Kingsway archive. Interestingly there are three sets of artists who are really very much like each other - Malcolm And Alwyn, Phil And John, Stewart And Kyle - who all clearly owe much to Simon And Garfunkel. Oldies will enjoy the track by Parchment from 1964. I did not see the need to have two Bryn Haworth tracks. This could have easily have been filled with a track from Nuffsed or Sammy Horner. (I preferred the second Haworth track out of the two.) Apart from this it is worth buying though I felt it would be better at mid-price as I believe roots enthusiasts will already have many of the tracks. It's very laid back and relaxing. I hope that Kingsway will re-release some of the early albums on CD. Malcolm And Alwyn, Stewart And Kyle and of course Parchment - come on Mr Pac. A so-so sampler of acoustic roots that could and should have been better.

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