Maddy marks the final severance of the Steeleye Span umbilical cord with an epic, part-thematic solo work. Well, I'll be jiggered. Freed of all that rollicking folkery La Prior has dug deep into traditional mystique to emerge with an album of real depth and gravity. Inspired by, of all things, a wildlife TV series, a large chunk is devoted to a sequence of her own songs exploring myths surrounding ravens and wielding a grandeur that almost merits assesment as modern ballad opera. She's no stranger to dramatic themes, of course, but the war drums driving along Twankydillo and Nick Holland's enlightened piano accompaniment to Bold Poachers give notice of a fresher, more organic approach, end even invest more emotional strength to her singing. The raven section could have been embarrassing, but while it is outshone by the impressic set of neo-Napoleonic songs preceding it, inspired arrangements, graceful production (by Troy Donockley and Nick Holland) and Prior's own innate sense of mystique make it work remarkably well. Her best album in a long while. Review by "Colin Irwin" (http://mainlynorfolk.info).
RATING: 8.75 / 10 **FANTASTIC**
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RATING: 8.75 / 10 **FANTASTIC**
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