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Original vinyl artwork in a square CD digisleeve format. Includes a fold out poster and booklet with authoritative and extensive liner notes by Chris Welch.
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By David T. Mathias
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
Magna Carta have been a cornerstone of English folk-rock since the early 70's. If you enjoy Fairport Convention, The Strawbs and Barclay James Harvest then this is a must have for you. It is the bardic album that gave Magna Carta world recognition. The founding member and inspiration for the band, Chris Simpson, is still recording but the band have had to endure constant reshuffles and replacements. Their music remains true however and is the insiration for many young up-and-coming bands. This is Chris Simpson's masterpiece and it is glorious. I also recommend Magna Catra: Gold as a terrific compilation of the band's musical genius.
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4.8 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
MAGNIFICIENT
Mar 30 2008
By T. Blanc
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Only gems on this album, as Magna Carta had always delivered so far...
The addition of Gordon Huntley (steel-guitar), previously member of the excellent Matthews Southern Comfort sure does'nt hurt.
Each track is beautifully written, polished, played ans sung. Beautiful arrangements of voices, guitars & everything... A dream come true...
Christopher Simpsons' songs are (at least) as good as ever here, but the title number "Lord of the Ages" reaches biblical dimensions here for sure... Strangely, I can never listen to the number "Father John" (with its trhilling accappella chorus) without thinking of Beatles (Paul)'s "Eleanor Rigby"...
Every song on this album is pure magic.
In any case, highly recommended to every Simon & Garfunkel fan, they'll get the British version of S&G and much more... And to anyone who appreciates music...
Thierry
The addition of Gordon Huntley (steel-guitar), previously member of the excellent Matthews Southern Comfort sure does'nt hurt.
Each track is beautifully written, polished, played ans sung. Beautiful arrangements of voices, guitars & everything... A dream come true...
Christopher Simpsons' songs are (at least) as good as ever here, but the title number "Lord of the Ages" reaches biblical dimensions here for sure... Strangely, I can never listen to the number "Father John" (with its trhilling accappella chorus) without thinking of Beatles (Paul)'s "Eleanor Rigby"...
Every song on this album is pure magic.
In any case, highly recommended to every Simon & Garfunkel fan, they'll get the British version of S&G and much more... And to anyone who appreciates music...
Thierry
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
It will be released again!
April 19 1999
By A Customer
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
This is a classic album! "Lord of the Ages" sold more than a million of copies! Mercury/Polygram will release on April 26, 1999 three albums of Magna Carta that are reedition of 5 hit albums released in 70s. One of them is the hit "Lord of the Ages" album plus the "Martin's Cafe" album.
The band is at http://www.magnac.com/
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent ..............!
Oct 29 2011
By melomane_73
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Excellent record, great music : no other comment needs to be added .....
Yes, just fantastic, sweet and soft, easy on the ear .............................
Yes, just fantastic, sweet and soft, easy on the ear .............................
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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