Renaissance are an English rock band that released eleven studio albums between 1969 and 1983. The original concept behind the name — a fusion of multi-century folksiness and ivory-laden classicism — was expanded and modernized over the years, culminating with the neon-powered, precision-fueled trio lineup of the early 1980s. They formed from the ashes of […]
The Strawbs were an English folk-rock band from Strawberry Hill, London, that released eight studio albums and a live disc on A&M between 1969 and 1975, followed by a pair of albums on Oyster/Polydor in 1976/77 and a final release on Arista in 1978. The band was founded in 1967 by guitarist/vocalist Dave Cousins and […]
Renaissance is the debut album by the English symphonic-folk quintet of the same name, released in 1969 on the Island and Elektra labels. Tracklist: A1. Kings & Queens (10:56) A2. Innocence (7:07) B1. Island* (5:58) B2. Wanderer (4:02) B3. Bullet (11:20) 7″ version b/w The Sea Credits: Louis Cennamo — bass Jim McCarty — percussion, […]
Hero and Heroine is the sixth album by English symphonic/folk-rock band the Strawbs, released in 1974 on A&M. Tracklist: A1. “Autumn” (8:26) —i. Heroine’s Theme —ii. Deep Summer’s Sleep —iii. The Winter Long A2. “Sad Young Man” (4:07) A3. “Just Love” (3:40) A4. “Shine on Silver Sun” (2:46) B1. “Hero and Heroine” (3:20) B2. “Midnight […]
