Galley Beggar may have a name that conjures images of the worst pirate-corish, Alestorm-wannabes,
but they play what they dub “acid folk,” and freely admit to an
obsession with old sounds and styles. Their music is in the tradition of
60s rock acts like Fairport Convention and Pentangle, and you’ll also hear similarities to the folksy side of Led Zeppelin and even Fleetwood Mac.
Yet it also has a subtle, mysterious goth rock vibe slithering through
the folk revivalism leaving a slightly dark, oily trail. Is it metal?
Not exactly. Is it good? Oh yeah! This is some seriously enchanting,
groovy stuff sure to conjure images of Woodstock, free love and hippies
running amok in fields of green.
At no point does the band let you off the hook, as one high-level flower power anthem follows another, resulting in a trance-inducing album that takes you drifting through the purple haze.
There isn’t a wasted note to be found on their last album Heathen Hymns and at a concise 43 minutes, it feels like the perfect length. The sound is amazing, with a rich, warm, old timey production and the drums in particular sound organic and crisp. Maria O’Donnell’s siren song vocals are given ample room to breathe and never dominate the proceedings. It’s just a top-notch production perfectly suited to this style of music.
At no point does the band let you off the hook, as one high-level flower power anthem follows another, resulting in a trance-inducing album that takes you drifting through the purple haze.
There isn’t a wasted note to be found on their last album Heathen Hymns and at a concise 43 minutes, it feels like the perfect length. The sound is amazing, with a rich, warm, old timey production and the drums in particular sound organic and crisp. Maria O’Donnell’s siren song vocals are given ample room to breathe and never dominate the proceedings. It’s just a top-notch production perfectly suited to this style of music.
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