Spirit of Love

by C.O.B.

Spirit of Love cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: November 1971
  • Label: CBS
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Community rating: 3.85/5 from 5 ratings

Artists on this release: Ralph McTell, Clive Palmer, John Bidwell, Mick Bennett, Ursula Smith, Steve Bonnett

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Guided by the songwriting of Clive Palmer, formerly of the Incredible String Band, 'Spirit of Love' remains a crowning achievement of the British wyrd folk movement. The trio utilizes exotic acoustic instrumentation to weave deeply mystical, pastoral soundscapes.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, acoustic, melodic, traditional, harmonies, spirituality, communal, stripped-down

Tracklist

  1. Spirit Of Love
  2. Music Of The Ages
  3. Soft Touches Of Love
  4. Banjo Land
  5. Wade In The Water
  6. Scranky Black Farmer
  7. Evening Air
  8. Serpent's Kiss
  9. Sweet Slavery
  10. When He Came Home

Credits

  • C.O.B. - primary artist
  • Clive Palmer - arranged by, written-by, guitar, lead vocals, banjo [1st], voice, guitar, voice, guitar, vocals
  • Mick Bennett - arranged by, written-by, voice, lead vocals [lead voice], washboard, organ, voice, percussion, lead vocals, tambourine, bongos, vocals
  • Traditional - written-by
  • Steve Bonnett - bass guitar
  • Chrissie Quayle - voice
  • Christina Bonnett - voice
  • Gillian McPherson - voice

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