SPIRITWOOD - Spiritwood

"Private pressing from 1979, first released on the Tanrydoon label out of New Berlin, Pa. Original sealed copies, which contain a lyric insert. "Hippie-flavored rural folk form this duo, who write good songs and deliver tight male-female vocal harmonies. It sounds almost a decade earlier than the release year, and recurring influences from UK folk (like Clearing) contribute further to the sense of displacement. Occasional use of piano and a strong sense of melody have made for some comparisons with Mellow Candle, and it's a testimony to Spiritwood's quality that this doesn't seem too outlandish. There are a few moves towards CSN domains, and late 1960's westcoast in general, which should have been explored more. The guitar arrangements (with banjo on two trad-ish numbers) interplay seamlessly with the strong vocals, and the personal commitment makes up for a certain lack of artistic direction." -Acid Archives. *an important note* -- pressed on flimsy vinyl! -- some copies may have dish warp -- but according to all accounts online (Discogs), they still play fine. Also, some copies w/ slightly bumped corners.