YNG NGOLAU DYDD

Pererin's fabled 4th and final album was released only on cassette in the mid 80s and even then had distribution problems. Some fans questioned whether it ever existed. Finally it has shown up on a fine CD issue from Guerssen. Don't wait long however because this is a limited pressing of only 500 CDs taken from the original mastertapes. Pererin is a legendary Welsh folk group that has flirted with prog and rock but remains very true to their traditional roots. This time around the music is perhaps the least rocking of the four albums, dropping most of the full drums, synth, and electric guitar and opting for many acoustic instruments. And yet the sound remains full and rich due to the expert weaving and layering of the many attributes. You can expect a full slate of acoustic guitars, bass, hand percussion, flute, mandolin, violin, and the usual pleasant voices and arrangements.

Sadly this release lacks the brief English descriptions or drawings that give insight into the meaning of each song. That problem aside, Pererin's fourth is yet another collection of superb, warm Welsh folk songs that will captivate music fans. It is a bit closer to the style of the third album than the first two and yet the growth of the musicians both as players and arrangers helps the album succeed. The violin and mandolin in "Cyntaf dydd" are perfectly balanced with the bass and give such a nice flavor. "Dacw Nghariad" is a bit of a departure in sound with an almost driving, slapped bass that gives the song a funky edge.the violin and whistle parts at the end add another nice touch. "Can Job" and "Y Ddraenen Wen" are as beautiful and mournful as Pererin have ever delivered and proves their stellar songwriting has not lost its touch. Great bass lines and vocal harmonies on the latter. Pererin ends their albums well and this time is no exception. "Henffych i ti" is a delightful instrumental piece starting with guitar harmonics and haunting strings. Drop dead beautiful flute and violin with strong bass again conjure imagery of staring out over a sea at dusk. Phenomenal track. The first Pererin album remains my favorite by far, but I'm deliriously happy with all 4 albums and recommend them heartily to fans of folk music.

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