SHIBBOLETH

The third album from Britain's THIEVES' KITCHEN offering the listen a nice and wide range of musical possibilities. After leaving GREY LADY DOWN, Mark Robtham (drums) formed THIEVES' KITCHEN and several years later have struck a great chord with me in "Shibboleth" (Hebrew). Vocalist Amy Darby has a beautiful and fitting voice full of emotion and clarity. Along with Darby's beautiful voice we are treated to the instrumental prowess of Phil Mercy (guitars), Wolfgang Kindl (keyboards),Andy Bonham (bass) and Mark Robotham (drums). The end result is something very original perhaps and best interpreted IMHO as a cross of RENAISSANCE and IQ. Overall a highly intelligent album full of originality and craftsmanship needing your attention.