Squonk19 wrote:
Meltdowner wrote:
3 > 1 > 4 > 2 | I have to agree. Side 3 wakes up the album after a repetitive Side 2. Side 1 is bold introduction, while Side 4 rounds things off. Some great moments, but overall not my favourite early Oldfield album. The use of the circle of fifths makes for slower transitions and less variety. I miss the English pastoral feel of the first three too - especially Ommadawn.
I think it possibly put me off Longfellow for life. Sorry. |
For me side 4, at least the last segment, is pastoral enough. However, if you have not tried any Oldfield after this album, and like Ommadawn, at least you should try his latest, Return to Ommadawn... indeed it's a return to those pastoral pieces. A great way to return to the sound of his early years.