DON'T SAY GOODBYE

Dave Cousins here always has his characteristic Gabriel esque voice. The folk influence is still present on some songs, even couples of light country passages. But there are surprisingly hard rock bits, with an aggressive loud guitar sound. There are many great loud guitar solos, very well played, moaning and sustained. The presence of modern colorful keyboards gives a fresh touch to the whole. There are also great sentimental moments, like the track "Tina dei Fada", which is absolutely beautiful: listen to those romantic guitars!! There is also the poignant "Evergreen", a peaceful song full of excellent powerful lead & backing vocals and nostalgic piano. This album is varied and shows how mature became The Strawbs.