NEW ENGLAND

I like this album a lot. It came out in between the releases "Locked In" and "Front Page News" and it's better than both of those. Here the band blended a range of styles from the sizzling rock of "Mother of Pearl" to some fine soft ballads, like the dreamy "You Rescued Me" and the acoustic "Candlelight". Those familiar with the band Home who Laurie Wisefield left to join Wishbone Ash, will notice some of the similar breeezy influences here, though some songs are also reminiscent of the band's original sound, a fusion of folk and rock. I particularly love "Lorelei" which is a fine laid back song. The guitar work is great on this album and the production is of high quality too. Three and a half stars.