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Arthur the King
Maddy Prior
Arthur the King
Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop, Rock
 
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Arthur the King continues the weighty themes of recent solo work. Her post-Steeleye Span solo career has involved more and more complex themes and musical projects, and at the core of this album is a 10-track suite about A...  more »

     
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All Artists: Maddy Prior
Title: Arthur the King
Members Wishing: 5
Total Copies: 0
Label: Park Records
Release Date: 4/6/2001
Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop, Rock
Styles: Traditional Folk, British & Celtic Folk, Contemporary Folk, Celtic, Folk Rock, Progressive, Progressive Rock
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 769934005825, 766487948128

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Album Description
Arthur the King continues the weighty themes of recent solo work. Her post-Steeleye Span solo career has involved more and more complex themes and musical projects, and at the core of this album is a 10-track suite about Arthur, clocking in at a little un

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CD Reviews

One of Prior's best
12/21/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Prior has always mixed a bit of rock in with her folk and celtic songs, but rarely as skillfully as this. The title song cycle tells the story of Arthur, not the familiar figure of Camelot but closer to the true legend, a gritty, brutal and considerably earthier story. The music that supports it is an atmospheric blend of natural instruments mixed with sythns that creates mental images of brooding moors and violent pagan battles. In less capable hands it could have come off as yet another new age triffle, and indeed the lyrics at times are a bit clumsy. But Prior's powerful voice controls the proceedings, giving it emotional depth that cannot be dismissed. As for the rock quoient, "Tribal Warriors" is a new classic that will definitely join the celtic rock hall of fame. Crank it!"
One of the best things she has ever done
12/12/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I really liked Ravenchild, but this CD surpasses that. The King Arthur cycle is just great. The track "Tribal Warriors" is one of the most purely exciting songs I think I have heard."