Lorelei ‘Faces’ (Fat Hippy Records)

What comes over most of all on this album is a sense of fun. There’s a mixture of uptempo scots folk with a punk attitude, inducing an urge to dance. There are a number of excellent tunes -‘Love Is Blind’ ‘Liar’ and ‘Singer Sings.’

Unfortunately, what lets the album down is the muddy sound quality which seriously detracts from giving as much pleasure and enjoyment as it should. This often happens with live recordings but it really shouldn’t happen with studio recordings.

This is a real pity because it detracts from what is otherwise a heap of fun. The strength of the band and the power of their songs and playing are indisputable and I would love to see them live. This is their first album in a long time, and I hope that this review does indicate I think they are a strong act.

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