Original released on LP CBS 64168
(UK, December 1970)
Of the various acts on the British electric folk scene in the 1970s, Trees seem to have embraced the electric rock side of their sound more stridently than the likes of Fairport Convention or Steeleye Span ever did. Showing a boldness in stark contrast to the quieter, softer approach taken by many of their contemporaries, this second album presents a perfect blend of traditional folk and psychedelic-tinged rock with long virtuoso guitar solos that I can absolutely get lost in, courtesy of Barry Clarke. Plus, keyboardist-vocalist Celia Humphris has an absolutely incredible, unmatched voice in electric folk. Top notch stuff, highly recommended for anyone who digs the direction British folk rock took in the 1970s. The stylistic direction of this second Trees LP is very similar to their debut although I find this one to be slightly more prog rock oriented. The epic version of "Sally Free & Easy" is the main highlight here but all in all, this is a worthy followup to their debut (if not quite as good). (in RateYourMusic)
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