Sunsets I've Galloped Into

Sunsets I've Galloped Into Artist: Archie Fisher
Label: Red House
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 033651008224
EAN: 0033651008224
ASIN: B000001BAW


Release Date: 1996-02-20

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Tracks:

  1. Ashfields & Brine
  2. Yonder Banks/The Shipyard Apprentice
  3. The Cuillins Of Home
  4. Southside Blues
  5. Silver Coin
  6. The Presence
  7. Gunsmoke & Whiskey
  8. Bill Hosie
  9. I Wandered By A Brookside
  10. Merry England
  11. The Great North Road
  12. Eastfield
  13. The Black Horse
  14. All That You Ask Me

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars ARCHIE AT THE TOP OF HIS FORM..........2001-04-26

This is without a doubt one of the finest CDs in my collection, and has been one of my favorites for many years. Archie Fisher's voice is pure magic -- and the songs he writes (or, in some cases, chooses) match it perfectly. The melodies are haunting and beautiful, but what really stands out for me in these selections is the pure quality of the words -- this is poetry at its finest. There's not a single weak track among these here, but the one that gets deep into my soul every time I hear it is 'The presence' -- a song could not possibly be more perfectly written.

Archie's releases are few and far between over the last few years -- this was recorded back in the 80s, and it, I believe, is actually his latest recording. Rumor has it he's been working on a new one for a year or two -- let's hope it proves to be true. Many thanks to Red House for making this fine album more readily available to stateside music fans.

5 out of 5 stars Scotland's finest singer songwriter at his best.......1999-08-25

A magical recording by the finest voice in Scottish folk music - deep and rich as his country's glens and lochs. Archie's lovely relaxed guitar picking is beautifully accompanied by a few other instruments and he casts a spell over the listener with a series of gentle ballads about characters and places he knows and loves. "Ashfields and Brine", "Shipyard Apprentice", "Cuillins of Home" and "Merry England" display his love of place, "Gunsmoke and Whiskey" and "Bill Hosie" are marvellous evocations of interesting characters. However his "love" songs are totally stunning - "The Prescence" is one of the most affecting pieces of music imaginable - achingly poetic story of an ageing spinster's regrets and proud faith. Another highlight is his recitation "The Black Horse" - brilliant - no effects, no music, just pure voice and perfect delivery. Haunting! Do yourself a favour - buy this album.

4 out of 5 stars A terrific poet and singer.......1998-07-13

This man is an undiscovered treasure. His lyrics are pure poetry. And his music is quite good. I've also heard others sing his songs and its always impressive. This is an album worth having!

5 out of 5 stars A folk singer with a rich voice and wonderful stories!.......1998-05-27

I first heard Archie in concert back in the mid 80's when he was touring with Garnet Rodgers, another excellent folksinger. This album is a re-release on CD of an earlier LP. Archie has a wonderfull voice: rich, deep, and I believe a Scottish accent. The songs here are all full of stories about people and places in Archie's life. All of the songs are well written (by Archie - some in collaboration) and delivered. One of my favorites is the song "Shipyard Apprentice" about a man growing up by a shipyard on the Clyde River in Scotland. I love the phrase from this song that "it was tears that made the Clyde." "Silver Coin" is a beautiful love song about a woman who "rings like a silver coin thrown down on stone." "Bill Hosie" is a tragic song about a man that built a plane and what happened to him. "Gunsmoke & Wiskey" is about a special friendship of Archie's. I haven't listened to these songs in many years, probably 8, yet remembering this album brings their melodies back to me today very strong.

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