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After a number of electrified releases, this is Darwin's Army is a four member , con- George Grove is a gifted musician that is best Lenahan’s first attempt at a stripped down, acoustic | sisting of John and Buffy Stewart, John Hoke and | known as the banjo player in the Kingston Trio — of album. The interesting point is that it works rather | Dave Crossland. F recent and not so recent | which he’s been a member since 1976. Still per- well. The record is lead by Tom Lenahan (vocals, | folk standards, this album features such well known — with the group, this is his first solo album.

bagpipes, whistle, guitar and bodhran), who is ac- | songs as “My Back Pages,” “Goodnight Irene,” | Consisting of 13 tracks, it showcases Grove's beau- companied on this album by Clarence Ferrari (fid- | “Somewhere The Rainbow,” “Darling Corey,” | tiful voice — as well as his talent on the banjo, gui-

dle, guitar) and Richard Tully Graziano (percussion). | and “Boy In The Bubble” — which proves to be the | tar and ae Top tracks on this album include a finely per- | album's ight. are many great tracks on this CD, in- formed “Lannigan’s Ball”, “Queen of Argyll”, and A all four members contribute lead | cluding the simply done and country-flavored “Long-

“New York Lullaby” — a reworking of the classic } vocals to this album, the undisputed star would have | est Beer of the Night,” a beautifully ves known as “Hobo’s Lullabye.” Throughout this al- | to be John Stewart, a man known far and wide for | sion of “Streets of London,” and am ; pod yee: bum’s 12 tracks, the group’s various roots are dis- } his songwriting skills (having penned such hits as | ing “Singing Ever Inch” — a cab iinrwmante

layed, ranging from the blues, Cajun and Celtic rock. | “Daydream Believer"). A his wonderful bass | the of the Kingston Trio. top tracks in- fF oe haven’t heard Lenahan and his gruffy, blue | voice is not as strong as it to be, this album is | clude Sweet Reason,” “S ing” and “Look- oll hopp

collar vocals — but are interested, this album is a | still worth listening to for all fans of Stewart. ing a Sunshine.” gos : great point to start. ject is one is v rsonal for a Grove: the as risers unedd Oa the alba ve pridhe- CIMN Chart ily friends of is, the label is his own, and many of friends accompany him on various trac March 11 to 17 including John Sebaan, Bob Shane and Van Dyke S Growing up Smuggler Parks). a oa Brokeheart Audio _ _ If you're interested in purchasing a copy of 3 Fatboy Slim You've come along way Baby this fine album, there are a number of options avail- 4 Portishead Roseland NYC live able from his website (address listed above). 5 Ben Folds Fear of Pop 6 Various United States of Punk - MXPX Slowly Going the way of the Buffalo 8C Various 30 hour Famine 9 The High Llamas Lollo : 10 Second Coming Second Coming ic xe eae pete ARs 12 Morrissey My Years Rosso 13C Various Celtic Colours — 15 Offspring Amercena 17C An Acoustic Sin of four C oe 19C ar Wikcheows ees — a TARR hl ee be Mlb e ee heed 20 Various Hempilation