Customer Reviews
Roddy Woomble is the cherry on top! - By: L. Pearson, 08 Oct 2007 
Kate Rusby is a treat & possibly the most unsung performerin the UK. I own hundreds of CDs & very few of them continue to move me like "The Girl Who Couldn't Fly". From the teasing, light-hearted rhyme of `Mary Blaize' to the haunting simplicity of `Fare Thee Well', this album is a treat for the ears & a journey for the emotions. 'No Names' is the ultimate highlight for me, specifically because of Roddy Woomble's fantastic contribution. The vast space between Kate & Roddy's tones serves only to add to the bittersweet parting message that the song contains. This is a wonderful album that deserves much wider critical aclaim than it has received so far.
Wistful love songs by young chanteuse - By: A. J. Rabet, 07 Feb 2007 As many of the other reviewers have stated Kate Rusby has a beautiful plaintiff voice & this can be both a blessing & a hindrance as she will never have the vocal range & power of say June Tabor however when she sticks to what she is good at asin this album she is a fine singer songwriter & arranger of traditional words & music. This is a very good album & the fact that most of the songs are originals is a pleasant surprise as too many folk singers still labour under the impression that folkies like only proper folk tunes as collected by Percy Grainger.
Brilliant at times - By: Leslie Jeary, 06 Nov 2006 Ninety per cent of this is her usual high standard. There are however a few songs that sound a bit tired & I don't think her voice is at its youthful, wistful best. That said, this is an album well worth having if you like Kate Rusby.
terribly twee - By: P. Latimer, 20 Aug 2006 
This has a newly written track called 'fare thee well' & one on a knight on yon hill. No-one says 'fare thee well' or 'yon' these days. Cutting edge this ain't. Sounds nice but the lyrics are therefore clear as day & are very lightweight. Anyone writing about a Moon Shadow risks comparison with Cat Stevens & Maggie Reilly/Mike Oldfield. Kate'e effort here emphasises the weakness of the song writing on this album.
Magical discovery - By: J. Stranks, 19 Apr 2006 
Over many years living abroad I've kind of lost touch with UK folk music (the great RT excepted, of course). So when I saw this recommended on Amazon.uk, I thought: 'Why not?' And no regrets - this is a gorgeous recording by an outstanding performer. I can only back up all the other reviewers who gave this 5 stars. ('No Names' & 'Fare thee well' are particular stand-out tracks.) I will be ordering more by Kate Rusby immediately. Try this one & you are very unlikely to be disappointed.
