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Lost Folk Masterpiece "Bright Phoebus" Reborn
20 Sep
Summary
- An obscure 1972 folk album has been reissued after decades.
- The album features sibling Lal and Mike Waterson's original songs.
- Acclaimed musicians championed the album, boosting its reputation.
An obscure 1972 album, "Bright Phoebus," by British siblings Lal and Mike Waterson, is receiving a long-overdue reissue. Initially released by the Watersons, known for their unique interpretations of traditional folk songs, the album featured original compositions by Lal and Mike.
Despite being recorded with prominent musicians like Martin Carthy and Richard Thompson, "Bright Phoebus" flopped upon its initial release, selling only 1,000 copies. Its unique sound was considered too experimental for the folk scene and too pastoral for rock.
Over decades, the album's reputation grew through word-of-mouth and bootlegs, championed by artists such as Jarvis Cocker and Arcade Fire. The new reissue from Domino includes remastered audio and 12 bonus tracks, aiming to finally bring this idiosyncratic masterpiece to a wider audience.
