Forest - 1970 - Full Circle (full album)

FOREST were a late 60's minstrel/medieval type of folk-prog trio in the style of The INCREDIBLE STRING BAND, FAIRPORT CONVENTION and DR. STRANGELY STRANGE. They released a couple of albums with dark but subtle acid lyrics, incorporating pipes, harmonium, harpsichord, mandolin, 12-string guitar and percussion to their sound. Their music doesn't have the electricity normally associated with rock, yet it can't be described as straight folk either, the lyrics being rather strange and the band's approach being far too eclectic - thus their inclusion here.
Their eponymous album (1969) is practically a clone of The INCREDIBLE STRING BAND whereas "Full Circle" (1970) shows more original songwriting and more diverse arrangements, with themes still dealing with nature, mystery and darkness. Both albums are altogether esoteric, pastoral, serious and communal as befit the times.

Line-up / Musicians
- Derek Allenby / mandolin, whistle, harmonica, percussion, vocals
- Hadrian Welham / guitar, violin, bass, cello, percussion, whistle, vocals
- Martin Welham / guitar, 12 string guitar, piano, violin, whistle, harmonium, electric harpsichord, percussion, vocals
Gordon Huntley / steel guitar

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