| The Pentangle were always great at creating musical fusions, and on this 
        album, they once again came through. The opening song, "Wedding Dress," 
        is a fabulous meeting of Celtic, country, and, believe it or not, funk. 
        It's one of the few songs of theirs that actually rocks. The rest of the 
        record is classic Pentangle, with Bert Jansch's and John Renbourne's acoustic 
        guitars intermingling so well that it would make even Neil Young and Stephen 
        Stills a little envious. Jacqui McShee, as usual, has some exquisite vocal 
        moments, namely the previously mentioned "Wedding Dress" and 
        an excellent reading of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." This 
        track shows how the group was further exploring new musical ground, this 
        time with traditional American folk/gospel. The group's rhythm section 
        of Danny Thompson (upright bass/cello) and Terry Cox (percussion) -- easily 
        one of the most inventive on the planet -- shines on every cut, creating 
        solid ground for Renbourne, McShee, and Jansch to do their high-wire act 
        on vocals and guitar. One of their finest all-around albums.  (by Matthew Greenwald, All 
        Music Guide) |