The Black Balloon is a 1979 album by John Renbourn.
| The Black Balloon | ||||
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| Studio album by John Renbourn | ||||
| Released | 1979 | |||
| Recorded | Crescent Studios, Bath, Somerset | |||
| Genre | Folk | |||
| Length | 37:17 | |||
| Label | Transatlantic | |||
| Producer | David Lord | |||
| John Renbourn chronology | ||||
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Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [2] |
| Uncut | [3] |
The Washington Post wrote that, "in addition to a rhythmically engaging 13th-century English dance tune and a neatly woven medley of jig and reel, the album boasts a few enchanting moments as well."[4]
Track listing
editAll tracks are Traditional; arranged by John Renbourn; except where noted.
- "The Moon Shines Bright" – 3:56
- "The English Dance" – 2:51
- "Bourrée I and II" – 2:22
- "Medley:" – 9:28
- "The Mist Covered Mountains of Home"
- "The Orphan"
- "Tarboulton"
- "The Pelican" (John Renbourn) – 7:04
- "The Black Balloon" (John Renbourn) – 11:34
Personnel
edit- John Renbourn - acoustic and electric guitar
- Tony Roberts - flute
- Stuart Gordon - snare, tabors
- Technical
- Bob Wagner - sleeve design
- Stefan Grossman - photography
References
edit- ^ Ruhlmann, William. The Black Balloon at AllMusic. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
- ^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 585.
- ^ Houghton, Mick (April 2005). "John Renbourn". Uncut. p. 121.
- ^ Joyce, Mike (2 November 1990). "Buoyant Euro-Folk on 'Black Balloon'". The Washington Post. p. N16.
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