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Hollywood Sunset is the sophomore album by the British folk-rock group Parchment, released on PYE Records in 1973. The album was engineered by Gerry Kitchingham with John Pantry producing. Arranged by Bill Shepperd.
Hollywood Sunset continues in the format of Light Up The Fire, albeit with greater use of string instrumentation and a slightly more commercial feel. Best cuts are the more stripped down numbers like the minor-key «Dobbie’s Song» (with mandolin and recorder) or the delicate ballad «Gift». The dobro returns for the romping folkrocker «Get On The Road». Equally aggressive is the powerful classic «Death In Jerusalem». The ballad «Lovely Touching» has a dreamy mysterious quality that’s enhanced by dramatic electric guitar soloing. Pac’s mandolin adds flair to the title track, «Hard Road» and the lively «Getting Out Of This Town». Fortunately the periodic strings tend to enhance the songs rather than weigh them down. Features twelve original songs, with songwriting shared by John, Sue and Keith. Also released on the Pye label, the album comes in a nice colorful glossy gatefold cover. Produced by John Pantry who also contributes keyboards. [Ken Scott, The Archivist, 4th edition]
LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “You Are My Morning”
A2. “Hard Road”
A3. “Lovely Touching”
A4. “Bobbie’s Song”
A5. “I’m A Man”
A6. “Butterfly”
Side Two
B1. “Gettin Out Of This Town”
B2. “Death In Jerusalem”
B3. “Gift”
B4. “Get On The Road”
B5. “True Words”
B6. “Hollywood Sunset”
Note: LP housed in a gatefold sleeve with lyrics printed on the inside of the cover.
CREDITS. Produced by John Pantry. Engineered by Gerry Kitchingham. Arranged by Bill Shepperd.
Musicians: John Pac (Vocals, Guitar, Mandolin), Sue McClellan (Vocals, Guitar), Keith Rycroft (Vocals, Guitar, Resonator Guitar), Idris Jones (Electric Guitar), John Pantry (Keyboards), Nick Ryan (Bass, Percussion), Chris Lawrence (Acoustic Bass), Mike Wade (Drums, Percussion).
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