Gallagher & Lyle Seeds

Gallagher & Lyle - Seeds (1973) [Japanese Edition 2016]  Music

Posted by gribovar at June 23, 2023
Gallagher & Lyle - Seeds (1973) [Japanese Edition 2016]

Gallagher & Lyle - Seeds (1973) [Japanese Edition 2016]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 290 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 112 MB | Covers - 117 MB
Genre: Folk Rock, Pop Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Universal Music (UICY-77745)

Gallagher & Lyle beef up their folk-based sound from previous albums on this recording produced by Glyn Johns. The duo adds several uptempo cuts in a more rock-oriented vein, using saxophone on the opening and most rock-oriented cut, "Country Morning." Harmonicas add energy to the second song, the uptempo "A Misspent Youth," one of several songs with a social edge. Both Gallagher and Lyle have thin voices, but on songs which have an edge of melancholy, such as "Remember Then," and "The Clearings," (two of the outstanding tracks) the voice quality lends itself to good effect. Although many songs on the album deal with regret or loss, there are several which tip the balance in favor of upbeat moods and feeling. Also, melodies and arrangements are strong throughout the album…
Gallagher & Lyle - The Last Cowboy (1974) [Japanese Edition 2016]

Gallagher and Lyle - The Last Cowboy (1974) [Japanese Edition 2016]
EAC Rip | FLAC (image+.cue+log) - 199 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps (LAME 3.93) - 79 MB | Covers - 107 MB
Genre: Folk Rock, Pop Rock | RAR 3% Rec. | Label: Universal Music (UICY-77746)

The pop duo phenomenon that spawned such acts as Simon & Garfunkel, Brewer & Shipley, and Seals & Crofts was predated by the duo formed by songwriters, guitarists, and vocalists Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle. Initially attracting attention as songwriters of Dean Ford & the Gaylords' single "Mr. Heartbreak's Here Instead," Gallagher and Lyle went on to record as a duo and as members of McGuinness Flint and Ronnie Lane's group Slim Chance. Gallagher and Lyle continued to balance their performances and recordings as staff songwriters for the Beatles' Apple label, writing "Sparrow" and "International" for Mary Hopkin. The title track of their sixth duo album, Breakaway, was later covered by Art Garfunkel…