Manson Grant
Some years ago, Wick based, MANSON GRANT & THE DYNAMOS, when David Shearer was in the line up with Manson & Robert, they went over to Music City, and laid down some tracks at Mark Moseley’s Sound Control Studio. The ensuing album, “Golden Memories” was issued on an Irish label, but didn’t really get the attention it deserved.
The album has now been remastered, repackaged and re-released on their own Pan label, and sounds really fresh.
With top notch Nashville pickers like Hargus Pig Robbins, Glenn Worf, Buddy Spicher and the recently departed Hal Rugg playing alongside The Dynamos, the arrangements are first class.
Of course, we all know that unique Manson Grant sound is steeped in an easy listening style, which has kept them busy for many years, and they wont change that, even with the additional musicians.
Whilst Dynamos fans will recognise these songs from the album’s first outing, they weren’t the tried & tested fayre you may have expected. It’s mainly happy party numbers, although “When We First Fell In Love”, from the pen of Aussie Brian Leyton stands out for it’s superb harmonies.
Also catching the ear is the title, and opening track, “Golden Memories”, which sums up Country music’s history in just under three minutes!.
Manson Grant has never had the recognition from their “ain folk”, especially in the Central Belt. If you only ever listen to one Manson Grant album in your life, make it this one!
The album has now been remastered, repackaged and re-released on their own Pan label, and sounds really fresh.
With top notch Nashville pickers like Hargus Pig Robbins, Glenn Worf, Buddy Spicher and the recently departed Hal Rugg playing alongside The Dynamos, the arrangements are first class.
Of course, we all know that unique Manson Grant sound is steeped in an easy listening style, which has kept them busy for many years, and they wont change that, even with the additional musicians.
Whilst Dynamos fans will recognise these songs from the album’s first outing, they weren’t the tried & tested fayre you may have expected. It’s mainly happy party numbers, although “When We First Fell In Love”, from the pen of Aussie Brian Leyton stands out for it’s superb harmonies.
Also catching the ear is the title, and opening track, “Golden Memories”, which sums up Country music’s history in just under three minutes!.
Manson Grant has never had the recognition from their “ain folk”, especially in the Central Belt. If you only ever listen to one Manson Grant album in your life, make it this one!
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