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Malicorne is one of the world's best kept secrets

01/24/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The French band Malicorne was part of the folk-rock movement of the 70's, and in my opinion the best of the lot. As opposed to some groups of the period who were rock musicians who played traditional music, Malicorne was a group of traditional musicians who added rock influences, through their own unique filter. Fairly obscure outside of Europe, those in the know seek out their albums as they are outstanding. "Le Bestiaire" is my personal favorite. Featuring stunning vocal arrangements ( check out "La Mule") and a wide range of archiac instruments from Hurdy-gurdies to crumhornes this album has a great Medieval feel. Yes, every thing is in French but don't let that stop you. I am glad to see that Amazon is picking up some of their catalouge as this group made some amazing music and deserves to be heard!"