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BEE GEES

Cucumber Castle

Original UK LP released on Polydor Records in 1970. Gatefold sleeve. There's a BBC address sticker & a 'FACTORY SAMPLE - NOT FOR SALE' sticker inside the gatefold.

2383010 B//2▼420   /   2383010 A//2▼420

An overlooked work in the Brothers Gibb catalog, Cucumber Castle is an excellent album that plays to the Bee Gees' strengths of melody, arrangement, and craftsmanship. Though at times one may miss the distinctive trembling vocals of Robin Gibb (the brothers had split up at this point), Barry and Maurice carry on with 12 cuts that continue in the tradition of their distinctive pop sound. Orchestral arrangements and Mellotrons abound, and the sound tends toward full productions, especially in "Then You Left Me" and "I Lay Down and Die." One can also hear country influences ("Sweetheart"), gospel ("Bury Me Down by the River"), and light jazz ("My Thing").

What sets this album above others is that there is not a bad cut on the album, and Barry's vocals are particularly strong and heartfelt. Although most of the cuts deal with the usual subject of love and particularly love lost, superb eye for detail in the arrangements of the songs give them added life. Adding a few songs with classic singalong melodies ("Sweetheart" and "Don't Forget to Remember") certainly doesn't hurt the cause. All in all, this is a fine album that cements the Brothers Gibb's reputation as superior pop songwriters and craftsmen.

Tracks Are :-

Side One

If I Only Had My Mind On Something Else
I.O.I.O.
Then You Left Me
The Lord
I Was The Child
I Lay Down And Die

Side Two

Sweetheart
Bury Me Down By The River
My Thing
The Chance Of Love
Turning Tide
Don't Forget To Remember

 

Released on 'Polydor Records' in 1970

Catalogue No. 2383-010

Disc is in EX condition (some light surface marks)

Sleeve is in VG+ condition (light wear / minor creasing)

 

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