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This is a stunning debut, and the standard by which all of the Roches' subsequent releases have been measured. The three Roche sisters have voices that meld in ways that only those of a family can. THE ROCHES is built upon a frame of sparest accompaniment (usually just an acoustic guitar), and is in ways quite symphonic. Producer Robert Fripp (of King Crimson) wisely chose to render the Roches' sonic world in pristine clarity, keeping the spotlight focused squarely on the singing during the course of this album's 10 songs.
The opening two tracks give a clear picture of the breadth of the Roches' approach. The first song is "We," a song filled with such mundane information about the Roche sisters that it's funny in the best possible way. The track is followed by one of their most gorgeous and mysterious numbers, "Hammond Song." Fripp even ventures forth on this one with snaking, sustained guitar lines that beautifully conjure up a mix of meteorological effect. "The Married Men," by Maggie Roche, was later covered by Phoebe Snow.
Recorded at the Hit Factory, New York, New York between September & November 1978.
Brilliant The debute Album of an outstanding "un-american" female close-harmony group.
Magnificent produced by Robert Fripp.
Songs with a content. Submitted by t.oorthuis (Holland) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Quirky..just the way I like it... Having had this lp in my collection for more years than I care to remember, I decided to replace it with the CD. It does still sounds as fresh and exciting as it did when I first heard it back in the dark ages. The Hammond Song will remain a personal fave. For those who have not heard this, buy it, you will not be disappointed. Fans of Robert Fripp will be happy to hear his familiar guitar work in the background. Submitted by panhd56 (Dalton, Georgia) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Superb Harmony Great songs with a quirky edge to them, superb harmonies and understated production from Robert Fripp make this a must have for folk music fans. These three sisters never sounded better. Their voices blend perfectly and the songs stand up today as well as they did in 1979. The Hammond Song is a classic. Submitted by tmijb (Cambridge, Ontario, Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Brilliant
Quirky..just the way I like it...
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