Six-and-a-half years ago I wrote about the debut Cynics 7", Stones I've Thrown. A short while later, Giles re-recorded two of the songs there with Iona and Bob, the line-up that made up Great Cynics for most of their run. The sleeve notes that In the Valley was also on an older Cynics release, although not one I have.
These versions work really well - particularly with Iona's vocals - having the variety adds a lot. The fact that both acoustic and full-band renditions work so well is either a sign that the songs themselves are just really good, or perhaps that the full-band arrangements were done with a good eye. I guess by that point they were pretty good at making songs as a three, rather as a one.
Format: 7", insert
Tracks: 3
Cost: £4 new
Bought: Banquet Records, Kingston
When: 09/07/12
Colour: Clear
Etching: none
mp3s: Download code
