The Big Session

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Of the Oysterband "Meet You There" the media says:

"Brilliant, angry phrases leapt from the lyrics and John Jones's reassuring lead vocals imposed authority on these and other tracks. Normal (that is to say out-standing) Oyster service has been preserved." - Daily Telegraph / UK

"...they rediscover the inspiration and energy that made them such a thrilling outfit in the first place. ... ...the songwriting is remarkably consistent and the sound quality magnificent" fRoots

"MEET YOU THERE, Oysterband's first full studio album in several years, may well be their best yet. They sound even more assured and confident, and although the folk influences are still discernible....... with this album they've achieved their fullest realization of a unique Oysterband sound...." Sing Out!

"...a reminder that they are still an exceptional band in their own right. This new set involves some of their best-ever vocal work and unexpected instrumentation..." **** The Guardian

"...this triumphant return sees the band with a renewed sense of purpose and belief" ***** Rock 'N' Reel

"You could say that Meet You There straddles the edge of that time-honoured Ledge and joyously reaffirms everything that's ever been great about folk-rock
and Oysterband as one of its key standard-bearers." Netrhythms / UK

"This is a strong album imbued with fine musicianship and some extraordinary harmonising. The album was recorded at the Premises in Hackney, London - Europe's
first solar-powered studio." - Sidney Morning Herald / Australia

"Direct melodies, straighforward arrangements, exuding vigour - quite the opposite of what one imagines how a scarred folkrock band should sound in their
middle age." Dagens Nyheter / Sweden

Of the Oysterband "BIG SESSION Vol 1" the media said:

"The joyful spontaneity of these informal and seemingly haphazard unions have been admirably captured a powerful album." MOJO - Album Of The Month - 4 stars

"Energetic, joyful set of performances … capturing that anything-could-happen-session vibe." TIME OUT

"A great credit to all involved .... Volume 1 sets a standard that'll be hard to beat." FOLK ROOTS

"Plenty of adventurous arrangements ... With the diversity of talent involved, that session-style chemistry certainly works its magic." SUNDAY HERALD, Scotland

"This is how music should be performed; unpretentious, entertaining and simply beautiful." IRISH WORLD

"As good as any live album you're likely to hear." (BBC RADIO 2 - FOLK AND ACOUSTIC website)