''Myrrh'' is a

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and the solo debut of

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, released in 1972. Robin Williamson is noted as being a founding member of

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. ''Myrrh'' was subjected to a low budget and placed on the Island label's lowest sub-label, ''Help''. The album was downgraded by poor-quality sound mixing and a single-sleeve cover design. As 1971 came to a close, it was evident that The Incredible String Band was drifting into commercial-orientated rock. Williamson was the second member, the other being

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, to release a solo album. This album is composed of folk songs that are enriched with instrumentals. In many ways it is relatable to

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. For one, the tracks offer a noble dreamscape with an added effect by the multiple personnel involved in vocal harmonies (including ISB members

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and

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). They are borderlined by bass and drumming. It also contains Williamson's most extraordinary vocal performances. Myrrh sold to a larger audience than expected thanks to cheap cost and the Island label that Williamson was signed under. This album was generally favoured thanks to its return to the folk sound fans were so familiar with.

Track listing

All songs written by Robin Williamson, except "Strings in the Earth and Air" by Ivan Pawle. # "Strings in the Earth and Air" # "Rends-Moi Demain" # "The Dancing of the Lord of Weir" # "Will We Open the Heavens" # "Through the Horned Clouds" # "Sandy Land" # "Cold Harbour" # "Dark Eyed Lady" # "Dark Dance" # "I See Us All Get Home"

Personnel

*Robin Williamson - Guitar, Vocals, Oboe, Jew's Harp, Gong, Bouzouki, Cello, Violin, Piano, Bass, Flute, Mandolin *Janet Williamson - Organ, Piano *Stan Lee Buttons - Organ, Pedal Steel, Bass *Suzie W.T. - Flute, Soloist *David Campbell – Viola *

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– Drums

References

1972 debut albums Robin Williamson albums {{1970s-folk-album-stub