So Long Angel

Would It Matter?

This band encapsulates a carefully thought out harmonic balance breaking away from more traditional blues/soul genres & enhanced by Fran's stunning vocal skills. Fran McGillivray's voice is gravelly (shades of Slick, Armatrading & Coolidge), and her lyrics lamenting. She describes the music as 'innovative' in as much as it ventures into funk, jazz, soul and blues. The rhythm section swings under Fran's throaty vocals, while the saxophone and harmonica playing of Michael Paice are quite virtuosic. This set reinforces what an excellent but underrated band this is, brimming with talent. Michael Burke, Mike Paice, Roland Kemp and Roger Nunn are individually most talented but together they gel effortlessly, each taking their turn in the spotlight but never seeking to encroach on the other's space. The result is superb music and performances which are never flashy, always spot on and wonderfully entertaining. Combine this with the power and passion of Fran's vocals, the clever lyrics of much of the original material and the original approach to covers and you have a delicious cocktail which never quite slakes your thirst and leaves you forever wanting more!