- The Black Swan
5
By Sonneteer
"The Black Swan" is an amazing folk song of the future (or maybe of the heart), not at all what you might think. The rest of the songs are of the same excellence. "A Woman Like You" was recorded before, on Bert's _Birthday Blues_ and Pentangle's _Sweet Child_, where Jackie Macshee also sang a version of "Watch the Stars," a traditional song. Very worth while.
- Black Swan- Bert Jansch
4
By jimmy tricks
A senior statesman of the early English folk/rock era, Jansch was with Pentagle before moving on to a long solo career. A guitar players' guitar player, Jansch still has his licks and distinctive style intact in this lovely new album that also features Beth Orton and other friends on selected tracks. A warm, evocative album.
- You just can't go wrong with Bert
5
By paulmccloy
Only an old master like Bert could write song like "Watch the Stars", so simple and beautiful. This man's drive to create has lasted through the ages and because he has always remained true to himself, his music is still heartbreaking. I'm so grateful.
- Fluffy, white clouds for your ears
4
By carriosity
Literally. Listening to this album is like lying in a hammock and watching the clouds just float by. It's simply beautiful music. I was curious about this album, never having listened to Jansch before, because Devendra Banhart and Beth Orton did some vocals on some of the tracks like Katie Cruel. I wasn't disappointed. For anyone with an interest in folk music, this is a definite must-have.
