Lindisfarne,”Brand New Day-The Mercury Years 1978-1979” (Cherry Red)- This easy on the ear late seventies retrospective brings together the three albums that Lindisfarne recorded for the Mercury label after reforming in 1976. The Geordie folk-rockers’ career had lost much of its early momentum after they had suffered several line-up changes a few years previously but the return of the group’s original members swiftly rejuvenated their fortunes, and the release of their euphoric live set “Magic in the Air” in 1978 helped to reacquaint listeners with much loved old favourites such as “Fog On The Tyne,” “Meet Me On The Corner” and “We Can Swing Together.” The highly listenable follow ups, “Back and Fourth” and “The News” are also given an airing here alongside a generous helping of demos, out takes and live tracks culled from their live show at Newcastle City Hall in 1979.
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