The Black Balloon (album)

For the film, see The Black Balloon (film).

The Black Balloon
Studio album by
John Renbourn
Released1979
RecordedCrescent Studios, Bath, Somerset
GenreFolk
Length37:17
LabelTransatlantic
ProducerDavid Lord
John Renbourn chronology
John Renbourn and Stefan Grossman
(1978) 		The Black Balloon
(1979) 		So Early in the Spring
(1979)

The Black Balloon is a 1979 album by John Renbourn.

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide[2]
Uncut[3]

The Washington Post wrote that, "in addition to a rhythmically engaging 13th-century English dance tune and a neatly woven medley of jig and reel, the album boasts a few enchanting moments as well."[4]

Track listing

All tracks are Traditional; arranged by John Renbourn; except where noted.

  1. "The Moon Shines Bright" – 3:56
  2. "The English Dance" – 2:51
  3. "Bourrée I and II" – 2:22
  4. "Medley:" – 9:28
  5. "The Pelican" (John Renbourn) – 7:04
  6. "The Black Balloon" (John Renbourn) – 11:34

Personnel

  • John Renbourn - acoustic and electric guitar
  • Tony Roberts - flute
  • Stuart Gordon - snare, tabors
Technical

References

  1. ^ Ruhlmann, William. The Black Balloon at AllMusic. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  2. ^ The Rolling Stone Album Guide. Random House. 1992. p. 585.
  3. ^ Houghton, Mick (April 2005). "John Renbourn". Uncut. p. 121.
  4. ^ Joyce, Mike (2 November 1990). "Buoyant Euro-Folk on 'Black Balloon'". The Washington Post. p. N16.


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