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Product Description
Digitally remastered from the original master tapes, this is a reissue of the 1984 & fourth solo album by the 'court jester of the underground rockscene in the 1960s', Viv Stanshall (who was also the original tenor in the Bonzo Dog Band). The album consists of spoken word material recorded on eight track equipment during August Bank Holiday in 1983 at All Saints Road in London. Scans as one 51:42 long track. Also features the original cover art. 1999 release.
This seems like a rush job, and given Viv's state of mind at the time, he probably wasn't feeling tip top on any level. Compared to the utter perfection of Rawlinson, this is like Viv larking about. If you can persevere with the album, it does actually get better as it progresses. It never reaches any of the heights that Sir Henry at Rawlinson End achieved and maintained throughout, but there are a few flashes of Vintage Viv in here.
Sadly, he was preparing to revisit Rawlinson territory at the time of his untimely death, and given his disappointment with this release (as Alastair indicated) I'm sure he would have given it his best shot.
Ndidi's Kraal was not his best shot, it was more like a stray round. Still, in the absence of any more Viv, I chose to, as Sting put it, make the best of what's still around.
By all means heed the cautions folks, but please give it a listen.
Although funny in a few places, it is not a patch on the previously released "Sir Henry at Rawlinson End".
If you loved "Sir Henry at Rawlinson End", then it is worth listening to "Sir Henry At Ndidi's Kraal", but don't expect it to be a patch on the first one.
....I hate to say it....this album/cd stinks. Vivian Stanshall,brilliant solo artiste,frontman for The Bonzo Dog Band,and the best of British eccentrics,laid an egg. Or rather the folks who prodded him into making this did. Largely a narrative album,with some bits of song,Viv takes us on safari with Sir Henry Rawlinson and all his Rawlinson thoughts. Unfortunately....it all sounds like a rough draft,for a much more grandiose project. His voice sounds rough,making it hard to listen to for long lengths.....not to mention he just sounds flat out bored with it all. A sad example for a final Vivian release. My advice....if you want a good Rawlinson story...get "Sir Henry At Rawlinson End".....and if you want to hear Vivian knock your gartered socks off with songs,get "Teddy Boys Don't Knit". You won't go far wrong,guv!
Digitally remastered from the original master tapes, this is a reissue of the 1984 & fourth solo album by the 'court jester of the underground rockscene in the 1960s', Viv Stanshall (who was also the original tenor in the Bonzo Dog Band). The album consists of spoken word material recorded on eight track equipment during August Bank Holiday in 1983 at All Saints Road in London. Scans as one 51:42 long track. Also features the original cover art. 1999 release.
Sir Henry At Ndidi's Kraal,Viv Stanshall,Diablo Records UK,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop,Spoken Word Recordings
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ASIN: B00002MIBF Release Date: 1999-11-23 |
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Album Description
Digitally remastered from the original master tapes, this is a reissue of the 1984 & fourth solo album by the 'court jester of the underground rockscene in the 1960s', Viv Stanshall (who was also the original tenor in the Bonzo Dog Band). The album consists of spoken word material recorded on eight track equipment during August Bank Holiday in 1983 at All Saints Road in London. Scans as one 51:42 long track. Also features the original cover art. 1999 release.Customer Reviews:
I know 4 stars seems excessive..........2005-07-06
This seems like a rush job, and given Viv's state of mind at the time, he probably wasn't feeling tip top on any level. Compared to the utter perfection of Rawlinson, this is like Viv larking about. If you can persevere with the album, it does actually get better as it progresses. It never reaches any of the heights that Sir Henry at Rawlinson End achieved and maintained throughout, but there are a few flashes of Vintage Viv in here.
Sadly, he was preparing to revisit Rawlinson territory at the time of his untimely death, and given his disappointment with this release (as Alastair indicated) I'm sure he would have given it his best shot.
Ndidi's Kraal was not his best shot, it was more like a stray round. Still, in the absence of any more Viv, I chose to, as Sting put it, make the best of what's still around.
By all means heed the cautions folks, but please give it a listen.
Sir Henry At Ndidi's Kraal.......2002-12-22
Although funny in a few places, it is not a patch on the previously released "Sir Henry at Rawlinson End".
If you loved "Sir Henry at Rawlinson End", then it is worth listening to "Sir Henry At Ndidi's Kraal", but don't expect it to be a patch on the first one.
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