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| | blackmore's night |
 | | Like Anderson's group, Blackmore's Night fuses the rock traditions of the late `60s and early `70s with the English and French Renaissance, but with less emphasis on electric instruments than one would expect from a heavy metal expatriate. |
 | | In this case, the answer is a reserved yes, justified solely by Night's charming (but far from powerful) vocals, and Blackmore's advanced technical skills, especially conspicuous on the last track called "Possums Last Dance." Overall, the CD is pleasant and competent, but not particularly distinguished. |
 | | Night's lyrical soprano is quite subtle yet remarkable for its delicate and precise phrasing, shown to the best advantage on Henry VIII's "Past Time with Good Company," which is sadly not included on Beyond the Sunset. |
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