Farewell to the Shade (1989)

About this title: Ironically, the Trees' only US release to date would begin with one of their most 'English' songs ever - and one of their all-time, flat-out best. "Prince Rupert," referring to the Royalist commander from England's mid-seventeenth century civil war, starts with a great bassline from Burrows, intricate percussion from Havas, Justin Jones' trademark guitar shadings and, as an extra touch, some marvelous keyboard lines from Tibenham (who also produced the album) that build into a sweeping orchestral backing, adding both beauty and drama throughout. Add to that a spot-on Simon Jones vocal, and ... read more

Tracks:

1. Prince Rupert [Jones/Burrows/Havas]
2. Macbeth's Head [Jones/Burrows/Havas]
3. The Nobody Inn [Jones]
4. Belief in the Rose [Jones/Burrows]
5. The Street Organ [Jones/Burrows/Havas]
6. Lady d'Arbanville [Stevens]
7. Misfortunes [Jones/Burrows]
8. The Pear Tree [Jones/Burrows]
9. Ill Omen [Jones/Burrows]
10. The Horse Fair [Jones/Burrows]
11. The Harp [Jones/Burrows/Havas]
12. Anchor Yard [Jones/Burrows/Havas]
13. The Pear Tree [Round Remix] [Jones/Burrows]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.