| Myrrh | ||||
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| Released | 1972 | |||
| Recorded | December 1971 | |||
| Genre | Folk | |||
| Length | 39:16 | |||
| Label | Edsel | |||
| Producer | Robin Williamson | |||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
Myrrh is afolkalbum and the solo debut ofRobin Williamson, released in 1972. Robin Williamson is noted as being a founding member ofThe Incredible String Band.Myrrh was subjected to a low budget and placed on the Island label's lowest sub-label,Help. The album was downgraded by poor-quality sound mixing and a single-sleeve cover design.
As 1971 came to a close, it was evident that The Incredible String Band was drifting into commercial-orientated rock. Williamson was the second member, the other beingMike Heron, to release a solo album. This album is composed of folk songs that are enriched with instrumentals. In many ways it is relatable toThe Hangman's Beautiful Daughter. For one, the tracks offer a noble dreamscape with an added effect by the multiple personnel involved in vocal harmonies (including ISB membersLicorice McKechnie andMalcolm Le Maistre). They are borderlined by bass and drumming. It also contains Williamson's most extraordinary vocal performances.[2][3]
Myrrh sold to a larger audience than expected thanks to cheap cost and the Island label that Williamson was signed under. This album was generally favoured thanks to its return to the folk sound fans were so familiar with.[citation needed]
All songs written by Robin Williamson, except "Strings in the Earth and Air" byIvan Pawle.
