Separate Paths Together

VARIOUS ARTISTS - Separate Paths Together: An Anthology Of British Male Singer/Songwriters 1965-1975 (Clamshell) In the golden age of British singer/songwriters, where every bloke with a guitar and a dream was trying to be the next Bob Dylan or Donovan, there were definitely some hits and misses. This anthology, lovingly curated by Clamshell, is a mixed bag of gems and, well, not-so-gems. The compilation kicks off with some heavy hitters like Donovan and Cat Stevens, whose introspective folk tunes still hold up decades later. But as we dive deeper into the tracklist, things start to get a bit... interesting. Take Davy Jones, for example. No, not the lead singer of The Monkees, but a lesser-known Davy Jones who is definitely trying his best to be the next big thing. His track "Sunshine Days" is a strange mix of sunshine pop and psychedelic whimsy that feels more cringe-worthy than charming. And let's not forget about John Smith, whose forgettable ballad "Lonely Nights" makes you wonder how he ever landed a record deal in the first place. Overall, Separate Paths Together is a nostalgic trip down memory lane for fans of British singer/songwriters. Just be prepared to sift through the diamonds in the rough to find the true gems of this era.