Michael Chapman - Still Making Rain

Released on Making Waves Records in 1993. The Michael Chapman magic has gone - it's official. This album is difficult to listen to. Michael's voice is now thin, reedy and somewhat grating. The inspiration has obviously gone too because he reprises Postcards of Scarborough and uses a traditional folk song. Even the Chapman guitar isn't evident on this CD - this one is only for hardened fans.

Ian Barnett disagrees with my criticism:-
I'd argue though that this album's worthwhile for the classic Fool In The Night on its own- whether you prefer this version or the 'band' take on Dreaming Out Loud is a matter of taste. A solo acoustic Postcards is nice to have, so is a bit of trad folk , Falling From Grace is certainly pleasant and Elinkine is a solid instrumental. For his first album in six years after a heart attack it's at least a reasonable effort. If I was Q magazine I'd give it three stars.

Thanks Ian, I'll listen to the album again.

Making Waves SPINCD143 18/10/93

1. All Day All Night
2. Falling From Grace
3. Akublu
4. Bon Ton Roolay
5. Postcards Of Scarborough
6. The Road To Senegal
7. Elinkine
8. Fool In The Night
9. She Moves Through The Fair
10. Geordie's Down The Road