Cardinal fans had long given up on hearing another album fromRichard Davies and Eric Matthews, whose partnership dissolved inacrimony after a single LP -- but did lead to a couple of charmingsolo albums from each. Then, no less than 17 years later, the duoquickly and quietly pumped out a sophomore follow-up, Hymns. If theintended result for fans is just hearing the combination of Davies'arch lyrics with Matthews' majestic arrangements and occasionalbreathy backing vocals, then it's mission accomplished. And there'scertainly a bevy of baroque touches, including Matthews' trumpet,harpsichord, and timpani on the instrumental "Surviving Paris."Davies' beautiful "Kal" nears the quality of their peak, thanks toMatthews' heart-tugging arrangement, as does the opener, "NorthernSoul." But elsewhere it's clear that this is not the equal ofCardinal's past; the duo reach a denouement of sorts on "GeneralHospital," turgid and murky where the self-titled Cardinal albumwas angelic and clear. The few Cardinal fans who might still beinterested in the band should definitely have been careful whatthey wished for, but to be honest, just hearing Davies and Matthewstogether counts for something special.

Track list:
1. Northern Soul
2. Carbolic Smoke Ball
3. Her
4. Love Like Rain
5. General Hospital
6. Kal
7. I Am A Roman Gypsy
8. Rosemary Livingstone
9. Surviving Paris (Instrumental)
10. Radio Birdman

Condition cover: nm

Condition vinyl: nm

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