Whistler is one of the forgotten 3 men progressive folk band from early '70's from UK. The release only one album in 1971 named Ho hum. The music is gentle and soft orchestrated, nice parts from mellow to more up tempo, with some good passages. Soft and delicate, yet melodic, confident and self-assured, this Deram act's only album resides somewhere between period UK country rock (Cochise, Quicksand, Southern Comfort, Quiver) and singer-songwriterdom (Mike Maran, Pete Atkin, Tony Hazzard) with plenty of light and shade thrown in from both sides. Featuring crème de la crème of Britain's studio scene and aided by a sympathetic and lush production, this band manages to produce twelve superbly orchestrated tracks full of energy, effervescence, vigour, character, rich flavour and originality. Line-up / Musicians Eric Bell/guitar Tony Carr/percussion Clem Cattini/drums John Chuter/vocals,guitar,bass Ant Grouth-Smith/guitar,bass,saxophone,vocals Jimmy Hastings/flute George Howe/vocals,guitar,keyboards Gordon Huntley/guitar Barry Morgan/drums Douglas Wright/drums Discography HoHum 1971
1.Help Me 2.Hello Lady 3.I Can't Believe Me Eyes 4.City Boy 5.Blind Leading The Blind 6.Machine 7.See The Wheels Are Turning 8.Whenever 9.Do It For Mother 10.Blind Man 11.Nothing At All 12.See What The Future Brings
