Lindisfarne – Dingly Dell (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1972

Dingly Dell is an LP by Lindisfarne from 1972 released on the Charisma label.

About this album

Dingly Dell finds Lindisfarne refining the tuneful folk-rock formula that made them one of Britain’s most distinctive early-’70s bands. Issued in 1972, the album follows their breakthrough with a sound that is brighter and more varied, balancing acoustic detail, catchy melodies and a sharper edge on songs such as Bring Down the Government and All Fall Down. The band’s Newcastle roots still shape the album’s warmth and sense of place, while the arrangements push beyond pub-floor singalongs into a more ambitious mainstream rock setting. It remains an important part of Lindisfarne’s early run and a strong showcase for their blend of harmony, narrative and regional identity.

Genre: Folk