Soukrom elegie – CD

Soukrom elegie is Lubo Pospils third album with an updated 5P lineup. This established rock singer-songwriter continues along his successful path, combining original melodies for his romantic voice, strong lyrics from trusted collaborators and bandmates two or three musical generations younger than himself. Pospil wrote most of the music, with valuable contributions from Michal Hrza and Ondej Fencl. The lyricists include familiar names such as Pavel rut, Jan Sahara Hedl and Pepa Lbus, as well as Tom Belko. The only change in the band is guitarist Mirek Linhart, while the rhythm section of Martin tec and Pja Tbokov remains in place and Fencl adds keyboards and other instruments. Recorded at Luk Martineks Svrov studio, with arrangements featuring strings, brass and Celtic harp, the album has a gratifying sense of shared energy. From the opening Lilie to the closing Posledn tango, it offers varied listening, including exceptional ballads, a driving rock n roll number and a small tribute to Jethro Tull, all shaped by Pospils distinctive interpretation. The dozen distinctive songs include the reminiscence U vyplouvm, Karino, and around half had already been successfully tested in concert. Pospils elegy sometimes reflects on lost love, passing years or missed opportunities, but its inner hope is strong enough to dispel any autumn melancholy.