Penguin Cafe Orchestra : Penguin Cafe Orchestra

Length: 48:25

  Braco - Percussion, Bongos, Drums, Shaker
  Gavyn Wright - Violin
  Geoffrey Richardson - Guitar, Percussion, Bongos, Ukulele, Viola
  Giles Leaman - Oboe, Wind
  Helen Liebmann - Strings, Cello
  Julio Segovia - Percussion, Cymbals
  Neil Rennie - Ukulele
  Peter Veitch - Violin, Accordion
  Simon Jeffes - Organ, Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Piano, Violin, Drums, Harmonium, Ukulele, Vocals, Penny Whistle, Shaker, Cuatro, Dulcitone, Ring Modulator, Rubber Band
  Steve Nye - Bongos, Drums, Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Shaker, Cuatro

The sophmore album from Simon Jeffes' homegrown band took over three years to record, but the signs are here that it was a labor of love. While drawing compositional and textural inspiration from both English folk and chamber music, it manages to sound like neither and a wondrous hybrid of both. 'Walk Don't Run,' a cover of the Ventures' classic, turns from a surf tune into a merry jig of sorts, with the violins and cellos playing the melody backed by drums, bongos, and shakers. 'Telephone and Rubber Band' turns a busy signal into something full of beauty and joy. Unfailingly romantic, sunny music and an album that set the tone of all further PCO releases. ~ Ted Mills, All Music Guide