Ancient Winter - Blue Vinyl LP

It’s been a long wait for the vinyl versions due to many production issues but we finally received the LP editions (I ordered the blue Vinyl and stained glass editions). The coloured vinyl is nicely presented in a gatefold sleeve and is a lovely translucent blue (very similar to Shpongle Tales of the Inexpressive blue vinyl edition if you’ve seen that). Although the production is excellent it’s not quite as mesmerising as the stained glass edition but picture discs always how the extra ‘wow’ factor. Still this is no less an edition to be cherished for years to come. If there was any minor downside receiving the LP, it was that the plastic wrapping was half open when it arrived. No big deal as I put the sleeve straight into a quality poly gatefold protector anyway. I recommend this with all any LP sleeves as the plasticiser in the pvc wrapping can damage the sleeve over a long period of time As for the music, it’s a wonderful blend of Celtic, acoustic, folk, and traditional songs. This is not an ‘unplugged’ album as there is a lot of instrumentation and production contained in the music, but it’s quite a ‘downtempo’ album compared to Leah’s previous Celtic Metal output. I love the album for its haunting and beautiful mix of tracks and had it on repeat whilst working on my new house over the winter. If you enjoyed Leah’s other albums, don’t expect this to sound like them. But if you like a refreshing change and new light through stained glass windows (see what i did there!) then you’ll love this album.

In my opinion your Winter album is your greatest work. It speaks to my soul, and spirit. Please do not take this to heart, but I can not listen to your older works. I think you have found your niche, and calling with The Winter album. The heavy rock thing is not you. This is just my honest opinion. You have a beautiful soul, and it is a gift from God Himself to you. Use it wisely my sister. Always your fan, Joe.

Finally, I received and listened to the long-awaited vinyl. Leah, your amazing album sounded completely different. There was a scene and separation of channels and yes almost no compression. I can’t find the words sounds divine and beautiful. Thank you very much for the release of this quality and I hope in the future you will please us with new works. Good luck love and health. Yuri

For a fan and collector, it's just amazing to have ths vinyl. Leah, go on with your music.

the wait in shipping has been very frustrating, not only for COVID, but for the vinyl production

Hello i received my album a few weeks ago.it looks and plays excellent,it was worth the wait,id do it again with no hesitation,thank you to leah and her team for not accepting anything less than this album deserved.hope for more in the future.best regards

This Record is of top notch quality, and the sounds is amazing! It took forever to get here, but Leah and the store were very forthcoming about their struggles with the company that made the records. It was well worth the wait! The Blue of the record itself is very distinct and unique. I’m very happy with everything

I have not had the time to play the record

Leah , I just received the vinyl about a week ago . The color is pretty cool . It goes great with the colors of the artwork on the album cover . It has been years since I purchased vinyl . If you ever decide to release another album , you may want to autograph some of them . I for one would purchase it either way . I look forward to hearing new music from you sometime down the road . Thanks for all the great music you put out there for people to enjoy . TAKE CARE , and YOU and YOUR FAMILY STAY SAFE !! PAUL SYLVIA

After a lonnnnnnnngg wait till arrival of album, not Leahs' fault I must add. The album was far better than I expected, especially given the time of year it was released. Expected it to be all Xmas orientated as so many albums that are released at this time of year are. A fantastic album as always from Leah. Hopefully it won't be too long until Leah feels like writing songs again and releasing excellent music

A wonderful album with a fantastic voice, great songs, good sound, excellent pressing. a must-have!

Despite the setbacks, even though I did not receive my digital copy with my bundle, I enjoyed my album, the color, label, and cover. The music is awesome.

Dear Leah, The Album/CD collection, Ancient Winter is masterfully written. The CD sound quality is awesome. The Record Album .. is good ... not great ..in sound Quality ... was not mixed and cut correctly for the highest quality sound like the CD produced .. a good cut album picks up sounds that can only be heard on Vinyl ... the company that produced and master cut this album lost the quality of sound ..but it is still a great Album do to the masterfully way it was written.. but looses your vocals at times and other sounds..base sounds were off as well .. it was the way it was produced ... The CD was awesome .. clear and really high quality sound ... This is one of my favorite albums of your .. along with Earth and Angles album The covers and art work on Vinyl and CD was done very well .. all in all .. I am happy with your product .. and love your music ... Thank you so much Michael Burrier Salem, Ohio, USA P.S. I grow up listening to vinyl ... and know the qualities of sound .. when cut correctly .. Honest review... thank you so much

Well worth the wait do the L.P. Sound quality is awesome, even on my portable turntable Have followed Leah for a few years now and her music never ceases to bring that far away place to my home Thank you

Had to go out and get a new record player just to be able to listen to it but more than worth the wait and money.