Pentangle/John Renbourn

DECEMBER, ASIDE from its obvious festive revelries, has also been notable for the temporary withdrawal of the Pentangle. In the meekest possible way they have grown almost magically during the course of the year and reached a sublime position entirely on their own terms. They have conquered America and the continent, and have had a best-selling album as well as a staggering advance order on their new Cruel Sister album, which beats any other product distributed by EMI this year. At last, they have taken a holiday.