Don’t Fear The Reaper – Rose McDowall – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Rose McDowall’s ‘Don’t Fear The Reaper’ is a luminous exploration of folk music’s shadowy edges, delivered by one of the most enigmatic voices to emerge from the post-punk era. Best known for her work with Strawberry Switchblade and collaborations with Coil and Current 93, McDowall infuses this collection with a rare blend of melancholy and curiosity. The title track, a spectral reimagining of the Blue Öyster Cult classic, anchors the album, transforming its existential anxiety into something both tender and unsettling. Across the album, McDowall’s arrangements are stripped back yet richly textured, weaving acoustic guitars with gentle harmonies and subtle flourishes. Her voice, at once fragile and fearless, guides the listener through a series of reinterpretations and originals that blur the boundaries between traditional folk, avant-garde experimentation, and the haunted balladry of British psychedelia. This record is a compelling artifact for collectors who appreciate both the historical undercurrents of folk and the restless spirit of reinvention. ‘Don’t Fear The Reaper’ is not just a set of covers or tributes; it’s a dialogue with the past, rendered with emotional intelligence and sonic daring. Essential for anyone drawn to the intersection of folk’s tradition and its outer limits.

Track List:
A – Don’t Fear The Reaper – 3:28
B1 – Crystal Days – 3:07
B2 – Don’t Fear The Reaper (Instrumental) – 3:00