Lindisfarne

The Profile

Lindisfarne is an English folk-rock band formed in 1968 in Newcastle upon Tyne, known for the 1971 album Fog on the Tyne and singles such as 'Meet Me on the Corner' and 'Lady Eleanor'.

Fog on the Tyne (1971) reached No.1 on the UK Albums Chart. Alan Hull was a principal songwriter and founding member of the band.

DeBaser's review praises the songwriting and melodic charm of Lindisfarne's Fog on the Tyne while noting the familiar folk-pop tropes. The reviewer highlights tracks such as 'Meet Me on the Corner' and the title track, and mentions the album's chart success in 1971. Overall an appreciative but measured take.