Magna Carta

English folk/folk-rock band formed by Glen Stuart and Chris Simpson; early albums include Seasons (1970) and Songs From Wasties Orchard (1971). Rick Wakeman is credited as a guest on the recordings.

The group's name references the 1215 Magna Carta (per the review). The Seasons and Songs From Wasties Orchard recordings were reissued by Mercury in 1999 (per the review).

DeBaser hosts one detailed review praising Magna Carta's refined folk/folk-rock sound, highlighting the 22-minute suite 'Seasons' and the evocative ballads of Songs From Wasties Orchard. The recording and reissue quality are noted, and Rick Wakeman is mentioned as a guest.

For:Fans of folk and folk-rock, listeners who enjoy delicate vocal harmonies and evocative, melancholic ballads.