OK, I admit it. I bought this CD by mistake. I was reaching for Alejandro Escovido and wound up with this. I had already put it in my car's CD player before I realized my mistake. But I never looked back.

The first track, Not the Man, just grabbed me. and the rest of the CD held me there. This is a technically excellent CD. Beautiful vocals. Tight musicianship with guitar, fiddle and mandolin. All around great. I don't know about the other reviewer's comparison to 10,000 Maniacs or Innocence Mission. I guess. Maybe. To me, what comes to mind is a mix of The Cranberries and Rumours era Fleetwood Mac. If you like those bands or any that other reviewers have compared Equation to, you shouls like this CD.

I would LOVE to see this band live!

I happened upon a profile of Equation on NPR when their first album "Hazy Daze" was featured. I was immediately drawn by the samples of their melodic song-writing and ability to develop a song beyond a simple hook and chorus. I immediately got the album (had to order it from Amazon because it wasn't easily available elsewhere) and wore the Album's grooves down for a couple of months.

Two weeks ago I happened upon their follow-up album here, "The Lucky Few," and immediately ordered it. I was apprehensive whether they could followup their great first album with similar work. Rest assured. "The Lucky Few" is a fabulously assured follow-up which extends Equation's range with a little more guitar driven sound. If you like a great blend of folk-rock, strong female lead vocals and inventively melodic song-writing influenced by tradition English folk songs (updated), you will love this album. You will not regret buying this album. Go for it.

By the way, Equation has a great web-site .... My only regret is that after completion of this album, Seth Lakeman left the group which will change their sound and direction going forward.

Let me start by saying that is one of my favorite bands of all time. I first heard of them on the Putumayo World Music Hour (public radio show) a couple of years back when they had just released "The Lucky Few." I had the wonderful oportunity to see them live in the summer of 2000 when they opened up for the Wild Colonials(another wonderful band, check them out) here in L.A. This album is not only filled with talent, but it also makes you sit down and listen. The singing, the writing, the guitars, fiddle, ect ect all blend in so well together that it could only mean one thing: a beautiful accomplishment by very talented Brits! Cheers to them! They are currently working on a new album and will be touring with Fairport Convention in the fall of 2002. Check them out. Buy this CD!! You will love the British Folk/Rock flavor. This is a rewarding experience. Great for any day and any mood.