Goldoolins are an Israeli-based trio, inspired by the sixties English and American folk rock scenes (think Pentangle, Fairport Convention or Bob Dylan). While their debut album was just recently released, they already won some hearts over in England, with an appraised performance on the "International Pop Overthrow Festival" and a mini-tour.

Now you'll probably ask yourself what am I doing writing about a folk-trio on a metal/underground-dedicated magazine, though, by now, you may already know me – a true rebel; This album being released by the outsiders' label, Earsay, serves as half an excuse.

Truthfully, had the mainstream been consisted of better music, as was in the 60's and 70's, Goldoolins would have certainly have a place in the heart of it. But the fact is that beautiful acoustic songs are no longer in fashion, timeless as they may be.

Goldoolins is clearly about love-inspired songs and the need to share them around (not via peer-to-peer protocols). Two thirds of the cult Lord Flimnap (whose re-mastered, re-release is also covered in this issue), plus a classically trained female vocalist (who just happens to be the wife of one of them), and a fair amount of impressive guest performers, deliver lush, strings-driven, vocal harmonies, and a high quality, simple but efficient early Beatles-styled songcraft; and whether it is the inviting "Be my Friend," the gentle yearnings of "My Only Home," the reflective "Man (is Light as Feather)" or the amusing silliness of "I Know You're not Alone," it works!

The only problem with this sweet, capturing album is its lack of consistency. More specifically, it is the centuries-old Renaissance style "Fain Would I Wed" (originally by Thomas Campion) and the two songs sung in Hebrew, which, despite having the usual Goldoolins charm, harm the flow and direction of the entire album.

A second album is already on its way, and so I hope these wonderful performers will manage to make it as captivating as this one, while giving more attention to its flow. (7/10)