1) From www.othermusic.com

In the midst of Sunbeam's deluge of quality psych-folk reissues comes a brand new album by the Story, a duo of Martin Welham (leader of late-'60s/early-'70s folksters Forest) and his son, Tom. There may not be any other groups around in this vein with a parental lineage connecting its members, and it's definitely something you don't hear every day in any case, especially in a relevant niche like this. The two play plaintive, exquisite, light folk-pop with a lifespan that extends from Martin's heyday through early-'80s psychedelia, studio works like the Lightning Seeds and the less foreboding side of the 4AD roster, and even the gentler side of the '90s Britpop explosion. The Story offers up a warm and welcoming sound, largely unadorned by technology, allowing the crisp brightness of the acoustic guitars and airy vocal harmonies of both father and son. Those of you digging on Espers and Devendra Banhart will find much to like here, but moreover, Tale Spin is an ideal release for those just coming into the psych-folk oeuvre; this is pop music, first and foremost, and an extremely accessible, inviting example at that.

2) From www.theunbrokencircle.co.uk

In February 2006, The Story's first full-length album, Tale Spin, was released on Richard Morton Jack's Sunbeam Records. It came about as a result of Martin meeting Richard at Abbey Road. the album is an accomplished set of bucolic, pastoral songs with a very cohesive feel, a stunning combination of acoustic folk, harmony singing, a mysterious pagan type quality and a vibrant feeling of freedom. The Story are in effect a missing link, not only to the free, slightly surreal psychedelic folk of the 1960s but to a possible peaceful co-existence with nature in the future. the songs feel fresh and captured in the moment. Across the album there is a feeling of gradual revealing of a whole work. Without any overt concept, the music flows and merges through the cumulative mood it inspires. This is not to say it sounds the same - it's more the intoxication of the melodies and harmonies creating a hazy musical otherworld. On headphones it becomes quite entrancing, a reverie whilst sitting in fields or walking amongst nature. a distinctive album that those who discover it I'm sure will still be playing in twenty years time.

3) From www.psychedelicfolk.homestead.com

This is the real thing, with a late 60's acid folk flavour. We hear warm, delicate beautiful harmony vocals, simple guitars and percussion, some piano and flute. The music is perhaps closest in sound to Forest , especially the vocals. Forest are often compared to Incredible String Band, but were closer to earth and with a more human solidness. These songs are perhaps even warmer, played by father and son. "Walking the Wall", with different voices, is closer to a C.O.B. melancholy. A beautiful album and another winner for acid folk fans.