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Two texts by the same author on the same page. The review calls Leven a “crooked observer of life” with a rare talent; Defending Ancient Springs is rougher than usual, which is down to David Thomas (duet “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'”, “Morbid Sky” with David Thomas and the Pale Orchestra and Leven as singer); the title track and “Single Father” can stand many playthroughs. The preview “Jackie Leven til Stavanger igjen” announces the fourth Stavanger visit (Sunday, Sting Nere), describes the recording studio Bryn Derwen in Snowdonia (in the shadow of the world's largest slate quarry), quotes Brian Hinton (themes “love, violence, drinking and poverty”) and retells childhood in Fife, Doll by Doll, the attack, heroin and the CORE Trust.