This was recorded just before the second "break up" and released around 1983. They also did a tour that year without Christy Moore. I can't remember who else was in the band, although Andy and Liam were there. I think the album was recorded without all the personnel available for all the tracks too. It's very patchy, I agree.
I think it's a very strong album all through. The weak point could have been the Bob Dylan song but I think Christy Moore pulls it off, possibly because the lyrics aren't quite as idiosyncratic (outlandish?!) as some of Dylan's other songs.
Fhe fiddle on the set of reels is James Kelly, unmistakably. A brilliant duet. And it's a testament to the skill of Donal Lunny's arranging prowess that the track exists sans strumming or thwacking. (I love the jigs too though, especially the thwacking intro.)
Nollaig Casey plays on the songs, unmistakably. I'm astounded as to how anyone can mix them up.
What a disappointing album! What were they thinking of?
# Posted on September 19th 2004 by Aidan Crossey
This was recorded just before the second "break up" and released around 1983. They also did a tour that year without Christy Moore. I can't remember who else was in the band, although Andy and Liam were there. I think the album was recorded without all the personnel available for all the tracks too. It's very patchy, I agree.
# Posted on September 23rd 2004 by Johnny Jay
In total disagreement
This album contains the two great highlights of all of Planxty..
Thousands are Sailing & Lord Baker.
Man, they even manage to use keyboard pads and make it sound not totally embarrising (a singular achievement in Irishness).
# Posted on May 16th 2005 by SirNose
I think it's a very strong album all through. The weak point could have been the Bob Dylan song but I think Christy Moore pulls it off, possibly because the lyrics aren't quite as idiosyncratic (outlandish?!) as some of Dylan's other songs.
# Posted on August 11th 2006 by nicholas
I do like the jigs on track 1 and the reels on track 6.
# Posted on November 11th 2006 by 52Paddy
Who plays fiddle?
I only the cassette edition and it does not mention any fiddler on the Aconry Lasses track. Any idea who that may be?
# Posted on November 7th 2007 by f.pellerin
Fiddle
Pretty sure it was Nollaig Casey.
# Posted on November 7th 2007 by Kenny
Fiddle?
Fhe fiddle on the set of reels is James Kelly, unmistakably. A brilliant duet. And it's a testament to the skill of Donal Lunny's arranging prowess that the track exists sans strumming or thwacking. (I love the jigs too though, especially the thwacking intro.)
Nollaig Casey plays on the songs, unmistakably. I'm astounded as to how anyone can mix them up.
# Posted on March 19th 2009 by ...
Query....?
Who made the last comment here ...?
# Posted on May 9th 2012 by Kenny