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.
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 Johannes J
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 PaddyCmusic
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