The first, and unfortunately best, Solas album is a must have for any complete collection of Irish music. I know own more albums than I care to admit to, and the energy and punch that this album packs never ceases to amaze me. It is filled with great playing, both individually as well as together as a band. I have heard some tracks that were recorded live at the Flynn theater that were equally as good, but have yet to find this album. It
the truth is, sadly in many cases the first cd is unfortunately the best. yet solas will in my opinion always be brilliant (though I preffer John doyle on acoustic guitar) JUst that material-wise the first was the best.
This is really the only album of Solas that I have listened to, extensively. Track 8 is great when I feel like getting up and dancing (or attempting to, at least). "Crested Hens" is by far the most beautiful tune I've ever heard and Solas makes it even better. For the nice upbeat music "Nil Na La" is my favorite out of those, although I wish it were longer.
This is a great album and like abush said, unfortunately it is their best album.
I think that the "Master Crowley's" that is linked here isn't the tune they play on the album, which Solas refer to as "Master Crowley's 2". It seems very similar to this tune, see more discussion here: http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/637
I agree with what people have said about the intensity and beauty of a lot of this album. It's a great one. The last track might be my favorite. And I think the tune that is called Master Crowley's here is the Roscommon Reel (at least according to LE McCullough's 121 Favorite Irish Session Tunes.
I'm also quite in love with several tracks on their album Sunny Spells...
Absolutely must have album!
The first, and unfortunately best, Solas album is a must have for any complete collection of Irish music. I know own more albums than I care to admit to, and the energy and punch that this album packs never ceases to amaze me. It is filled with great playing, both individually as well as together as a band. I have heard some tracks that were recorded live at the Flynn theater that were equally as good, but have yet to find this album. It
# Posted on November 11th 2003 by abush
So much life in their music. Very fast playing but this is the first time I've heard them and quite like their stuff.
# Posted on November 19th 2006 by 52Paddy
the truth is, sadly in many cases the first cd is unfortunately the best. yet solas will in my opinion always be brilliant (though I preffer John doyle on acoustic guitar) JUst that material-wise the first was the best.
# Posted on May 12th 2007 by Osher
This is really the only album of Solas that I have listened to, extensively. Track 8 is great when I feel like getting up and dancing (or attempting to, at least). "Crested Hens" is by far the most beautiful tune I've ever heard and Solas makes it even better. For the nice upbeat music "Nil Na La" is my favorite out of those, although I wish it were longer.
This is a great album and like abush said, unfortunately it is their best album.
# Posted on May 29th 2007 by Leiouekairna
I personally prefer their 2nd album. This one is also good, but it'd be much better with less reverb.
# Posted on May 29th 2007 by slainte
well, unfotunately in many cases a bands first album is the best.
# Posted on August 22nd 2007 by Osher
Master Crowley's
I think that the "Master Crowley's" that is linked here isn't the tune they play on the album, which Solas refer to as "Master Crowley's 2". It seems very similar to this tune, see more discussion here:
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/637
# Posted on February 6th 2008 by Julieofthejungle
Master Crowley's - Roscommon Reel?
I agree with what people have said about the intensity and beauty of a lot of this album. It's a great one. The last track might be my favorite. And I think the tune that is called Master Crowley's here is the Roscommon Reel (at least according to LE McCullough's 121 Favorite Irish Session Tunes.
I'm also quite in love with several tracks on their album Sunny Spells...
# Posted on March 3rd 2008 by the mad greek
Track 10 - first tune
Does anyone know if this tune is on thesession.org? Maybe it does have a name or is posted as one of the many gan ainms....
# Posted on February 21st 2011 by Irina
Yo.......
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/2096
# Posted on February 21st 2011 by Kenny