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Solas

Solas

Shanachie

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1. Nil 'Na Lá
2. Flowing Bowl
   Má Ire Breathnachs #1
   The Doon
   The Mason's Men
3. White Petticoat
   Stan Chapmans
   The Miller's Maggot
4. I Wonder What's Keeping My True Love Tonight?
5. Yellow Tinker
   Cranking Out
   Master Crowleys #2
6. Crested Hens
7. Johnny's Gone for a Soldier
8. Dougie MacDonalds
   Má Ore Breathnachs #2
   The Antrim Rose
   Atlantic Wave
9. Newry Highwayman
10. Gan Ainm
    The Humors of Whiskey
    Leslie's March
11. Sliabh Geal Gcua Na Féile
12. Lament for Frankie
13. Timmy Cliffords
    The Return Home
    O'Ot Be Est da Vong
    John Joe Caseys

Average customer rating:

Too many slow tunes!

Too many slow tunes and ballads for my taste.
There were a few energetic tracks.
Glad I got to review this CD,wouldn't buy it.

Good Advice

On a recent trip to Ireland, during a pub seminar on traditional Irish music in Dublin, the performers recommended Solas as premier performers of trad music. This cd is a wonderful mix of singing and instrumentals all very distinct from one another. I do recommend it for anyone who wishes to listen well playing traditional Irish music.

Excellent first CD by talented musicians

This first CD by Solas is an excellent debut album for the group featuring roaring tunes and heart-warming songs, a trend that continues onto the followup album. This album has both beautiful and foot-stomping moments.

All the musicians are at the top of their form. Karan Casey brings a unique and beautiful voice. John Williams is at the top of his game on the box and is definitely the highlight of the album. John Doyle's unique guitar style is taking shape here and it's interesting to see what a delightful style he has created (listen to "In Play" by Liz Carroll and John Doyle for some of his best work). Winifred Horan is definitely an excellent fiddler (although she doesn't stand out as much as the rest of the band) and Seamus Egan is, of course, amazing on his managerie of instruments.

If you're interested at all in Irish traditional music, definitely buy this CD. You'll be captured from start to finish!

A First CD for Solas After Wild Acceptance in Ireland!

There is some type of charm that goes with a new group and a first album. Raw,young,separate, huge talents and the joy of finding each other may be what's happening. "Nil'Na Lá" jump starts the album with an invitation to "have a roll 'round th' blankets." This started Solas on a roll through their first three albums and DVD, a new following of fans and a love affair between the band and their fans. This gave traditional Irish Music CPR for many younger fans. A great way to learn Gaelic, and the lyrics are a message of hope, for "the mornin' has not come." Accordianist John Williams was with the group through this period of time, but replaced for the DVD. Vintage Solas is renewed in recognition each time new fans discover this pioneering style of arrangement of traditional music.

flawless album

Stunning flute playing, great singing, very solid fiddling and accordion playing... John Doyle's awesome, rhythmic guitar playing renders percussion and bass unnecessary. I couldn't more highly recommend this album for anyone who even kindof likes traditional Irish music.