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From a latter-day vantage point, Clannad's first album is probably too pop-oriented for traditionalists, but too traditional in feel for those who were attracted to the group's later pop-oriented recordings. For those listeners without any particular preconceptions, it's an invigorating blend of Irish traditional folk with modern influences. More than any of Clannad's subsequent albums, this debut bears the influence of the eclectic, jazzy edge of Pentangle, particularly in the fat double basslines; Maire Brennan's high, pristine vocals show an affinity with Pentangle's Jacqui McShee as well. Maire's harp and Paul Brennan's flute, however, give the music a strong Irish stamp. Sung mostly in Gaelic and occasionally in English, the material is quite varied in scope, and the arrangements and vocals are vastly pretty and melodic. The cover of Tim Rose's "Morning Dew" that concludes the album is one of the best versions ever of this oft-covered folk-rock tune.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
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Traditional, Author - Clannad, Arranger, Recording Arranger, Work Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - John Cunan, Producer
℗ 1973 Universal Music Ireland Ltd.
Traditional, ComposerLyricist - Clannad, Arranger, Recording Arranger, Work Arranger, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - John Cunan, Producer
℗ 1973 Universal Music Ireland Ltd.
Traditional, Author - Clannad, Arranger, Work Arranger, MainArtist
℗ 1972 Universal Music Ireland Ltd.
Traditional, Author - Clannad, Arranger, Work Arranger, MainArtist
℗ 1972 Universal Music Ireland Ltd.
Traditional, Author - Clannad, Arranger, Work Arranger, MainArtist
℗ 1972 Universal Music Ireland Ltd.
Paul Brennan, Author - Clannad, MainArtist - Padraig Raymond Duggan, Author
℗ 1972 Universal Music Ireland Ltd.
Traditional, Author - Clannad, Arranger, Work Arranger, MainArtist
℗ 1972 Universal Music Ireland Ltd.
Turlough O'Carolan, Author - Clannad, Arranger, Work Arranger, MainArtist
℗ 1972 Universal Music Ireland Ltd.
Traditional, ComposerLyricist - Clannad, Arranger, Work Arranger, MainArtist
℗ 1972 Universal Music Ireland Ltd.
Michael John Hanly, Author - Clannad, MainArtist
℗ 1972 Universal Music Ireland Ltd.
Traditional, Author - Clannad, Arranger, Work Arranger, MainArtist
℗ 1972 Universal Music Ireland Ltd.
Tim Rose, ComposerLyricist - Clannad, MainArtist - Mary Anne Dobson, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1972 Universal Music Ireland Ltd.
Albumbeschreibung
From a latter-day vantage point, Clannad's first album is probably too pop-oriented for traditionalists, but too traditional in feel for those who were attracted to the group's later pop-oriented recordings. For those listeners without any particular preconceptions, it's an invigorating blend of Irish traditional folk with modern influences. More than any of Clannad's subsequent albums, this debut bears the influence of the eclectic, jazzy edge of Pentangle, particularly in the fat double basslines; Maire Brennan's high, pristine vocals show an affinity with Pentangle's Jacqui McShee as well. Maire's harp and Paul Brennan's flute, however, give the music a strong Irish stamp. Sung mostly in Gaelic and occasionally in English, the material is quite varied in scope, and the arrangements and vocals are vastly pretty and melodic. The cover of Tim Rose's "Morning Dew" that concludes the album is one of the best versions ever of this oft-covered folk-rock tune.
© Richie Unterberger /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:41:02
- Main artists: Clannad
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: UMC (Universal Music Catalogue)
- Genre: Blues/country/folk Folk
© 2014 Spectrum Music This Compilation ℗ 2014 Spectrum Music
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