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The Planxty Collection

Planxty

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This is an excellent sampler that spans Irish legend Planxty's first (and best) four albums. Beginning with "The Jolly Beggar Reel" from the eponymous debut, The Planxty Collection skillfully navigates deft instrumental offerings like "The Hare in the Corn/the Frost Is All Over" and "Denis Murphy's Polka," but spends much of its time displaying the band's peerless ballads and pre-19th century folk songs. Andy Irvine, whose blistering rendition of "The Blacksmith" and deeply affecting lament "As I Roved Out" serve as definite highlights, is the perfect foil to Christy Moore's soft, everyman voice. Moore's "Cliffs of Dooneen" and "The Lakes of Pontchartrain" are gorgeous ballads that revel in their deceptive simplicity. Fans of the genre will undoubtedly already own the individual records, but for the novice, The Planxty Collection is a worthwhile investment and a prime entry point into the world of traditional Irish music.
© James Christopher Monger /TiVo

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1
The Jolly Beggar - Reel
00:04:21

Planxty, Writer, MainArtist

© 2005 Shanachie ℗ 2005 Shanachie

2
Merrily Kissed The Quaker
00:02:39

Planxty, Writer, MainArtist

© 2005 Shanachie ℗ 2005 Shanachie

3
The Lakes Of Pontchartrain
00:05:45

Planxty, Writer, MainArtist

© 2005 Shanachie ℗ 2005 Shanachie

4
The Blacksmith
00:04:08

Planxty, Writer, MainArtist

© 2005 Shanachie ℗ 2005 Shanachie

5
The Hare In The Corn/The Frost Is all Over/The Gander In The Pratiehole
00:04:20

Planxty, Writer, MainArtist

© 2005 Shanachie ℗ 2005 Shanachie

6
Cliffs Of Dooneen
00:03:50

Planxty, Writer, MainArtist

© 2005 Shanachie ℗ 2005 Shanachie

7
Cunla
00:03:55

Planxty, Writer, MainArtist

© 2005 Shanachie ℗ 2005 Shanachie

8
Pat Reilly
00:03:16

Planxty, Writer, MainArtist

© 2005 Shanachie ℗ 2005 Shanachie

9
Bean Phaidin
00:03:43

Planxty, Writer, MainArtist

© 2005 Shanachie ℗ 2005 Shanachie

10
Raggle Taggle Gypsy/Tabhair Dom Do Lamh
00:04:25

Planxty, Writer, MainArtist

© 2005 Shanachie ℗ 2005 Shanachie

11
Dennis Murphy's/The 42 Pound Cheque/John Ryan's Polka
00:03:05

Planxty, Writer, MainArtist

© 2005 Shanachie ℗ 2005 Shanachie

12
As I Roved Out
00:05:21

Planxty, Writer, MainArtist

© 2005 Shanachie ℗ 2005 Shanachie

Album review

This is an excellent sampler that spans Irish legend Planxty's first (and best) four albums. Beginning with "The Jolly Beggar Reel" from the eponymous debut, The Planxty Collection skillfully navigates deft instrumental offerings like "The Hare in the Corn/the Frost Is All Over" and "Denis Murphy's Polka," but spends much of its time displaying the band's peerless ballads and pre-19th century folk songs. Andy Irvine, whose blistering rendition of "The Blacksmith" and deeply affecting lament "As I Roved Out" serve as definite highlights, is the perfect foil to Christy Moore's soft, everyman voice. Moore's "Cliffs of Dooneen" and "The Lakes of Pontchartrain" are gorgeous ballads that revel in their deceptive simplicity. Fans of the genre will undoubtedly already own the individual records, but for the novice, The Planxty Collection is a worthwhile investment and a prime entry point into the world of traditional Irish music.
© James Christopher Monger /TiVo

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