Gaelic Storm - Gaelic Storm

Remember the music that was playing during the steerage party in Titanic?
That was Gaelic Storm, who on their self-titled debut
present an engaging mix of traditional music,
dance music, and songs, all performed with energy and enthusiasm.
The album opens with "Hills of Connemara",
a fast-paced tune with a long instrumental section before the vocals begin,
thus giving you a taste of the considerable musical talent present in this group.
"Bonnie Ship the Diamond/Tamlinn" is a fast, almost breathless piece with plenty of dramatic phrasing,
while "The Farmer's Frolic" has a swinging shuffle feel.
Particularly engaging are the strongly rhythmic
"Rocky Road to Dublin/Kid on the Mountain"
and the energetic closer "The Road to Liskeard".


TRACKS:
1. Hills Of Connemara
2. Bonnie Ship The Diamond/Tamlinn
3. The Farmer's Frolic
4. Johnny Jump Up/Morrison's Jig 5. The Storm
6. Tell Me Ma
7. Rocky Road To Dublin/Kid On The Mountain
8. Sight Of Land
9. The Leaving Of Liverpool
10. Sammy's Fancy
11. McCloud's Reel/Whup Jamboree
12. The Road To Liskeard