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Roses and Tears
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List Price: $17.98
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Manufacturer: Compass Records
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 7663974477280
Label: Compass Records
Manufacturer: Compass Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Compass Records
Release Date: 2008-05-06
Studio: Compass Records
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Editorial Reviews:
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Credited with being at the forefront of the renaissance in folk/roots music over the last 20 years, Capercaillie, Scotland s finest celtic act, return with their new studio album Roses and Tears .The album features many newly discovered traditional songs sourced from the Gaelic song archive at the School of Scottish Studies,along with self-penned material and a beautiful rendition of John Martyn s anti-war song Don t You Go .
This album re-affirms Capercaillies unfailing enthusiasm for the music they inherited whilst growing up on the Atlantic fringes of Scotland and Ireland. Their innovative approach to traditional sources and influences and the excitement they create through live performance explains the widespread esteem in which they are held in the current explosive folk scene.
The line-up of the band (described by Mojo as a marriage made in heaven ) unites sublime vocals of Karen Matheson with Donald Shaw - accordian & piano, Manus Lunny - bouzouki, Charlie McKerron fiddle, Michael McGoldrick - pipes & flutes, Ewen Vernal - bass; Che Beresford drums, David Robertson - percussion.
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Summary: Strong addition to Capercaillie's library
Comment: I've loved Capercaillie for years. They're tops in Celtic rock, folk infused with contemporary electronics and a bit of Afro sound through in for good measure. Their lead singer, Karen Matheson, has one of the most amazing voices I have ever heard--in studio recordings and in person.
"Roses and Tears" is not in my opinion their best CD, but it's a strong addition to their work. It's a mix of traditional and contemporary, English and Gaelic lyrics.
Anti-war songs are strong right now and this CD doesn't let that anthem go lightly. "Don't you Go" and "Soldier Boy" both deliver a solid punch.
I love hearing Karen Matheson singing Gaelic and there's enough tunes here to keep me happy. "Him Bo" is a great opener. "A Racan' A Bh Againne" is also lovely. I have no idea what she's singing, could be a grocery list for all I know of Gaelic, but it's so worth listening to.
Rebecca Kyle, September 2008
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Summary: Great service
Comment: CD arrived as expected and was a real treat. Capercaillie just keep getting better and better.
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Summary: You wouldn't except anything less!
Comment: There is really only one thing you can say about "Roses and Tears", it is another MASTERPIECE. I don't think Capercaillie are capable of failing to be at their best when recording a new album. I had the pleasure to see them performing live when they came to Australia a few years ago and it was one of the best concerts I've been to.
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Summary: Capercaillie Does it Again!
Comment: Capercaillie is always consistently wonderful, and this album is no exception. I love the traditional tunes with a contemporary spin, and Karen Matheson's voice is as lovely as ever!
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Summary: Melodic Scottish pop-Celtic crossover
Comment: Another strong Celtic crossover set by Scotland's fusion-y Capercaillie, with lead vocals from Karen Matheson and an lineup that includes Donald Shaw on accordion, Manus Lunny on bouzouki and Michael McGoldrick playing the pipes. The album opens up with the funky, resolutely pop "Him Bo," and then weaves back and forth between tradition and modernism. There's an anti-war anthem, courtesy of John Martyn, lots of mellow, electronic-tinged grooves, and a hefty dose of trad, woven deep into the mix. Personally, I love it when Matheson sings in Gaelic, and like many old-fashioned folkies, I prefer a more traditional acoustic sound. But Capercaillie fans know what to expect by now, and this album certainly will not disappoint listeners who are open to a bit of pop in with their Celtic music. (DJ Joe Sixpack, Slipcue Music Guide)
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