Customer Reviews:
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 Wonderful March 18, 2008
Joel David Chewning (SoCal)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
I went to see this band in the early '90's. This is a wonderful and timeless collection of music. Some of it is traditional and some modern. Absolutely buy it.
Very easy to listen and rather uplifting December 29, 1998
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
This is one of my favourite celtic disks. Its songs have powerful rithm and strong music. You will be following the tunes in no time !. For all celtic music lovers.
Go Celtic Thunder February 29, 2008
Margaret (NYC)
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
This is a timeless disc with wonderful songs, wonderfully performed. I play it in the car all the time. It is My St Patrick's Day must have. Highly recommended.
EXCELLENT Celtic April 20, 2008
Clay Peak (Saginaw, MI)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Great first Celtic recording, for this group. Looking forword to getting more of this kind of music from them. GREAT!!!!!!!!!!
Pay no attention to the one-star reviews March 31, 2009
Michael Cornett (Takoma Park, MD USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The one-star reviews are from people who ordered this in error, thinking it was that new celtic-flavored mainstream all-male band.
No offense to fans of that Celtic Thunder, but they're too mainstream pop and overproduced and just too...too....boy-band for my tastes.
THIS Celtic Thunder was a Baltimore-based Irish band in the 80s, that I believe is no longer around. (I could be wrong; somebody check on that?) They weren't a stadium act, they played the pubs and festivals and had a rollickin' time. They were down-to-earth Celtic, with loads of soul and authenticity, with songs about the hard times of immigration as well as joyous dance pieces and wry reflections on relationships. This CD may not sound as lavish or big-budget, but considering it was first recorded by a minor label in the 80s, it sounds pretty good. My favorite track is their version of the classic "Oft in the Stilly Night" which always has me wanting to sing along.
This is folksy, earthy music, the kind you go to a pub to hear, and have a great time with. They have another CD, out of print, simply called "Celtic Thunder" with a black-and-white cover; if you like this, look for that one as well.
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