Amazon.com: Following their gig as steerage band in mega-blockbuster The Titanic, their acclaimed self-titled debut disc, and a continuous tour throughout North America, the U.K., Japan, and France, Gaelic Storm offer up the enticing reels, boisterous jigs, and sweet melodies of Herding Cats. Beginning with the rousing "Drink the Night Away," the quintet marries fiddle, guitar, accordion, harmonica, and bodhran with the African djembe, the group's signature vocals, and a spirit of merriment. Previously a favored pub band in Santa Monica, California, the ensemble, whose members hail from places as diverse as Ireland, Zambia, England, and the U.S., manages to preserve the intimacy of a small show while infusing the recording with robust zeal and exceptional musicianship. "O-Mahonny's" stars a flamenco-jazz-flavored guitar and accordion intro, while "Hewlett's Set," "Western Lilt," and "Titanic Set" cajole the listener to frolic on the dance floor and "She Was the Prize" evokes starry-eyed romance. --Paige La Grone
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Rating: - Herding Cats
I truely enjoyed this CD. It is the second Celtic CD I have purchased. I also enjoyed the name of the CD, it seems I am always herding my cats around the yard!
Rating: - Awesome early GS
I've seen GS in concert three times but until recently didn't own this album. Outstanding stuff. Hoping for a new album in 2008.
Rating: - Love it!
OK, I don't think this CD can actually be called Celtic music; Irish maybe, but not Celtic. It lacks some of the dreamy quality of good Celtic music but it's a ton of fun! The only reason I'm giving it ... Read More
Rating: - Full of Irish fun
I picked this CD up by chance one day, and ever since it has been one of my all-time favorites. I listen to it in the car all the time. I'm a fan of Celtic music in general, but even if you're not into ... Read More
Rating: - A Grand Celebration!!!
This cd is not bad at all. They sound a lot better than most artists from Ireland who have gone pop. Celtic music at it's best! Makes me want to riverdance around my living room without stopping for breathe! ... Read More
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