High Kings, The

High Kings, The
Manhattan
World | Mar 2008

Reviews

Lisa Dornell
Reviewed 2008-03-21
Gorgeous 4-part Irish harmonies backed by a solid band. Currently making the rounds of PBS – a male answer to their popular “Celtic Women” shows. Perhaps a bit too commercial for Celtic music purists but their talent is undeniable.

1. Midtempo Irish ballad w/lots of emotion/drama.
*2. Downtempo and warm ballad. Really lovely melody.
3. Solo vox, slow story song about an Elvis-loving lass.
*4. Slow intro, then it picks up into a folk rock anthem type sound.
*5. Total toe-tapping ditty. A capella intro. Yee haw! So good.
6. Head-nodding perc becomes a midtempo celebration song.
7. Midtempo w/an acoustic Irish folk rock sound.
*8. Slow Gaelic ballad. Gorgeous.
*9. Another toe-tapper. Lots of la-la-la fun.
*10. Upbeat jig, instrumental. Nice showcase for the band.
*11. Slow & mournful w/great harmonies. A capella & moving.
12. Slow a capella intro, then a midtempo ode that gets orchestral.
13. Live track (w/applause) midtempo crowd favorite.

Recent airplay

The Rocky Road To Dublin
Soft-BizJun 24, 2017
The Rocky Road To Dublin
At the Cafe BohemianMay 20, 2008
The Rocky Road To Dublin
At the Cafe BohemianMay 13, 2008
The Rocky Road To Dublin
The Rocky Road To Dublin
At the Cafe BohemianApr 29, 2008
The Rocky Road To Dublin
The Rent PartyApr 25, 2008

Charting

2008-03-23 — 2008-05-25 Reggae/World
Week EndingAirplays
May 25 1
May 18 1
May 11 1
May 4 1
Apr 27 3
Apr 20 3

Track listing

1. Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore
2. Will Ye Go Lassie, Go?
3. Galway To Graceland
4. The Black Velvet Band
5. The Rocky Road To Dublin
6. Marie's Wedding
7. Fields Of Glory
8. Ar Eireann Ni Neosainn Ce Hi
9. The Little Beggarman
10. The Beggarman Jig
11. The Auld Triangle
12. The Parting Glass
13. The Wild Rover