For Love And Laughter
World
| Oct 2008
Reviews
Decca
Reviewed 2008-10-13
Reviewed 2008-10-13
Contemporary Celtic folk from these Irish-American stars. New singer Mairead Phelan adds gorgeous vocals to the expert playing on flute, banjo, mandolin, guitar, bodhran, fiddle, accordion, and keyboards. Solid throughout, in English and Gaelic.
*1. Instantly catchy set of two reels. Bright and lively.
*2. Fresh and fiery story song w/good vocals & a toe-tapping bounce.
3. A sweet, dreamy opening becomes a midtempo set of dances.
*4. Fragile vocals in a lush and sweeping ballad. Lovely.
5. Midtempo pop folk w/female vocals & a hint of country.
6. An old-fashioned waltz then a more contemporary mid dance. Nice.
*7. Upbeat w/great strings (very cool banjo) and serious playing.
8. Downtempo Rickie Lee Jones cover. Melodic & sweeping.
9. Midtempo folk rock w/a strong beat and good use of strings.
*10. Mid/uptempo set of dances, stylish and such great musicianship.
11. Downtempo, romantic ballad with sweet vocal harmonies.
12. Slow and sad with a gorgeous melody and lush arrangement.
*1. Instantly catchy set of two reels. Bright and lively.
*2. Fresh and fiery story song w/good vocals & a toe-tapping bounce.
3. A sweet, dreamy opening becomes a midtempo set of dances.
*4. Fragile vocals in a lush and sweeping ballad. Lovely.
5. Midtempo pop folk w/female vocals & a hint of country.
6. An old-fashioned waltz then a more contemporary mid dance. Nice.
*7. Upbeat w/great strings (very cool banjo) and serious playing.
8. Downtempo Rickie Lee Jones cover. Melodic & sweeping.
9. Midtempo folk rock w/a strong beat and good use of strings.
*10. Mid/uptempo set of dances, stylish and such great musicianship.
11. Downtempo, romantic ballad with sweet vocal harmonies.
12. Slow and sad with a gorgeous melody and lush arrangement.
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Eoin Bear's Reel/ Tune For Sharon/ The Rossa Reel
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Eoin Bear's Reel/ Tune For Sharon/ The Rossa Reel
Cipher's Crop Circle — Dec 31, 2008
Charting
2008-11-02 — 2009-01-04
Reggae/World
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jan 4 | 3 |
| Dec 21 | 2 |
| Dec 14 | 2 |
| Dec 7 | 2 |
| Nov 30 | 1 |
| Nov 23 | 1 |
| Nov 16 | 1 |
| Nov 9 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Eoin Bear's Reel/ Tune For Sharon/ The Rossa Reel | ||
| 2. | Seven Curses | ||
| 3. | Tilly's Jig/ The Happy Traveler | ||
| 4. | Mollai Na Gcuach Ni Chulleanain | ||
| 5. | Merry Go Round | ||
| 6. | Sunday's Waltz/ Solo Double Oh | ||
| 7. | Vital Mental Medicine/ The Pullet | ||
| 8. | Sailor Song | ||
| 9. | There Is A Time | ||
| 10. | John Riordan's Heels/ Hoban's White House/ The Lisnagun Jig | ||
| 11. | The Gallant Hussar | ||
| 12. | My Dream Of You |