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begins its remarkable sophomore release
with the pipe-led
an engaging round sung by founder
. Impeccably played dance tunes, soulful laments, and rollicking narratives follow, allowing listeners access to the full breadth of the group's many talents. The record's centerpiece is the eerie title track, a taut, mid-tempo dirge that's loosely based on the story of
at the Well. Though traditional, the tune's incestuous overtones and dark imagery have limited its appeal to older generations of singers -- most refuse to sing it -- and defined it as the forbidden fruit of Celtic music.
offers up two of his finest ballads, the mournful wartime love letter
and the bittersweet
proving once again that his deeply expressive voice is unmatched within the genre.
's
-- same name, entirely different song -- is a wonderfully catchy tune anchored by
and tin whistle that showcases
's tale-telling prowess.
is everything a collection of
music should be. With its warm and simple production and fine performances, it remains a classic that should have little problem surviving the ages. ~ James Christopher Monger