2010-03-03
After twenty years together, Black 47 has mellowed a bit with age. On this, it's fourteenth release, the band offers a slew of medium-tempo Celtic-rock songs and ballads. Larry Kirwan still writes humorous songs full of rock band debauchery (Celtic Rocker) and drink-fueled visions (Long Lost Tapes of Hendrix). There's even a fun kiss-off song from a woman's point of view (Wedding Reel). The crew still utilizes classic Irish instrumentation combined with rock elements. They just seem to have matured a bit compared to past releases. I guess after two decades of doing this, though, they should be allowed to slow it down a bit. Rebecca RuthTHE WATERBOYS
Book of Lightning
THE BACON BROTHERS
Philadelphia Road - The Best of The Bacon Brothers
HONEYHONEY
First Rodeo
My Brightest Diamond
Tear It Down
ELBOW
The Seldom Seen Kid
Space Vs. Time
The Old and New Avant-Garde
The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.