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 RuthJeb Loy Nichols
Now Then
Pinetop Seven
The Night's Bloom
MARTI BROM
Not For Nothin'
AESOP ROCK
None Shall Pass
COLDPLAY
Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends
Space Vs. Time
The Old and New Avant-Garde
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