Danu : All Things Considered (CD)

As demonstrated on the album, Danu are a resolutely acoustic yet freewheeling Irish traditional ensemble. Their arrangements are often crowned by treble fiddle lines typical of the early Chieftains, but their rhythmic attack, while precisely marked, is less literal and periodically side-swiped by playful bursts of syncopation. Lead singer Ciaran O Gealbhain is a revelation. His vocals, whether in Irish and English, are haunted by ancient sean nos, but also recall The Incredible String Band and the naive sophistication of Brady and Irvine’s nonpareil ‘purple album’.

Track Listing:
1. The Garsun Who Beat His Father /Sean McGuire’s/Jimmy Kelly’s – Danu (3.5)
2. Bridget Donahue – Danu (3.25)
3. The Kinegad Slashers/Young Tom Ennis/The Battering Ram – Danu (4.29)
4. The Wee Lass On the Brae – Danu (3.51)
5. The Buck from the Mountain/Paddy Killoran’s – Danu (3.26)
6. Rince Garbhchriche Ri Seoirse IV/The Road t