Celtic Music ReviewsCeltic MP3s Music Magazine is a free weekly Celtic music & mp3 magazine featuring free music downloads of Celtic, Scottish, Irish music from around the world. Subscribe for a chance to win free Celtic CDs. Don't just download. "Trouble in the Land" by Black 47
by Catherine L. Tully
Artist: Black 47 Album: "Trouble in the Land" Year produced: 2000 Nobody is quite like Black 47. If you have heard them before, you know what I mean. If you haven't, this is a great CD to introduce yourself to their particular brand of music. It can be a little difficult to explain with the written word. They have been described as Irish rock, but they are also funky, offbeat and irreverent. The band's main link to being traditional is that they are unabashedly political, but they do it in their own, sometimes funny and sometimes angry way.  This effort is from 2000, and there are some absolute don't miss tunes on it, such as I Got Laid on James Joyce's Grave, Bobby Kennedy and the CDs title track, Trouble In The Land. This band is most often described as eclectic, and really mixes sounds on this album. The one real constant is the raw vocals, which, at moments, bear an eerie, if somewhat distant similarity to some of the great, American epic rock musicians of the 70's. Make no mistake, however, these guys are Irish all the way, in heart, soul and lyrics.The sound of Black 47 is truly their own, and they have really stood the test of time on the Irish music scene over the years. While this CD is not the choice for those who are searching for the traditional Irish arrangements, if you are a fan of groundbreaking groups, you simply can't miss these guys. If you are looking to tap into the heart of the people, this can be an enjoyable way to do it. Over the years, they have really become a part of Irish history, and they have made their mark on more than just the Irish population, with fans everywhere. Buy the Album: "Trouble in the Land" Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in the arts. She has written for Dance Teacher Magazine, Classical Singer and Dance Spirit among others, and reviews music for Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her at www.freelance-zone.com.
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