Rolling Home

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共11首歌曲

艺人: Tommy Makem
语种: 其他
厂牌: Shanachie
发行时间: 1989年02月14日
专辑类别: 录音室专辑

专辑介绍

by Alex Henderson

When the 1980s were coming to an end, there was plenty of reason to be optimistic about Irish/Celtic music. Younger artists were pointing Irish music in exciting new directions, combining Celtic elements with everything from rock to hip-hop. And plenty of traditional Irish/Celtic artists were still around, including Tommy Makem. When Rolling Home came out in 1989, the veteran singer was 56 -- and at that point, he brought a lot of maturity and wisdom to his work. In traditional Irish folk singing, being an effective storyteller is everything. That was never a problem for Makem, who brings a lot of charm and charisma to original songs like &Brendan& (an ode to the 6th century Irish saint), &Long Winter Nights,& and the title track, as well as traditional gems that Irish singers have been performing for generations. Anyone who is seriously into Irish/Celtic music will be quite familiar with &Courting in the Kitchen& and &The Boys of Mullaghbawn,& which goes back to the 18th century and was an Irish standard long before the advent of recording technology. Another highlight of this CD is &The Town I Love So Well,& Phil Coulter's poignant account of the turmoil that had ravaged his native Derry. If Makem sometimes reminds you of American country, folk, and western singers, it is no coincidence -- the folk traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and England had a major impact on the country, folk and cowboy/western music that developed in the United States. Rolling Home isn't Makem's best or most essential release, but it's a solid, pleasing effort that the Irishman can easily be proud of.