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Danu: When All Is Said & Done

Accordion [Button] – Benny McCarthy
Bodhrán, Pipe [Uilleann] – Donnchadh Gough
Bouzouki, Fiddle – Eamon Doorley
Fiddle, Backing Vocals – Oisin McAuley
Flute, Whistle – Tom Doorley
Guitar, Electric Bass – Dónal Clancy
Vocals [Amhánai], Whistle, Flute – Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh
Banjo – Gerry O'Connor (tracks: 9)
Backing Vocals – Julie Fowlis (tracks: 4),

Another of our classic re-issues, enjoy! Danu's sixth release finds the group going back to the more song-oriented format of 2003's Road Less Traveled. The talented Irish septet are masters of rustic playing and storytelling, relying on simple, immaculate arrangements and the rich alto of vocalist Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh to produce their own playful style of Celtic music that lacks even the slightest hint of pretension. Fiery instrumentals like "Around the House," "Coachman's Whip," and "Pots and Kettles O" showcase the group's exceptional playing while wistful ballads such as "Cailín Deas Crúite Na Mbó" and "Farewell, Angelina" allow Nic Amhlaoibh to flex her vocals, bringing to mind a less affected Máire Brennan or early June Tabor. There's not a bad apple to be found, and while the band breaks little new ground, they do the traditional aspects of the genre proud. When All Is Said and Done is another worthy addition to the Danu canon, and one that bears repeated listens around the fire on cold winter days.

Audio

Track 1: The Boy in the Gap

Track 2: Farewell Angelina

Track 3: Bobby Casey's

Track 4: Follow On

Track Listing

The Highest Hill In Sligo / Garrison Road / Reichswall Forest. 4.22
Follow On 4.54
The Peacock’s Feather / The Old Copperplate / The Boy In The Gap 4.11
O Dheara, ‘Sheanduine
Dermie Diamond’s / John Doherty’s Pipe March / Around The House And Mind The Dresser 4.33
Farewell, Angelina
Sean Ryan’s / The Coachman’s Whip / Casey’s 4.25
An Cailin Cruite Na MBo 4.13
Willie’s Fling / The Kilfenora Jig 4.00
Only Ninteen Years Old 3.13
Ard A Bhothair / Sean Tiobrad Arann / The Heathery Breeze 5.15
I’ll Mend Your Pots And Kettles O / The Hag At The Spinning Wheel 3.47

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