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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 Ruth
Bright Brown
Soft Landings
ERNIE AND THE AUTOMATICS
LOW EXPECTATIONS
THE BURNING OF ROME
(Selections from the forthcoming album) With Us
THE BUFFALI
Kerfuffle No. 10
FUTURE CLOUDS AND RADAR
Future Clouds and Radar
ARI HEST
The Break In
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