Time Is Like A Promise/Mariner Blues/Daisy Lady/Tir Na Nog/Aberdeen Angus/Looking Up/Boat Song/Our Love Will Not Decay/Hey Friend/Dance Of Years/Live A Day/Piccadilly/Dante
Eponymous debut album from the Irish folk duo Tir Na Nog. Their music primarily features their own compositions, reflecting their strong Celtic roots showcasing intricate acoustic guitar playing and close harmony singing.
“The first impression is that it is folk music based around two acoustic guitars and two voices that harmonize and complement pleasantly, without mistakes, but also without virtuosity or bursts of energy, Through its apparently predictable melodies, mystical or ghostly vibes on the one hand or subtle fun on the other start insinuating.”
“A mix of soft acoustic duets and some psych influenced folk/prog. I don't normally get excited about this kind of music, but this is good.”
“Some very nice folk music on this album, save for a few silly numbers. The sound could be described as a blend of Donovan and The Incredible String Band.”
“They manage to blend their influences and create a unique and captivating sound. In addition to their fairly economical but very expressive guitar playing they moderately but tastefully embellish their songs with several other instruments that they play themselves, only relying on external help for a couple of tracks.” “This is a stunner, the tunes are excellent and the harmony vocals stick in your mind. I love this album.”
“In between all the mythology are strangely beautiful melodies and tunes wrapped up in strings and acoustic guitars that are fabulous.”
“They can pen a good, memorable tune with an affecting chorus, and the relatively straightforward arrangements, fleshed out fiddle and some great arrangements, are never overdone. Pleasant without ever being startling, this is '70s folk-rock, with the emphasis on the folk more than the rock.”
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