by Catherine L. Tully

Artist: Culann's Hounds
Album: "Year of the Dog"
Year produced: 2006

Culann's Hounds refer to their sound as "punk-Irish-hoedown" which, although seemingly a bit confusing, is actually pretty much accurate! The Irish sound is unmistakable in this, their second CD. The hoedown mood contributes to the dance-feel of some of the tracks here, and the punk reference highlights the bands tendency to be a little bit experimental . . .

Don't let that "punk" reference put you off though--it isn't thrash--it's fresh traditional sound. The Hounds are able to craft and create various moods with their musical skill. They do this with phrasing and attention to detail that is not always present in Celtic bands who can often have only two moods -- peppy, or a yearning sadness. It is refreshing to hear the true breadth of the musical style reflected and highlighted in its fullness. This is what it can be.

It is my hope that this group will continue to grow and develop this sound that so sets them apart. The wonderful Irish tradition is meant to be interpreted through the lens of the artist and the listener, because in truth, it is a little bit different for each one of us.

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Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among others and reviews music for Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her photography website at www.moonbeamdigital.com.

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Posted by Marc Gunn, Saturday, July 01, 2006.
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