Year Produced: 2008

Hmmm. This is a different CD! I love the unexpected if done well and this effort certainly qualifies. Damanta is an Irish-Canadian band that weaves together masterful storytelling with alt-rock style while still maintaining their Celtic influence. I've heard a Jethro Tull comparison which I can totally relate to--but the sound has more of a pulse and some serious style. Nice!

The second track, "The Drunken Priests of Donegal" is fantastic, as is the fourth track on the CD, "Rambles at Night". Both have a great energy and the music is terrific as well. If you are looking for traditional Irish fare, this music is a little bit different than that. But if you are open to a bit more mood and exploration, this is an excellent pick to push the boundaries a bit with.

I adore the vocalist--his delivery is perfect and his voice is truly interesting. The whole thing really comes together; vocals with great music and thoughtful subject matter. You haven't heard this stuff before; yet it seems familiar; a great blend of styles and sounds. It has heart and soul, yet gives the nod to the past that it so deserves. Difficult to describe, yet easy to listen to, this is a CD with many layers that you can appreciate again and again.

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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 other magazines, and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her website at CatherineLTully.com.

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