Album: Trip
Year produced: 2001

This band refers to themselves as, "cutting-edge Celtic" and it is an appropriate reference. Let me ask you this--do you love bagpipes? If your answer is 'yes' and you are a fan of the unique spin on things, you should give this CD a listen. There are all kinds of surprises musically. You'll hear rock, alternative, groove, pop, African and world beat influences, among others. This album explores possibilities.

World famous piper Eric Rigler is featured here and there is nothing quite like someone who plays the instrument at his level. It gives them the ability to stretch beyond the expected and give new direction to the Celtic sound. This is definitely done on this album, and the multi directional influences take the songs to interesting places. It sort of reminds me of jazz, with its experimentation.

Fans of tradition may find this too scattered for their tastes, but those who enjoy a good spin on things will lap it right up. It is very different. I'd really like to see this live and with the band just going for it. There's a lot of talent here, and the musicians aren't afraid to take chances with their sounds and songs.

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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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