
Artist:
The Langer's Ball
There is something about the charm of the first track here that really sets the tone for the entire album. "Galway Girl" is just such a simple, sweet song that you can't help but enjoy it--and it is presented without fanfare or frills. Just two people, their instruments--and their love of the genre. Michael Sturm plays the guitar, mandolin & vocals and Hannah Rediske handles the piano, accordion and penny whistle.
Fans of Irish music will love "And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda" and the title track, "As I Roved Out". There are jigs here as well as polkas--everything has a pep and verve to it--or an even flow if that happens to be what is called for. Time and attention was paid to the arrangements, and although they are not terribly complex, they are well composed.
This is a perfect debut album, as it shows the band's skill, yet reflects the full range of their abilities. They play with confidence and ease--a great combination; pure and simple.
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
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