Album: Ten Thousand Miles To Bedlam
Year produced: 2007

This is the second album put out by Ockham's Razor. The first, self-titled CD came out in 2006 and I found it quite interesting--found myself wondering where the band would take things next. Now I know--and I liked it! Influenced by things as disparate as Irish folk music, Balkan gypsy tunes and punk rock, the band blends everything and brands it with their own unique style. This CD is for people who want to listen to something different that still retains Celtic flavor. Don't miss "Lanigan's Ball" and "I'll Tell Me Ma" for their energy, and "Gypsy Queen" for something that departs from the norm.

The band has been termed “Turbo Celtic” and “Ethno Punk," yet they remain immensely listenable. Some Celtic punk tunes are for a limited audience, but the thrashy feel here is still very musical. You have to give it a taste and see if you like it, but it's worth a whirl. The group members are young, a fact that is reflected in the energy of the album at nearly every turn--and tune. The band has grown since their debut CD, and this one has more polish as well as a more cohesive style. It makes one wonder--what will they have in store for us for album number three?

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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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