Artist: Brigands' Folie
Album: Fog & Fire
Year produced: 2008

This is a very unique CD. Brigands' Folie is an acoustic duo that plays traditional Irish, Scottish and English music. Despite the fact that this band does traditional music, they manage to bring a different style to the tunes here that makes them come across fresh and unexpected. The music they have chosen is that of the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, so there is a decidedly older feel to the tracks that gives them character. This, combined with the sound of the vocals gives the album a particularly original flavor.

The music itself is not overly complex, but that is part of the charm. Done well, simple music can be moving and pure, and it is both here at various times. The title track is a good one, and is a perfect example of the energy the two musicians bring to each track. Other favorites here include Johnny Cope and The River Pirate. The guitar lends a steady pulse throughout the CD which keeps the flow going, and it is a nice departure from the typical fare. This album is a joy for those who favor the older songs and who enjoy the sound of acoustic music.

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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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