An Blew Trghys (Cornish Gavottes) - Anam, Davey, Neil
Mo Chailín Donn (My Brown Haired Girl) - Anam, Ó hEadhra, Brian
Mary and the Soldier - Anam, Traditional
The Long Night [Slip Jigs] - Anam, Davey, Neil
House on the Hill Reels - Anam, Kenny, Mick
Westlin' Winds - Anam, Burns, Robert [2]
Fourteen Days - Anam, Ó hEadhra, Brian
Belgarth Waltz - Anam, Ó hEadhra, Brian
Aird a Chuamhain - Anam, Mac Ambróis, Seán
The Way Is Clear - Anam, Davey, Neil
Anam deliver Celtic folk music in the best tradition of De Dannan and Patrick Street, in-your-face and with strong tunes, great vocals, and punchy ensemble instrumentals. The title track, a set of reels, rips the album ope... more »n with its spirit and drive. They deliver some lightweight folk-rock (complete with kit drums and bass) and some sweet ballads that feature the waiflike voice of Aimée Leonard. The basic quartet plays acoustic guitar, bodhran, button accordion, mandolin, and bouzouki, with two vocalists. Guests include a rhythm section here and there, some great harmonica from the inimitable Rory McLeod, low whistle (Rory Campbell), and fiddle (John Martin). A fine album from a band with a lot of promise. --Louis Gibson« less
Anam deliver Celtic folk music in the best tradition of De Dannan and Patrick Street, in-your-face and with strong tunes, great vocals, and punchy ensemble instrumentals. The title track, a set of reels, rips the album open with its spirit and drive. They deliver some lightweight folk-rock (complete with kit drums and bass) and some sweet ballads that feature the waiflike voice of Aimée Leonard. The basic quartet plays acoustic guitar, bodhran, button accordion, mandolin, and bouzouki, with two vocalists. Guests include a rhythm section here and there, some great harmonica from the inimitable Rory McLeod, low whistle (Rory Campbell), and fiddle (John Martin). A fine album from a band with a lot of promise. --Louis Gibson
CD Reviews
Memorable recording from new voice on folk scene
Gwen A Orel | 08/24/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Anam are a great new voice, or rather, two new voices in Irish/Scottish Folk Music because the vocals and harmonies of Aimee Leonard and Brian O'Headhra are delightful. The accompanying players, Treasa Harkin on box and Neil Davey on mandolin & bouzouki are distinctive and memorable. O'Headhra's guitar rhythms are great and his original songs well written. Leonard does justice to two classics "Mary and the Soldier" ane "Westlin' Winds". The guest artistes are tasteful and even the percussion is effective and non intrusive. An excellent CD and often played at home and in the car."
TERRIFIC AND TUNEFUL
Gwen A Orel | Millburn, New Jersey United States | 12/23/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Once again I must chime in because it seems this CD is underrated-- I bought it in Dublin last year and listened to it over and over and over again. Their version of "Westlin' Winds" may be the best one on CD, and "This Time," one of their original tunes, is incredibly hummable and catchy. That will be on my "best of the year" tape, for sure. I disagree that the lyrics are disappointing-- they are not! they are simple, evocative and elegant. This group has it all-- vocal purity, instrumental versatility, and originality too. If you like Planxty or De Dannan you will like them too. I should add that I like the mellower side of De Dannan-- not that it needs to be slow, just that I get bored with long, driving reels that go on forever. So the upbeat quality of this album suits me to a t."
Terrific CD - a must!!
Gwen A Orel | 02/16/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD is an excellent mix of traditional Scottish/Irish and modern music!! The vocals are amazing!! This is a must to add to your CD collection! Probably one of the best Scottish/Irish music CDs! (And that's coming from a true Scot!)"
Riptide
Marcy Gall | Dallas, Texas | 12/21/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am not from Scotland or Ireland, but that is where my family begins. In starting to investigate my routes, I decided my love of music should be included. This is the first Celtic CD I have purchased and all I have to say is if all Celtic music is this pleasant, uplifting, and so easy to fall in love with, I can't wait to receive the next one! This CD seldom leaves my CD player for long."
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1