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Thank the Dutch for this CD!

James Berkowitz | upstate NY | 05/05/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is a definate 'must have' for any Clannad fan. This first album was originally released on vinyl in 1973. Sometime after it's release, and before the CD era, the master tapes were either lost or destroyed. After Clannad gained worldwide recognition and popularity (around the time of "Harry's Game"), this record became a very scarce, and highly sought-after item. I searched for years before locating this record in Canada. Then several years ago, a small independent company in the Neatherlands got their hands on a pristine vinyl copy of this record, cleaned up the scratchy vinyl sound electonically, and printed a limited number of CD re-issues. The 13th track on this CD was a vinyl single release that was added to this CD as a bonus track, and did not appear on the original 1973 record. The sound quality of this CD is amazing considering that it was mastered from a record, rather than from master tapes. I'm grateful that someone put forth the time and effort to bring this album back into existence...not only because I consider it to be one of Clannad's best, but also because they reincarnated Clannad's very first album that most of us would never have had the chance to hear!"

Best of Clannad

Gwyn Jeffers | Elkton MD | 12/22/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Clannad's first album may be a bit scratchy. But this was recorded in 1973 or so, so of course equipment back then probably wasn't as good as todays. The songs are beautiful, Track 7 is haunting as it is about a man who leaves Ireland to the new land, and finds himself wanting to go back and the music in this track is beautiful, and the talent of all members is clearly audible. Maire's voice is just as beautiful in this album as is in the later albums. I strongly recommend this cd. This is one I always put in first to listen to."

Absolutely amazing

D. Attridge | Boston, MA USA | 10/02/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm 17 year old guy who only came across the band Clannad by chance, and after buying this album I know i made the right choice. I've always been a fan of Irish Music, and this cross between traditional and modern is a remarkable combination. There are dueling guitar and flute riffs, soothing old Celtic melodic songs, and my favorite, a beatle-esque song, LIZA. This is truly a masterpiece, especially since it is only the band's first album"