GREAT BIG SEA
Great Big Sea (Zoe)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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This is a reissue of the Newfoundland based group's 1993 debut album, and the roots of the sound that's led to seven more releases which have sold millions of copies in Canada and around the world are in fine and full evidence. Mixing original material with the Celtic traditions of their home province, along with popular selections from Canadian songwriters, Great Big Sea have worked from a rich folk heritage, but have never been content to be mired in it.

From their inception, they've applied their strong harmonies and great instrumental facility to forging something new from old materials, proving themselves to be something more than fine musicians - they're talented and dedicated artisans, and this release is a great way to either begin or complete a collection of their recorded work.

Track List:

Great Big Sea/Gone By The Board * Someday Soon * Excursion Around The Bay * What Are You At? * The Fisherman's Lament * I'se The B'y * Drunken Sailor * Irish Paddy/Festival Reel/Roger's Reel * Time Brings * Jigs: Eavesdropper's/Both Meat & Drink/Off We Go * Berry Picking Time

© 2004 - Shaun Dale