Herding Cats (album)
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Herding cats | |
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Studio album by | |
Released | September 20, 1999 |
Recorded | 1999 |
Genre | Irish folk music |
Length | 51:58 |
Label | OM Town |
Producer | John Whelan and Gaelic Storm |
Gaelic Storm chronology | |
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Allmusic | [1] |
Herding Cats is the second studio album by Gaelic Storm, released in 1999. The band was still riding on their fame from their onscreen performance in the 1997 film Titanic .
"Drink the Night Away" is a pub sing-along where raising a glass is implored. "Heart of the Ocean" and "She Was the Prize" are original compositions sung by the guitarist. "Heart of the Ocean" is a longing, slow song while "She Was the Prize" is reminiscent of traditional Irish love songs. "The Ferryman" is the first song by the band to feature a didgeridoo.
"After Hours at McGann's", "Breakfast at Lady A's", "The Park East Polkas", "The Devil Went Down to Doolin", "The Broken Promise" and "Titanic Set" are all fast-paced, foot-tapping instrumentals that were inspired by a great deal of drinking, according to liner notes. "Titanic Set" features the jig "Blarney Pilgrim" and the reel "Drowsy Maggie" , which could be heard in the movie Titanic (1997).
"South Australia" is a styled after sailing songs of Irish fame, while "The Barnyards of Delgaty" is a Scottish bothy ballad.
Track listing
[edit ]- "Drink the Night Away"
- "The Ferryman"
- "South Australia"
- "After Hours at McGann's"
- "Heart of the Ocean"
- "Breakfast at Lady A.'s"
- "The Park East Polkas"
- "Spanish Lady"
- "The Devil Went Down to Doolin"
- "The Barnyards of Delgaty"
- "The Broken Promise"
- "She Was the Prize"
- "Titanic Set (Medley)"
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