A stunning collaboration from the great singer-songwriter who has long rediscovered the musical tradition of his land alongside the absolute masters of Celtic-Irish tradition. All of them already with a long career behind them, yet the album is fresh, sparkling, moving, intense, and incredibly inspiring. For me, it is the last true masterpiece for both Van Morrison and The Chieftains, let's say the last one at such high levels. 8 out of 10 tracks (the other two penned by Morrison) are traditional, and the interpretations are overall of the highest level, with some truly spine-tingling moments ("Raglan Road," to name one). A Must Have for anyone who loves the sounds of Irish tradition, from dances to deeply moving ballads.
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