Planxty

The Profile

Planxty is an Irish folk band formed in 1972 by Christy Moore, Dónal Lunny, Andy Irvine and Liam O'Flynn, known for playing and arranging traditional Irish songs and tunes.

Debut album 'Planxty' was released in 1973. 'The Well Below the Valley' (1973) is cited in the review as a masterpiece and features extensive use of traditional Irish instruments.

The single DeBaser review praises Planxty's 1973 album The Well Below the Valley as a masterpiece, highlighting their multi-instrumental skill and use of traditional Irish instruments. The reviewer names the four principal members and describes the album's mix of traditional ballads, original songs and dance tunes. The review is strongly positive and focuses on instrumentation and arrangements.