More Power to Your Elbow "Until the Last Note Fades" self-released
Release date: 8 November 2013
Running time: 39:21, 10 tracks
More Power to Your Elbow rocks! The eight piece band from Co. Tyrone released their third album in 2013. Their fans have had to wait 17 years to listen to the follow-up to their second album “Fingers of Fun” (1996). There are plenty of Celtic rocks bands everywhere, but unfortunately a lot of fans don’t know that the likes of More Power to Your Elbow and Goats Don’t Shave delivered several essential albums in the 90’s. More Power to Your Elbow members have grown-up, but they keep on playing infectious sets of tunes and great songs.
The album kicks off with a set of reels titled “Two New Bows”. Keyboards, tin whistle and banjo showcase the magic from Ireland. It’s followed by a song written by Gerry Cunningham and sung by bassist Patsy Montague, “I Won’t Go”.
Track no. 3 is another set of reels, “The Block Set”. The boys and the girls do a fantastic job and I’m sure that you’ll enjoy these tunes.
The next song is a sort of a tribute to the Gaelic Games: "Our Game!". The “Foggy Dew” theme is featured along the song. The lyrics have been written by Gerry and there is a reel titled “Sam’s Fancy” written by multi-instrumentalist Pat Casey and fiddler Clare McCrystal.
Track no. 5 is a set of tunes called “The Carmen Express”. Tin whistles, harmonica and banjo can be heard on this amazing number. The Carmen Express was a train that linked a rural district known as Carmen with the rest of Ireland. Unfortunately, the service was discontinued and the railway was dismantled.
“So Far Away” is a poignant emigration song. Traditionally, thousands of Irishmen have been forced to leave their country. During the Celtic tiger days, all the people were thinking that these days were over. But once again job opportunities are scarce and young people are obliged to go abroad.
“Until the Last Note Fades” is an original tune. It has been written by Fiddler Clare McCrystal and multi-instrumentalist Damian Cullen. Brillliant!
Release date: 8 November 2013
Running time: 39:21, 10 tracks
More Power to Your Elbow rocks! The eight piece band from Co. Tyrone released their third album in 2013. Their fans have had to wait 17 years to listen to the follow-up to their second album “Fingers of Fun” (1996). There are plenty of Celtic rocks bands everywhere, but unfortunately a lot of fans don’t know that the likes of More Power to Your Elbow and Goats Don’t Shave delivered several essential albums in the 90’s. More Power to Your Elbow members have grown-up, but they keep on playing infectious sets of tunes and great songs.
The album kicks off with a set of reels titled “Two New Bows”. Keyboards, tin whistle and banjo showcase the magic from Ireland. It’s followed by a song written by Gerry Cunningham and sung by bassist Patsy Montague, “I Won’t Go”.
Track no. 3 is another set of reels, “The Block Set”. The boys and the girls do a fantastic job and I’m sure that you’ll enjoy these tunes.
The next song is a sort of a tribute to the Gaelic Games: "Our Game!". The “Foggy Dew” theme is featured along the song. The lyrics have been written by Gerry and there is a reel titled “Sam’s Fancy” written by multi-instrumentalist Pat Casey and fiddler Clare McCrystal.
Track no. 5 is a set of tunes called “The Carmen Express”. Tin whistles, harmonica and banjo can be heard on this amazing number. The Carmen Express was a train that linked a rural district known as Carmen with the rest of Ireland. Unfortunately, the service was discontinued and the railway was dismantled.
“So Far Away” is a poignant emigration song. Traditionally, thousands of Irishmen have been forced to leave their country. During the Celtic tiger days, all the people were thinking that these days were over. But once again job opportunities are scarce and young people are obliged to go abroad.
“Until the Last Note Fades” is an original tune. It has been written by Fiddler Clare McCrystal and multi-instrumentalist Damian Cullen. Brillliant!
The next number is a song titled “I Don’t Mind”. It has a country twist and it’s sung by Gerry.
“More Than One Love” is an amazing set of tunes covering different styles: rock, reggae, Scottish folk music and Irish folk music. The final result is perfect, another evidence that More Power to Your Elbow instrumentals kick ass.
To finish up, More Power to Your Elbow deliver another interesting song, “Every Time”. Gerry wrote this song to celebrate the birth of his second daughter Maighread.
The album packaging is a digipak with a 18 track booklet. Every single piece of information is provided: liner notes to every song, acknowledgements, credits, line-up, guests, thankyous, band pics, member pics … a real labour of love.
If you’re looking for real Celtic rock album with a perfect balance between sets of tunes and songs, or musicianship and passion, buy More Power to Your Elbow “Until the Last Note Fades”.
Tracklist:
01 - Two New Bows 4:36
02 - I Won't Go 3:36
03 - The Block Set 4:14
04 - Our Game! 4:29
05 - The Carmen Express 3:26
06 - So Far Away 3:55
07 - Until the Last Note Fades 3:32
08 - I Don't Mind 3:06
09 - More Than One Love 4:10
10 - Every Time 4:13
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Review by Kinksmarkham
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