The Clanns "The Clanns" Self-released
Release date: May 18, 2015
Running Time: 32:12, 9 tracks
Release date: May 18, 2015
Running Time: 32:12, 9 tracks
The Clanns is a five piece Celtic rock band from British Columbia: Scotty Guy (lead vocals), Angela Maharajh (fiddle, lead vocals), Al Black Davidson (drums, lead vocals), Len Imbery (accordion, backup vocals) and Earl Upright (upright bass, backup vocals). The band was born in 2014 and they recorded a live demo (a couple of standards, a Flogging Molly cover and a The Mahones cover). For their self-titled debut album they have focused on their own material and the effort has paid off. Only 1 out of 9 songs is a standard (the closing number “Whiskey in the Jar”) and fiddler Angela has put lyrics to a couple of tunes. The rest of the songs have been written by Angela or Al.
The catchiest songs on the CD are amazing booze songs: the opening track “Lucky Bastard” (written by Angela) and the third track “Man of the Hour" (written by Al). “Maggie McVee” is another awesome number about a special woman.
Apart from those Celtic rock numbers, there are other songs worth hearing, like “Happy Birthday Baby”, a Celtic pop number sung by Angela and “I’ll Be Sorry”, a lively song written by Al with great fiddle arrangements.
Regarding the semi-traditional stuff, “The Butterfly” is a well-known tune (it can be found on The Bothy Band’s debut album) and Angela has written the lyrics. This number features both boy and girl vocals. “West Coast Trail” is based on the tune “Tam Lin”. The Clanns have done a great job with this song whose lyrics are about a trail following the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada that was built in 1907 to facilitate the rescue of survivors of shipwrecks along the coast
The Clanns debut album is packed in a gatefold sleeve. There is a band pic and full credits. Even if there is no booklet with the lyrics, a wonderful PDF file can be downloaded from the band’s website.
We do love Canadian Celtic rock bands and The Clanns are a good addition to our list. Hats-off for delivering an interesting self-penned Celtic rock album.
The catchiest songs on the CD are amazing booze songs: the opening track “Lucky Bastard” (written by Angela) and the third track “Man of the Hour" (written by Al). “Maggie McVee” is another awesome number about a special woman.
Apart from those Celtic rock numbers, there are other songs worth hearing, like “Happy Birthday Baby”, a Celtic pop number sung by Angela and “I’ll Be Sorry”, a lively song written by Al with great fiddle arrangements.
Regarding the semi-traditional stuff, “The Butterfly” is a well-known tune (it can be found on The Bothy Band’s debut album) and Angela has written the lyrics. This number features both boy and girl vocals. “West Coast Trail” is based on the tune “Tam Lin”. The Clanns have done a great job with this song whose lyrics are about a trail following the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada that was built in 1907 to facilitate the rescue of survivors of shipwrecks along the coast
The Clanns debut album is packed in a gatefold sleeve. There is a band pic and full credits. Even if there is no booklet with the lyrics, a wonderful PDF file can be downloaded from the band’s website.
We do love Canadian Celtic rock bands and The Clanns are a good addition to our list. Hats-off for delivering an interesting self-penned Celtic rock album.
Tracklist:
1 - Lucky Bastard 3:38
2 - Happy Birthday Baby 2:53
3 - Man of the Hour 3:39
4 - Maggie McVee 2:38
5 - Butterfly 3:32
6 - Goodbye Dark Skies 3:18
7 - West Coast Trail 4:12
8 - I'll Be Sorry 4:12
9 - Whiskey in the Jar 3:50
Website
Facebook
Reverbnation
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CD Lyrics
Contact the band to buy the CD
theclanns@gmail.com
Review by Kinksmarkham
1 - Lucky Bastard 3:38
2 - Happy Birthday Baby 2:53
3 - Man of the Hour 3:39
4 - Maggie McVee 2:38
5 - Butterfly 3:32
6 - Goodbye Dark Skies 3:18
7 - West Coast Trail 4:12
8 - I'll Be Sorry 4:12
9 - Whiskey in the Jar 3:50
Website
Reverbnation
CD Lyrics
Contact the band to buy the CD
theclanns@gmail.com
Review by Kinksmarkham
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