Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #31374 in Digital Music Album
• Released on: 2006-05-30
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Customer Reviews

Solas during their Prime! Pioneering Work!
Solas has changed recently since the departure of Karen Casey. I remember the good old days when this band gave Irish Traditional Music CPR while ripping through reels and jigs. There was world percussion and there was a driven pace set by John Doyle playing fast chord configurations. Karen was singing in both Irish Gaelic and English. High energy tracks followed by hauntingly beautiful songs. What fun! Their first four albums followed this frantic pace of inspired arrangements, with a little known tribute DVD to the old crew, "Solas," filmed during a concert with a supportive audience on Saint Patrick's Day in Burlington, Vermont. I strongly recommend all of the above Solas albums and DVD. With so little Irish Traditional Music on DVD, their DVD is a little known, but a rare gem.

All other Celtic groups will now be compared to Solas
I was driving my car listening to assorted NPR music and then they played "Pastures of Plenty". It blew me away. I pulled over to write down the name of the group. I never heard of Solas. I bought the album, and it has become my favorite. Their blend of sounds is so pure and enjoyable, yet is is very intricate and creative. I don't think I'll ever get tired of listening to this CD.

If you don't like Irish music, You'll HATE this album!
The all-star Irish band Solas is without question, one of the most electrifying ensembles of progressive Celtic music playing today. "The Words that Remain" is a perfect example of their ability to play with respect for tradition but hunger for breaking boundaries. All of the members of Solas show undying taste and musicianship throughout this album as well as their previous releases. Karan Casey delivers an awesome selection of songs with a moving voice and astounding ability. Seamus Egan (Flutes, Mandolin, Banjo & Percussion), Winifred Horan (Fiddle) and Mick McAuley (Accordion) give Solas a driving melody section backed by the master of DADGAD guitar himself, John Doyle. Each of these musicians has long-standing respect from the contemporary Celtic world but together, they are an unstoppable force of excellent music! Also on this recording are guest musicians: Iris de Ment on vocals, Bela Fleck on banjo, Chico Huff on bass and various others. The quality of music on this CD is nearly indescribable, and on a scale of 1 to 5 I would give it a dramatic 6! However, don't take my word for it! Buy Solas's "the Words that Remain", you won't be sorry!