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Most of the tracks on The Diamond Mountain Sessions were laid down while fiddler and accordionist Sharon was holed up with her extended musical family in the Old Monastery Hostel, in Letterfrack, Co. Galway, literally in the shadow of Diamond Mountain. This created a relaxed environment for music and merry-making. The range of co-conspirators is rather impressive: apart from token instrumentalists Donal Lunny and Carlos Nunez, all the guests are vocalists, and a well-varied bunch at that. Along with Steve Earle's semi-Cajun strummer, there are songs for Jackson Browne, John Prine and the Hothouse Flowers, and on a more hardcore level, John Hoban and Dessie O'Halloran, the latter's groany-old-codger reading of "Say You Love Me" being the unlikely though inspired choice for a single, complete with added remix version. With her Woodchoppers acting as house band, Shannon heads for a more democratic sound, framing her guests and not stepping forward for too many flashy solos. This is where the bonus "Live in Galway" disc comes in handy, pared down to just the 'choppers, racing though a barrage of frisky instrumentals, with only a few duplications from Disc One. It's a typical souvenir of a prime Shannon gig, this time recorded at the Warwick Hotel, in front of what sounds like a horde of board-crunching dancers. --Martin Longley
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One of Ireland’s most famous musicians, Sharon Shannon began her career in 1991 as a guest musician with The Waterboys. She has subsequently toured the world and collaborated with the likes of Steve Earle, The Waterboys, Jackson Browne and Kirsty MacColl. Also featured on the album: Steve Earle, Jackson Browne, Carlos Nunez, John Prine, Donal Lunny, The Hot House Flowers. A departure for Sharon Shannon in that it features tracks from her favourite vocalists and musicians and is less traditional. This album is her most successful to date and went triple platinum in Ireland alone. Press quotes: "Shannon’s accordion lends its beautiful signature to each song –and the result is one of the most ambitious and successful acoustic fusion albums of recent years" – HMV Choice "One of the albums of the year came from a rare source- roots. Accordion and fiddle virtuoso Sharon Shannon released a real cracker, full of rootsy charm but played with the edge of a rock guitarist" - Leicester "Diamond Mountain is a magnificent reminder of why Sharon Shannon can spellbind an audience in milliseconds" – Hot Press Tracks: A Costa De Galicia (with Carlos Nunez) / The Galway Girl (with Steve Earle) / The Diamond Mountain / Slan Le Van (with John Hoban) / The Four Jimmys (the Fitz Theme) / A Man of Constant Sorrow (with Jackson Browne) / Say You Love Me (with Dessie O' Halloran) / The Pernod Waltz (with the Woodchoppers) / The Hounds of Letterfrack / On the Banks of the Old Pontchertrain (with The Hothouse Flowers) / Love Love Love (with John Prine & Mary Staunton) / Jota Do Porto Cabo (with Carlos Nunez) / Fire In The Bellies (with Liz and Yvonne Kane) / Northern Lights
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This work completely captures Sharon Shannon's mastery of the accordion. Her guest list is as eclectic as it is talented, weaving seamlessly one track to the next to create a superb listening experience. Highly recommended for both those seeking an introduction to Ms. Shannon's music, as well as for the confirmed fan.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is her best album to date, bringing together some of the best musicians that Ireland has to offer.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Sharon just gets better & better. An excellent mix of music from varied origins make this her best album yet.The Woodchoppers are a great asset, and are, in my opinion, the best Band Sharon has had.
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