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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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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A MASTERFUL PERFORMANCE BY A GIFTED ARTIST,
By Ed Hagan "Ed H." (Saddle Brook, NJ) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Diamond Mountain Sessions (Audio CD)
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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A must for any Sharon Shannon fan!,
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This review is from: Diamond Mountain Sessions (Audio CD)
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:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant album that makes you want to keep on listening,
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This review is from: Diamond Mountain Sessions (Audio CD)
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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