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Track Listings
| 1. Martin Roachfords; The Oyster Woman's Rant |
| 2. The Folk Police |
| 3. Captain Coull's Parrot |
| 4. Namedropper; The Little Cascade |
| 5. Faerie Stories |
| 6. Cameronian Rant |
| 7. Get Your Frets Off |
| 8. Mr Problematic |
| 9. Caberdrone |
| 10. Weirdness |
| 11. Alexander MacAskill Of Bernera, Harris |
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CD Description
Second release availble again. "Like our first album 'Mellowosity' this album has remained on the Greentrax all time best seelers list" This was our second recording and includes the popular tunes 'Folk Police' and 'Caberdrone'." Tracks: Martin Roachfords; The Oyster Woman's Rant / The Folk Police / Captain Coull's Parrot / Namedropper; The Little Cascade / Faerie Stories / Cameronian Rant / Get Your Frets Off / Mr Problematic / Caberdrone / Weirdness / Alexander MacAskill Of Bernera, Harris.
From the Label
Based on the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries released their debut album Mellowosity in 1996 to critical acclaim. Since then they have toured extensively and are in great demand at festivals around the world. This is high octane Celtic dance music which incorporates many musical influences, from traditional jigs and reels through to jazz, hip-hop and reggae.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Heard two tracks on the BBC, and was hooked. Peatbog Faeries produce a truly infectious, pumping sound of pipes and whistles and electric goodies, with a fine bass and percussion background to keep things moving. I prefer the faster-paced stuff on Faerie Stories over their earlier album, and indeed I think this cd is perhaps the best in the genre- Celtic-techno-funk or whatever it should be called! Rolling down one's windows in South Mississippi with booming roiling bagpipes is also a great thrill (surpisingly, this sort of music is rarely heard down here...)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Especially following the dramas in getting it released...
I actually have BOTH versions, as I bought the small pressing the band had made while they were between record companies, as well as the 'official' release.
More dancy than Mellowosity, but still with that solid folk roots under there.
Still loving it.
I actually have BOTH versions, as I bought the small pressing the band had made while they were between record companies, as well as the 'official' release.
More dancy than Mellowosity, but still with that solid folk roots under there.
Still loving it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album along with all the other Peatbog Faeries masterpieces allows the individual to fall into an imaginary dream world of highland mists, pure white sands, happy island people, vast open spaces and the beautiful birthplace and homeland of Flora MacDonad. Having had the pleasure of seeing this group playing live, having the honour of being present when such fantasticly talented musicians are bringing to life a wonderful Gaelic atmosphere directly into my home, can only be compared with the overwhelming thrill of a win on the lottery. The haunting sounds of the flute, the "skirl o' the pipes leaves the individual in no doubt that what they are listening to is coming directly from the Gaelic heartland, from musicians who care about what they produce, every offering an absolute gem
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a pleasant surprise
I've been disillusioned with rock 'n' roll recently and was looking for something to to revitalise my faith in music. This was it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Steve Whittaker
An Acquired Taste?
Faerie Stories. An acquired taste. Ow to describe? Not strictly folk music as many would define it. A cross between Folk and 1970's progressive Rock? Read more
Published 8 months ago by Doctor Pat
CD review
I came across the band's stuff this May whilst in Skye. I like their mix of pipes, guitars and "techno" instruments. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. S. C. Warburton
Exciting stuff!!
I loved this cd. The music is so exciting and varied. You just have to keep playing it! this band seem full of energy and talent. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Maryann73
Peat bog
I went to see this group live at Snape and they brought the house down. This CD is brilliant and makes me want to dance all over again.
Published 20 months ago by Lindy
Funky chill-out clubby folk music! Is that a contradiction?
Who would have thought that a band based on the Isle of Skye in Scotland would come up with such a funky, cool sound which would not sound out of place in a New York City club. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2001
Techno-Folk at its best
Being very new to celtic folk music, (I didn't know that I liked it until last month), I saw the Faeries live at Cambridge Folk Festival and was blown away by them. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2001
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