Track Listing

Disc 1:

1. Hug Air A Bhonald Mhoir
2. Mo Ghruagach Dhonn
3. A T-Aparan Goirid 's A T-Aparan Ur: Oran Do Sheasaidh Bhalle Raghnaill
4. Ille Dhuinn, 'S Toigh Leam Thu
5. Puirt-a-beul Set 'S Toigh Leam Fhin Buntata 'S Im/Tha Fionnlagh Ag
6. Set Of Jigs
7. Mo Dhomhnallan Fhein
8. Turas San Lochmor
9. Oran Nan Raiders
10. Bodaich Odhar Hoghaigearraidh
11. Mo Bheannachd Dhan Bhaillidh Ur
12. Aoidh, Na Dean Cadal Idir

Disc 2:

1. Lon-dubh / Blackbird
2. �ganaich �ir A Rinn m’ Fh�gail
3. Mo Bheannachd Dhan Bhaillidh �
4. Turas San Lochmor
5. The Thatcher/Peter Byrne's/The Soup Dragon/Mo Chuachag 's Laghach Thu
6. Biodh An Deoch Seo 'n L�imh Mo R�

Disc 3:

1. DVD: A 7 minute documentary filmed in the Outer Hebrides on North and South Uist tracing Julie’s upbringing and musical roots. Includes unreleased live footage and interviews with Julie.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3803 in Music
• Released on: 2008-12-01
• Number of discs: 3
• Formats: Box set, Enhanced, Special Edition
• Dimensions: .29 pounds

Mark Radcliffe - Radio 1
Like beautiful messages from another world - enchanting and beguiling

Observer Music Monthly
Utterly charming

The Guardian Scotland On Sunday
Traditional material transformed by clear, thoughtful vocals

Customer Reviews

Enchanting and heartfelt
This is Julie's second album and is even more charming and wonderful than the first, with more rounded arrangements and wonderful backing from the likes of John McCusker and Michael McGoldrick. Yes all the lyrics are in Gaellic, and no I don't speak it, but I am won over by Julie's beautiful clear voice and by the homely charm of it all. Pop/rock it is not, you could call it Gaellic folk - the tunes are from her home of North Uist (Outer Hebrides), but that would be condemning it to the few wheraes Julie deserves to be heard by anyone who loves simple beautiful songs sang in a heartfelt and sincere manner. Check out the translated lyrics - Julie sings like her heart is breaking then you find the song is about a farmer spreading manure! - it all adds to the old world charm. In somes ways she's like a Scottish Kate Rusby - certainly the John McCusker fiddling underpinning some of the arrangements gives it a similar sound, and the songs are sometimes about girls pining for sailors gone off to sea (very Kate). Very relaxing and life affirming.

A beautiful voice, endlessly listenable and engaging
I also own Mar a Tha Mo Chridhe and it too is an excellent album. Julie Fowlis is a truly exceptional singer, having a voice that seems magical, with a clear, beautiful and pure tone - always a perfect fit for the engaging acoustic accompaniment of the fine supporting musicians. In that sense Julie Fowlis has made such a well-balanced album, endlessly listenable, engaging and overflowing with the clarity and emotion of her voice. On the basis of her recordings I saw her sing live on her 2007 tour with her band, including her man Éamon Doorley of Danú fame, and what a fine treat it was. Highly recommended. If you have any doubts then listen to the tracks within Julie's myspace.com site and be convinced.

Wonderfully fresh and utterly charming
Shame on me but Julie Fowlis is a new name in my collection. However I know most of the musicians on the album and it is to Julie's credit that she's not overpowered or intimidated by such company. Shades of Clannad, Altan and Capercailie. The songs (all in Scots gaelic) are delivered in her lovely clear, warm voice - coping with a variety of themes and tempos effortlessly. Even better, these are unfamiliar songs, sung with feeling, arranged with restraint and subtlety and unadorned by intrusive "modern" influences or unnecessary gimmicks. You can just let the album flow over you and relax like you're on holiday in the Highlands. No new directions here then, just friendly, charming, reassuring surroundings. Encore.