Product Description

Fourteenth studio album, following 2003's 'Choice Language', from one of the most accomplished and respected bands in the UK, who have imbued Scottish traditional music with new vitality and relevancy through the application of contemporary instrumentation and production techniques. This new collection maintains their usual high standard; among the customary Gaelic numbers is the gorgeous vocal highlight 'Seinneam Cliu Nam Fear Ur' ("I Sing The Praises Of The Brave Lads"), and also included is a haunting and timely version of John Martyn's powerful anti-war protest song 'Don't You Go'.

Track Listing

1. him bò
2. turas an ànraidh
3. don’t you go
4. the aphrodisiac
5. barra clapping song
6. seinneam cliù nam fear ùr
7. oran sugraidh
8. the quimper waltz
9. soldier boy
10. a’ ràcan a bh’ againne
11. rose cottage reels
12. leadhasach an tir chein

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2335 in Music
• Released on: 2008-03-31
• Number of discs: 1

Rock 'n' Reel
"A new album from Capercaillie is always a pleasure and Roses And Tears proves no exception."

About the Artist
Throughout their career Capercaillie have drawn on two great strengths to inspire them. The first of these is the astonishing musical dexterity of the various fiddle, whistle, flute and pipe who have performed with them over the years, lead by the accordion and keyboards of band founder Donald Shaw. The other foundation of the band has been the peerless voice of co-founder Karen Matheson, described by Sean Connery as having "a throat that is surely touched by God". Universally recognised as one of the finest Gaelic singers alive today, Karen s exquisite voice has been at the centre of the band s music, whether breathing new life into 400 year old Gaelic songs or bringing her luscious vocals to the band s contemporary compositions...

There have been many milestones for a band who have sold over a million albums world wide. These include three silver and one gold album in the UK, the first Gaelic Top 40 single, writing the music for, and appearing in the Hollywood movie "Rob Roy", and performing in over thirty countries including Iraq, Macedonia and the Sudan.

Capercaillie have been credited with being the major force in bringing Celtic music to the world stage, and their unique fusion of Gaelic culture and contemporary sound has always stretched boundaries in their quest to keep the music evolving.

It is a mighty long way from Oban High School to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Baghdad, but Capercaillie have made this journey and stopped off at many other exotic locations along the way . However, their greatest achievement has been to mould a central strand of their Gaelic heritage into a fresh, new sound, capable of reaching out to the ears and hearts of people all over the world.

Customer Reviews

Still disappointed
Just a warning to those hoping for the old, brilliant capercaillie; this unfortunately continues the musak style of their most recent albums. With the play list showing many gallic songs I thought I'd fall back in love with that voice but to me this music is neither here nor there. All the rough edges of traditional music are taken out and we are left with some songs that verge on the annoying.
Let me know if anyone wants to buy this album as they can have mine half price.

usual high standard
Its been a long wait but its been worth it. Another album of superb music from the band with the sublime voice of Karen at its best again. Well worth buying if you are a fan. Enjoy.

no tears just a big smile
After listening to this band for over 20 years and never been disappointed with any of their recordings this latest cd after a very long 4 years is another superb listen. Very smooth and full of class. The stellar line up continues to produce music that you just can't fault. Personally I am pleased there are only 2 english language songs, but both are superb. Great production, stunning playing and then there is Karens voice. What more.....
The stand outs are tracks one through twelve, its that good.
Hope the next release is before 2012!!!