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Exiles Return
Karan Casey, John Doyle
Exiles Return
Genres: International Music, Pop
 
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Irish vocalist Karan Casey and guitar virtuoso John Doyle were founding members of traditional supergroup Solas, a band known for its striking renditions of traditional songs. On EXILE'S RETURN, the two former bandmates re...  more »

     
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All Artists: Karan Casey, John Doyle
Title: Exiles Return
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Compass Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2010
Re-Release Date: 2/2/2010
Genres: International Music, Pop
Style: Celtic
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 766397452920

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Irish vocalist Karan Casey and guitar virtuoso John Doyle were founding members of traditional supergroup Solas, a band known for its striking renditions of traditional songs. On EXILE'S RETURN, the two former bandmates reunite to create a stripped-down CD that showcases the power of the songs. Since Solas, each has carved out a niche in the folk world: Doyle's rhythmic guitar chops are in demand as producer and sideman; he's played with Kate Rusby, Linda Thompson, Joan Baez and Liz Carroll.

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CD Reviews

A very very good album...however....
Patrick Hurley | ireland | 02/18/2010
(4 out of 5 stars)

"An excellent paring is Karan Casey and John Doyle.

However - beware - all is not equal!



John takes the vocals on only 3 of the 12 songs (Sally Grier, Madam I'm A Darling, The Shipyard Slips). Karan takes the vocals on 7 and they duet on two. Not to comment negatively on Karan's singing (which is, as always, first rate) but for those John Doyle fans out there, you will probably feel short-changed here.



All told, the 12-song selection is excellent and John's guitar playing remains the best there is.



With the one proviso, as mentioned, this is a recommended album.



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Wow!
Judson R. Aston | Tennessee | 02/08/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Phenomenal! Really great duo. I remember when they performed with the band Solas so this is a really exciting and long awaited CD. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."
The best of 2010 already!
C. Funk | OH USA | 04/18/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)

"While I will agree, that there could have been more vocal representation of the great John Doyle in Exiles Return, I still think that this may be the best traditional Irish album to be released this year! If John is not taking the vocal lead on quite as many tracks, he certainly is letting his elegant guitar work speak for him. Karan Casey is wonderful as always, and the whole album is a true delight!



If you are looking to buy an album of traditional material, sung and played by the best in the business....do not hesitate! Buy this!

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