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Fantastic New Release from The Elders

CoEldersFan | Fort Collins, Colorado USA | 02/16/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Racing the Tide, the newest release from The Elders, shows off all the immaculate musicianship, strong songwriting and story telling skills of this Kansas City based Celtic rock band. Formed in 1998 The Elders have been rocking Kansas City and Celtic festivals across the country for the last 7 years. County Wicklow native Ian Byrne fronts the band, lead singer, bohdran and battle drum, with Steve Phillips, guitar (formerly of The Rainmakers), Brent Hoad on fiddle, Norm Dahlor on bass, Tommy Sutherland - drums, and relative newcomer to the band, Joe Miquelon on keys.



Foot tapping, sing-along beckons as the Cd opens with Send a Prayer. The band are well known for telling "true stories" at their live shows, and the first track is followed by some of these true stories... Uncle Charlie, Story of a Fish and Bad Little Irish Boy (could this bad little irish boy be Ian we wonder?). The title track Racing the Tide is my favourite cut on this CD, wonderful harmonies. Brent Hoad's incredible lyrics are showcased in Dear God, St Brendan Had a Boat (another true story if legends are to be believed). The track Australia is a departure from the majority of the Elders tunes, putting one in mind of a 1920's speakeasy. You'll rock out with Gonna Take a Miracle, and Right with the World.



I strongly encourage you to buy this CD.... and see The Elders live if you ever get the chance - you won't be sorry."

Racing the Tide, by the Elders

D. Schaal | Kansas City | 02/11/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A truly remarkable CD. The music is original and ranges from driving, up-tempo pieces that make the listener want to "crank it up" to a couple of tunes that slow things down just enough to help you get into the story that the song tells. Lyrics are creative and compelling. Some are just for fun, some tell important stories, and they stay in your head long after you turn the CD off. This is good stuff! D Schaal"

Maybe the best Irish rock album ever made

Brian J. Curran | 10/26/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As someone who owns about 600 CD's in the Irish Rock Genre, I have to say this is at the top of my list of favorites. Everytime I listen to it I come up with a new favorite song off of it. Actually, you can not go wrong with any of the "Elders" CD's. But they are clearly getting better with each release. And "Racing the tide" is a classic. A must have for anyone who enjoys good Irish music, good rock music, or just good music period. This band deserves a large audience."