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Andrew D. Lossing | Coquille (nowhere-ville), OR, USA | 06/09/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Amazing Things is one of Runrig's more vigorous offerings. Featuring Donnie Munro's excellent voice in full flight, the songs pack a lot of punch, from the opening, title track to the fine Celtic rock strains of "Ard", a real favorite. "Pog Aon Oidche Earraich" is a beautifully done Gaelic ballad, and "Sraidean Na Roinn-Eorpa" has a real emotional pull to it. "Forever Eyes of Blue", sung by Runrig's other singer, one of the MacDonald fellows, is very lyrical and rhythmic. Overall, this is a confidently superb album, with many tracks that stand out.
To those who haven't heard Runrig, this is a great place to start. Reaching across cultural and musical barriers with their sound and words, they reach deep in the heart. Uplifting stuff!"