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Recommended to me by an Irishman

Jason | Baltimore, MD | 01/22/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When I heard a native Irishman talking about this CD, I knew I had to have it. I'm usually an instrumental celtic fan, but i decided that i need something to sing along, and this is the perfect CD. The CD says they are "probably the most famous ballad group in Ireland today," but their ballads seem different. Many groups sing ballads like death marches, but not the case here. Even when they sing about sad themes, the music still cheers you up. I especially like "Quare Things in Dublin" when they sing about "five legged cats, two headed monkeys, and three legged donkeys. The CD begins with a powerful and heart felt rendition of "My Heart is in Ireland," and ends with an equally emotional "A Nation Once Again". In between are 14 equally incredible tracks that tell the tale of Irish pride, the desire to be free, and the sacrifices made by ancestors. Even if you are not Irish, you can still be empathetic to the messages. I love this CD. If you don't believe me, then believe the Irishman who recommended it to me."

The hits just keep on coming!

Wachkatze | Central Illinois | 03/14/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If I had to select one group as my all-time favorite Irish band, the choice would be crystal-clear: the Wolfe Tones. Although there are many fine Irish groups around, none of them move me as do the Wolfe Tones. The Wolfies inject massive amounts of sincerity and heart into everything they sing. They have an uncanny ability to make me feel the sadness, hope, joy, pride and tenacity of the Irish who struggle, and have struggled, throughout the years for their own identity.Many of the their songs are political, and the Tones offer no apologies. The British government has violated and mistreated the Irish for hundreds of years, just as they did the early colonists until we banded together and sent them running back to England crying for their Queen mother. The Tones are a musical reflection of the Irish who simply wanted the sense of freedom that only self-government can bestow. This CD is a superb sample of what the Wolfe Tones have to offer. Songs such as "On the One Road, "God Save Ireland," and "A Nation Once Again" are uplifting and reflect the unity and pride that Americans who have any sense of history can appreciate. "Some Say the Divil is Dead" and "Uncle Nobby's Steamboat" are lighthearted, fun songs that make you want to sing along. Reflecting love and hope are songs as "My Heart is in Ireland," "Let the People Sing," and "Irish Eyes." If you've never heard of the Wolfe Tones, get this fine CD and expand your musical horizons. I'm confident that you'll be wanting more. I know I did. The Wolfe Tones are truly rebels with applause. They've got something to say and they say it with passion, style and pride. I have 14 of their CDs and hope they continue turning them out for years to come. They have not been together 40 years for nothing. Do yourself a favor and check out these fine lads."

Fine Collection

John T. Nugent, Sr. | 03/29/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This cd is a fine compilation of the Wolfe Tones work. The Wolfe Tones have been able to obtain international recognition for their work, yet they have still been able to maintain a body of work that demonstrates their love and desire for a free Ireland. This cd includes some wonderful songs, and these songs do a good job of encompassing the group's range. A fine cd for first and long time listeners alike."