Today I want to review Moya Brennan’s Maire…her first solo album out of Clannad. Released in 1992, the album celebrates the Irish tradition in a fresh approach. Abundance of percussion,  electric guitars and vocal layerings embellish this release under Atlantic Records.

 I just love the way Moya sings each slow tracks as if she is whispering. There is nuance and at the same time up front delivery. Tracks like “Cé Leis” and “Jealous Heart” promise heart hearting beauty. While “Atlantic Shore” is update,rock driven; well suited to the age of Grunge without being ‘Rock and Roll”.

  Musicians are :

• Máire Brennan – Vocals, Harp, Piano, Keyboards
• Deirdre Brennan – Vocals
• Brídín Brennan – Vocals
• Calum Malcolm – Keyboards
• Donal Lunny – Bodhrán, Bouzouki, electric Bouzouki, Mandolin, Keyboards
• Nigel Thomas – Drums, Percussion
• Nigel Clarke – Acoustic Guitar
• Alex Poots– Flugel Horn
• Richie Buckley – Soprano Saxophone
• Mick Taylor – Tin Whistle, Chinese Flute

Producer: Calwn Malcolm and Donal Lunny.