Blackhouse
Peatbog Faeries · 2015
59 min · 10 tracks · Celtic fusion
An energetic blend of traditional Celtic rhythms fused with contemporary electronic elements and infectious grooves.
Top tracks — play these first
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Is This Your Son? — Opening the album, this track sets the energetic tone with its fast-paced fiddle melodies and rhythmic drive that exemplifies the band's signature sound.
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Tom in the Front — This song features intricate arrangements and showcases the band's virtuosic musicianship, blending traditional instrumentation with a modern twist that captivates listeners.
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The Chatham Lassies — A highlight of the album, this track extends over eight minutes, allowing for extensive improvisation and a deep exploration of musical themes that reflects their live performance energy.
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Strictly Sambuca — With its infectious groove and danceable rhythm, this track perfectly encapsulates the celebratory spirit of the album, making it a favorite among fans.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends traditional Celtic sounds with modern elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent tempo around 120 BPM, creating a danceable energy that persists through the opening.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional instruments like fiddles and bagpipes, layered with electronic beats and synths to create a modern sound.
- The album closes with 'Strictly Sambuca', which shifts to a faster tempo and introduces a more playful rhythm, contrasting with the preceding tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it sounds like itself
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Is This Your Son? 5:30
- 2 Jakes on a Plane 5:30
- 3 Tom in the Front 4:13
- 4 Angus and Joyce Mackay 5:31
- 5 The Real North 5:59
- 6 Spiders 5:18
- 7 The Dragons Apprentice 4:35
- 8 The Ranch 5:31
- 9 The Chatham Lassies 8:21
- 10 Strictly Sambuca 8:49
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