What makes Gaelic Storm by Gaelic Storm notable?

The album played a significant role in popularizing Celtic music in the late 1990s, leading to a resurgence of interest in the genre. Its success on the Billboard World Music charts helped establish Gaelic Storm as a staple act at festivals and venues across North America, influencing many contemporary Celtic bands that followed. When Gaelic Storm released their self-titled debut album in 1998, the band was relatively unknown, having formed just a few years earlier in 1996. This album marked their entry into the Celtic music scene, showcasing their lively performances that had gained them a following in the pub circuit. It laid the groundwork for their subsequent rise to popularity, particularly following their appearance in the film 'Titanic' shortly after this release.