How Are We Getting Home?
Gaelic Storm · 2004
58 min · 15 tracks · Celtic music
A lively blend of traditional Celtic melodies and modern storytelling, infused with humor and cultural reflections.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Miss My Home — This track opens the album with a heartfelt exploration of longing and nostalgia, setting the emotional tone for the rest of the project.
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Piña Colada in a Pint Glass — The song combines humor with a catchy melody, showcasing the band's knack for blending lighthearted storytelling with traditional sound.
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Down Underground — This track features intricate instrumentals and rich harmonies that exemplify Gaelic Storm's musical versatility and commitment to authentic Celtic traditions.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional and modern styles with storytelling, creating a lively yet cohesive experience.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel typical of Celtic music.
- The tempo varies significantly across tracks, with some maintaining a fast pace while others slow down for more reflective moments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- humorous storytelling with friends
- cultural reflections over drinks
- lively background for gatherings
- nostalgic warmth and connection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek heavy emotional intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, How Are We Getting Home? was Gaelic Storm's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 2001's Bring Yer Wellies. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as a leading band in the Celtic music scene, known for engaging live performances and a growing fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The High Kings· Lúnasa· Altan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Miss My Home 3:52
- 2 Born to Be a Bachelor 3:47
- 3 Punjab Paddy 3:45
- 4 Stain the Grout 3:23
- 5 Tear Upon the Rose 4:58
- 6 Summer’s Gone 4:19
- 7 Piña Colada in a Pint Glass 3:39
- 8 Fish and Get Fat 4:10
- 9 The Lone‐Star Stowaway 3:18
- 10 When I Win 4:42
- 11 An Cailin Deas Rua 4:36
- 12 Down Underground 4:09
- 13 Cab Ride to Kingston 3:34
- 14 Time, Drink ’em Up 3:33
- 15 Short a Couple A’ Bob 3:06
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