Moving Hearts
Moving Hearts · 1981
40 min · 9 tracks · music of Ireland
A vibrant fusion of traditional Irish folk and rock, laced with politically charged lyrics and dynamic instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hiroshima Nagasaki Russian Roulette — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its urgent rhythm and stark commentary on nuclear war, showcasing the band's commitment to political themes.
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Irish Ways and Irish Laws — This song blends traditional melodies with modern sensibilities, reflecting on identity and nationalism in a way that resonates deeply within Irish culture.
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Before the Deluge — A poignant cover of Jackson Browne's song, it emphasizes environmental concerns and human struggles, illustrating the band's ability to adapt powerful messages into their sound.
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Landlord — With its sharp critique of property ownership and social injustice, this track encapsulates the band’s socio-political ethos while maintaining an engaging musicality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album effectively blends rock and traditional Irish music while addressing relevant social issues.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that combines traditional Irish instrumentation with rock elements, setting a dynamic tone.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, emphasizing the communal aspect of Irish folk music.
- The final track concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving an impression of unresolved tension.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hiroshima Nagasaki Russian Roulette 4:30
- 2 Irish Ways and Irish Laws 3:54
- 3 McBrides 3:11
- 4 Before the Deluge 5:46
- 5 Landlord 2:37
- 6 Category 2:58
- 7 Faithful Departed 4:49
- 8 Lake of Shadows 4:50
- 9 No Time for Love 7:25
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