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Noel Hill & Tony Linnane

Noel Hill · 1978

37 min · 12 tracks

Traditional Irish melodies intertwine with intricate harmonies, creating a vibrant tapestry of acoustic brilliance.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Humours Of Ballyconnell / Drunken Landlady / Ryan's Reel — This opening track exemplifies the vibrant energy and technical prowess that characterizes the album, seamlessly blending multiple reels into an engaging medley.
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    Joe Cooley's Hornpipe / Miss Monaghan — The interplay between Hill's concertina and Linnane's fiddle creates a rich dialogue that highlights their chemistry as performers, making it a stand-out showcase for their skills.
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    Scotsman Over The Border / Tom Billy's Jig — This track features lively rhythms and intricate melodies that capture the essence of traditional dance music, illustrating the cultural connections between Irish and Scottish folk traditions.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
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Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

This album effectively showcases traditional Irish music through intricate melodies and skilled performances.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of traditional Irish instruments, primarily the accordion and fiddle, creating a rich, layered sound.
  • The final track is notably longer than the others, allowing for an extended exploration of themes introduced earlier in the album.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Humours Of Ballyconnell / Drunken Landlady / Ryan's Reel 3:49
  • 2 Geese In The Bog 2:49
  • 3 Joe Cooley's Hornpipe / Miss Monaghan 3:35
  • 4 Skylark / Foxhunter 3:25
  • 5 Reevey's Reel / Golden Keyboard 2:35
  • 6 Killoran's Reel / Mountain Road 2:32
  • 7 Anderson's Reel / Carthy's / Sweeney's Dream 2:44
  • 8 Johnny Cope 4:22
  • 9 Scotsman Over The Border / Tom Billy's Jig 2:45
  • 10 A Pigeon On The Gate 2:01
  • 11 Daniel O'Connell - The Home Ruler / Kitty's Wedding 3:56
  • 12 Lady Ann Montgomery / Cooley's Reef- Noel Hill 2:59

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