This Is the Day
Christy Moore · 2001
40 min · 11 tracks · Celtic music
A rich tapestry of Celtic melodies entwined with poignant storytelling and emotive vocal delivery.
Top tracks — play these first
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How Long Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Johnny Don't Go — This track stands out for its haunting narrative about loss and longing, encapsulating the emotional core of the album with its evocative melody.
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Victor Jara — The song serves as a tribute to the slain Chilean musician, effectively intertwining personal grief with historical context, making it a powerful statement on resilience.
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Cry Like a Man — Here, Moore addresses themes of masculinity and vulnerability, using raw emotion to challenge societal expectations through his compelling storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production but has a somewhat uneven flow across its tracks.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, enhancing the storytelling aspect of the lyrics.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some songs maintaining a lively tempo while others slow down to emphasize lyrical content.
- 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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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
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
- heartfelt storytelling experiences
- thoughtful reflective moments
- steady, engaging narratives
- emotional connection to themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Reflects artistic depth and social commitment, receiving notable acclaim.
- Career context
- By the time 'This Is the Day' was released in 2001, Christy Moore had already established himself as a significant figure in Irish music, following his breakthrough album 'Live at the Point' in 1992. This release marked a continued exploration of social and political themes while showcasing Moore's mastery in blending traditional Irish sounds with contemporary issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Luka Bloom· Damien Dempsey· Andy Irvine
Tracklist
- 1 How Long Start here 3:57
- 2 So Do I 4:21
- 3 Johnny Don't Go 2:59
- 4 Veronica 3:22
- 5 Jack Doyle (AKA The Contender) 3:52
- 6 Compañeros 4:15
- 7 Cry Like a Man 4:12
- 8 A Stitch in Time 3:12
- 9 Victor Jara 3:33
- 10 Scallcrows 4:15
- 11 The Pipers Path 2:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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